BARBERSHOP INSTRUCTIONS
To assist barbershop personnel in the proper performance of their duties, supply department, medical, and ship's instructions were developed.

Supply Department Instructions
Supply department instructions provide barbers with instructions on doing their job properly in certain areas of the barbershop. A copy of these instructions should be posted in the barbershop for every barber to see and read. Barbershop instructions may vary slightly from one ship to another; however, they all provide instructions governing barbershop personnel, equipment and spaces, and conduct of barbers. These instructions must be approved by the supply officer and the commanding officer.

Ship's Instructions
Ship's instructions set forth the hours the barbershop will operate, including schedules for officers, CPOS, and crew. These instructions also include the type of scheduling whether it is by appointment system or divisional schedule system. The hours of operation and appointment schedule should be posted on the door entering the barbershop.
Medical Instructions
The medical officer prepares instructions, using the Manual of Naval Preventive Medicine, covering the sanitation of the barbershop and personal hygiene. The instructions should be signed by the senior medical officer aboard and posted in the barbershop for all barbers to see. If a medical officer is not attached, the instructions will be prepared and signed by the senior corpsman (HM) aboard.

BARBERSHOP PERSONNEL
The number of personnel working in the barbershop varies from ship to ship. The Ship's Serviceman in charge of the barbershop is responsible to the supply officer for satisfactory operation of the shop. The senior Ship's Serviceman working in the barbershop is normally the supervisor. The job of the supervisor includes obtaining supplies, making sure quality service is provided, and maintaining security within the barbershop. The main duty of the supervisor is to make sure other barbers are using proper barbering techniques. The supervisor should make sure the barbershop is run in a businesslike manner and emphasize courtesy and military etiquette at all times. Emphasis should be placed on the policy concerning accepting tips for services as this is prohibited.
Although the supervisor is responsible for getting supplies, all barbers should make sure they have all the required tools for cutting hair, such as combs, shears, clipper blades, and so forth. If you are running short on one particular supply, let the supervisor know so it may be ordered. Security of the barbershop is also important. The supervisor should be the last to leave the shop and should make sure it is secured properly at the end of the workday. Since the barbershop is a Group IV space, the keys should be handled as outlined in chapter 1 of this manual.

Good Barber Ethics
Good ethical conduct deals with the rules and standards for conduct and practice in the barber-shop. The way barbers treat their customers builds a good relationship between the barbershop and the ship. These good ethics include the following:

Opening the barbershop on time
Giving courteous and friendly service
Showing no favoritism between customers
Showing respect for feelings and rights of others
Fulfilling your duties to the best of your ability
Setting examples of good conduct and behavior
Being loyal to other barbers
Practicing good sanitary techniques
Having good personal hygiene and personal appearance
Using correct military courtesy when answering the telephone
Listening attentively to customers' complaints
Talking intelligently about your work
Posting a No Smoking sign in the barber-shop