2-8 Q2. How do you report an offense? Q3. What is the process leading to a captain’s mast? Q4. What are the types and compositions of courts- martial? Q5. What type of violations should or should not be reported? GROOMING STANDARDS Learning     Objective:     Recognize    the    regulations concerning male and female grooming standards. Grooming    standards    are     based     on     several elements—including    neatness,    cleanliness,    safety, military   image,   and   appearance   in   uniform.   The standards  are  not  intended  to  be  overly  restrictive  or designed to isolate Navy men and women from society. The  limits  are  reasonable;  they  ensure  that  personal appearance contributes to a favorable military image, yet they  allow  a   degree   of   individuality.   The   seeming difference between the policy on grooming for male and female  members  is  simply  recognition  that  there  is  a difference between the sexes—mustaches and sideburns for men, longer hair and cosmetics for women. GROOMING STANDARDS FOR MEN Hair will be neat and clean and present a groomed appearance. Hair above the ears and around the neck will be tapered from the lower hairline upward at least 3/4 inch. Hair on the back of the neck may not touch the collar. Hair will be no longer than 4 inches and groomed so that it does not touch the ears or collar, extend below the  eyebrows  when  headgear  is  removed,  or  interfere with  proper  wearing  of  the  headgear.  The  primary consideration is a neatly groomed hairstyle in relation to the individual’s type of hair. Sideburns  are  permitted,  but  they  are  to  be  even width (not flared) and end with a clean-shaven horizontal line. Sideburns cannot extend below the middle of the ear. In most instances, mustaches also are permitted but must be kept neatly trimmed so that they don’t appear ragged.   No   eccentricities,   such   as   long,   drooping mustaches, are permitted. Such articles as pencils, pens, watch  chains/fobs, pins, jewelry, handkerchiefs, combs, cigars, cigarettes, or pipes  must  not  be  worn  or  carried  exposed  upon  the uniform.  Wristwatches,  bracelets,  and  inconspicuous rings (one ring per hand is authorized, plus a wedding ring),  but  no  oddities  of  dress,  such  as  earrings,  are permitted. While in uniform, men may wear one necklace or choker; but it must not be visible. Navy  personnel  assigned  to  Marine  Corps  units, when wearing Marine Corps uniforms, shall abide by the grooming standards established for Marines; otherwise, when wearing Navy uniforms (including fatigues), they must abide by Navy regulations. GROOMING STANDARDS FOR WOMEN Hair must be neatly arranged and styled to present a feminine appearance but may not fall below the lower edge of the uniform collar. No hair is to show under the front brim of the hat. The only ornaments permitted in the hair are bobby pins (inconspicuously arranged) and barrettes (two maximum) of a color  that  matches  the hair. Fingernails must not exceed 1/4 inch measured from the tip of the finger. Nail polish must be a soft shade, complementary to the skin tone. Cosmetics  should  be  of  conservative  color  and applied sparingly.  No  eccentricities  or  faddishness  of dress,  jewelry,  or  grooming  is  permitted.  No  pencils, pens, pins, handkerchiefs, or jewelry may be worn or exposed on the uniform. Earrings must be the 6-mm ball (approximately  1/4  inch)  type  with  a  brushed  matte finish; either the screw-on or post type may be worn. E-6 and below must wear silver earrings; CPOs and officers must   wear   gold.   Small   single   pearl   earrings   are authorized for dinner or formal dress uniforms. While in uniform, women may wear one necklace or choker; but it must not be visible. The wearing of the maternity uniform is mandatory for all pregnant women in the Navy when a uniform is prescribed and regular uniforms no longer fit.