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IDENTIFICATION CARDS - 12018_351
GROOMING STANDARDS FOR MEN - 12018_353

Basic Military Requirements (BMR) - Requirement for military advancement
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10-29 them. Identification tags (dog tags) are designed for the identification and casualty reporting of members who become  casualties  and  for  grave  registration  of members who die in a combat zone. As soon as possible after reporting for active duty, each Navy member is issued two complete identification tags. I d e n t i fi c a t i o n    t a g s    a r e    m a d e    o f    m e t a l , approximately 2 inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide, and attached  to  a  25-inch  necklace.  These  tags  are  a prescribed part of your uniform and must be kept in your possession. When prescribed by directives, they are worn  suspended  from  the  neck  under  the  clothing. When not required to be worn, they should be regarded as  part  of  your  equipment  and  will  be  regularly inspected as such. Identification tags must be worn while you are on active duty in the Navy under the following conditions: In time of war In time of national emergency When engaged in flight operations When traveling in aircraft When  reporting  to  an  armed  forces  medical facility for treatment When  prescribed  by  the  Chief  of  Naval Operations (CNO) When prescribed by competent authority Each  tag  is  embossed  with  the  following information: First  line—Last  name,  first  name,  and  middle initial of the wearer; that is, DOE, John R. When the space provided for the first line is insufficient for the name as prescribed above, the first line will contain only the last name. Second Line—The first name and middle initial, if needed. Third  line—Military  personnel  identification number (SSN), the letters USN, and the blood type and Rh factor. Fourth  line—The  religious  preference  of  the wearer. REVIEW 5 QUESTIONS Q1.    Name five actions that you should  not  take with regard to your ID card. a. b. c. d. e. Q2.  Describe the difference between the purpose for the military ID card and dog tags in wartime. Q3.  List the information contained on the dog tags. a. b. c. d. GROOMING STANDARDS Learning Objective: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— Recognize  grooming  standards  for  men  and women. Grooming  standards  are  based  on  several elements—including  neatness,  cleanliness,  safety, military  image,  and  appearance  in  uniform.  The standards  aren’t intended  to be overly  restrictive or designed to isolate Navy men and women from society. The limits are reasonable; they make sure that personal appearance contributes to a favorable military image, Student Notes:







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