With local prescribing authority authorization,
petty officers may wear insignias on command ball
caps. The insignias worn on ball caps consist of an
eagle and chevrons of either silver or bright gold finish.
Petty officers entitled to wear gold rating badges and
service stripes on their Service Dress Blue uniforms
wear gold chevrons vice silver on their cap device. The
device is centered on the front of the ball cap
1 1/4 inches above the visor. This command ball cap
insignia may be worn by E-4 through E-6 personnel.
GROOMING STANDARDS
Learning Objective: Recognize the regulations
concerning male and female grooming standards.
Grooming standards are based on several
elementsincluding 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 sexesmustaches 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 individuals 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
dont 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.
2-11
Q9.
Chevrons on rating badges worn on the pea
coat of both male and female Sailors measure
3 1/4 inches wide.
1.
True
2.
False
REVIEW QUESTION