Protective Clothing

Naval personnel are authorized to wear protective clothing with the uniform only while operating or riding as a passenger on any two- or three-wheeled vehicle or while proceeding to and from the parking area to the duty station. Protective clothing means clothing that would prevent or lessen injury, especially to the skin, in the event of an accident. Protective clothing includes helmet (headgear), boots or heavy shoes, leather jacket, and leather gloves.

Boots or heavy shoes, if worn instead of uniform shoes, will be of plain design. The jacket will be plain leather or a material equal in protective qualities, unadorned except for safety markings. Leather gloves or other suitably protective gloves are authorized.

The procurement of protective clothing is the responsibility of the individual. Stowage of this clothing on board ship will be dependent upon availability of space and will be at the discretion of the commanding officer.

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Figure 1-4.-Shore patrol uniforms. 1-28

GROOMING STANDARDS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Explain the personal grooming standards for men and women. Discuss the importance of smartness when wearing the uniform. Explain the uniform policy for glasses, undergarments, and civilian clothing.

Grooming standards are based on several elements including neatness, cleanliness, safety, military image, and appearance. The standards established here are not intended to be overly restrictive nor are they designed to isolate Navy personnel from society. The limits set forth are reasonable, enforceable, and make sure that personal appearance contributes to a favorable military image. The difference between men's and women's grooming policies recognizes the difference between the sexes; sideburns for men, different hairstyles and cosmetics for women. Establishing identical grooming and personal appearance standards for men and women would not be in the Navy's best interest and is not a factor in the assurance of equal opportunity. The primary consideration is to have a neatly groomed appearance while wearing naval uniforms.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE (MEN)

Men should be well groomed at all times and meet the following minimum standards.

Hair

Keep hair neat, clean, and well groomed. Hair above the ears and around the neck should be tapered

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Figure 1-4.-Shore patrol uniforms-Continued. 1-29

from the lower natural hairline upwards at least three-fourth inch and outward not greater than three-fourth inch to blend with hairstyle. Hair on the back of the neck must not touch the collar. Hair should be no longer than 4 inches and may not touch the ears, collar, extend below eyebrows when headgear is removed, show under front edge of headgear, or interfere with properly wearing military headgear. The bulk of the hair should not exceed 2 inches. Bulk is defined as the distance that the mass of hair protrudes from the scalp. Hair coloring must look natural and complement the individual. Faddish styles and outrageous multicolored hair are not authorized. The unique quality and texture of curled, kinked, waved, and straight hair are recognized, and in some cases the 3/4-inch taper at the back of the neck may be difficult to attain. In those cases hair must present a graduated appearance and may combine the taper with a line at the back of the neck. One (cut, clipped or shaved) natural narrow part is authorized. Varying hairstyles, including afro, are permitted if these styles meet the criteria of maximum length and bulk, tapered neck and sides, and do not interfere with properly wearing military headgear. Plaited or braided hair should not be worn while in uniform or in a duty status.

Sideburns

Keep sideburns neatly trimmed and tailored in the same manner as the haircut. Sideburns should not extend below the bottom of the earlobe, should be of even width (not flared), and should end with a clean-shaven horizontal line. See figure 1-5. Mutton-chops, ship's captain, or similar grooming styles are not authorized.

Beards and Mustaches

Mustaches are permitted but the face must be clean-shaven. A mustache will be kept neatly and closely trimmed. No portion of the mustache should extend below the lip line of the upper lip. In addition, it will not go beyond a horizontal line extending across the comers of the mouth and no more than one-fourth inch beyond a vertical line drawn from the comer of the mouth. The length of an individual mustache hair fully extended will not exceed one-half inch. See figure 1-5. Handlebar mustaches, goatees, beards, or eccentricities are not permitted. A beard may be worn for health reasons when authorized by a commander/CO on the advice of a medical officer. If a waiver is authorized, facial hair will be kept trimmed not to exceed one-fourth inch in length. Individuals granted a shaving waiver will not shave any facial hair. Commanders/COs should monitor progress of treatment to control these waivers. Except for persons with valid medical reasons for not shaving, the following personnel are not authorized to wear any facial hair:

l Brig prisoners.

l Brig awardees.

l Personnel in a disciplinary hold status (that is, those who are serving restriction or hard labor without confinement or extra duties as a result of a court-martial or NJP).

l Personnel assigned to a transient personnel unit who are awaiting separation for the following three reasons: By reason of a court-martial sentence To benefit the service (MILPERSMAN 3630900) Pursuant to the recommendation or waiver of an administrative discharge board, for misconduct (MILPERSMAN 3630600)

Refer to figure 1-5. Sideburns should not extend below the earlobes as indicated by line A. When a mustache is authorized, it should not go below a horizontal line extending across the comer of the mouth as indicated by line B. The mustache should not extend more than one-fourth inch beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the comers of the mouth as indicated by line C and should not protrude below the upper lip as indicated by line D. Hair should not be greater than 2 inches in bulk which is the distance the mass of hair protrudes from the scalp. Hair should not be more than 4 inches in length.

Hairpieces

Wigs or hairpieces may be worn by active duty personnel while in uniform or duty status only for cosmetic reasons to cover natural baldness or physical disfigurement. Wigs may be worn by Naval Reserve personnel engaged in inactive duty for training. Wigs or hairpieces will be of good quality and fit, present a natural appearance, and conform to the grooming standards set forth in these regulations. They will not interfere with the proper performance of duty, or present a safety or FOD (foreign object damage) hazard.

Figure 1-5.-Male hair grooming standards.

Fingernails

Fingernails will not extend past fingertips.

Jewelry

Jewelry is authorized for all male personnel and should be in good taste while you are in uniform. Eccentricities or faddishness is not permitted. Jewelry should not present a safety or FOD hazard. Jewelry should be worn within the following guidelines.

RINGS.- While in uniform, only one ring per hand is authorized, plus a wedding ring.

EARRINGS.- While in uniform, not authorized. Additionally, earrings are not authorized with civilian attire when in a duty status or while aboard any ship, craft, aircraft, or in any military jurisdiction, or within any base or other place under military jurisdiction, or while participating in any organized military recreational activities. No other articles should be attached to or through the ear or nose.

NECKLACES/CHOKERS.- While in uniform, only one necklace may be worn and it should not be visible.

WRISTWATCHES/BRACELETS.- While in uniform, only one of each may be worn. Ankle bracelets are not authorized while in uniform.