DRILL AND FORMATIONS

GROOMING STANDARDS FOR MEN - 12018_353

POSITIONS WITHIN A FORMATION - 12018_355

Basic Military Requirements (BMR) - Requirement for military advancement
Page Navigation
338

10-31 combination hat, garrison, or command ball cap. Hairstyles that don’t allow headgear to be worn in this way, or that interfere with the proper wear of protective masks or equipment, are prohibited. Hair Length When in uniform, the hair may touch, but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar. With jumper uniforms, hair may extend a maximum of 1 1/2 inches below the top of the jumper collar. Long hair, including braids, that falls below the lower edge of the collar must be neatly and inconspicuously fastened, pinned, or secured to the head. No portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp will exceed approximately 2 inches. Barrettes/Combs/Clips A maximum of two small barrettes/combs/clips, similar to hair color, may be used in the hair. Additional bobby pins or rubber bands matching the hair color may be used to hold hair in place, if necessary. Fabric elastics and colored bands/pins aren’t authorized. Hair ornaments will not present a safety or foreign object damage (FOD). Hair nets will not be worn unless authorized for a specific type of duty. Fingernails 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 Cosmetics should be conservative in 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 may be worn with the uniform and must be the 6mm-ball (approximately 1/4 to 1/8 inch) type with a plain brushed matte finish or a shiny finish; either the screw-on or post type. 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. Maternity Uniforms 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. REVIEW 6 QUESTIONS Q1. While in uniform, how many (a) wristwatches and (b) bracelets can be worn? a. b. Q2. To what Navy publication should you refer for further explanation of grooming standards? Q3. When in uniform, what type of earrings is authorized for E-6 and below and CPOs and above? a. E-6 and below: b. CPO and above: DRILL AND FORMATIONS Learning Objectives: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— Recognize the purpose of formations. Identify facing movements within a formation. Understanding and correctly following the basic drill positions and facing movements are a necessary part of your military life. Drills teach discipline and instill habits of precision and automatic response to orders. What is the purpose for formations? Is it to see if you know your right from our left? Not really! Student Notes:

Privacy Statement
Press Release
Contact