National Guard Haircut Regulations

The official policy of the us. However during the weekly trim depending on which branch youre in your hair may not be entirely cut.

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When worn wigs or hairpieces will conform to the standard haircut criteria as stated above.

National guard haircut regulations. What you described would be totally acceptable. Haircut in the us army national guard. Additionally you cannot use an excessive amount of grooming aids the hair must not touch eyebrows when groomed and it may not protrude below the front band of properly worn headgear.

It is to my understanding that as of today i am to conform to the regulations regarding hair length is this the case. When you get to basic it doesnt matter how short your hair. Males will keep nails trimmed so as not to extend beyond the fingertip.

This publication is available in electronic media only and is intended for command levels a through e for the army national guard of the united states a through d for active army and united states army reserve. Active duty guard reserves its all one standard. I get it to about 12 finger length on top and either a 1 or no guard on the sides and back faded high.

Colors that detract from a professional military appearance are prohibited. I prefer my hair shorter. Soldiers should avoid using colors that result in an extreme appearance.

Navy mandates that hair must be kept neat clean and well groomed. Get it trimmed down short and youll be fine. Navy hair regulations male standards are what you would expect from your typical branch of the us.

If soldiers use dyes tints or bleaches they must choose those that result in natural hair colors. The regs are super open about a hair cut though. Air force regs for example say mens hair can be no longer than 1 12.

I just went through meps today and enlisted in the texas national guard. Basic rules for an air force haircut the most basic rule is that your hair must be clean well groomed and neat with only natural hair colors including dyed hair. After the initial haircut youll get a trim at least once per week during basic training.

All personnel will keep fingernails clean and neatly trimmed. Chief national guard bureau attn. Ngb arh s 1411 jefferson davis highway arlington va 22202 3231.

Males are prohibited from wearing cosmetics to include nail polish. However if you have thinner hair a 2 or 3 on top is gonna look really bad. My first drill weekend is at the beginning of may so should i be in regs at least before then.

They dont have special rules for dress and appearance just for the guard. Trust me you will learn all about acceptable hair length while you are in basic. Extreme eccentric or trendy haircuts or hairstyles are not authorized.

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