Military facial hair has been at various times of public, prohibited, or an integral part of the uniform.
Video Facial hair in the military
Asia
India
In the Indian armed forces and police, Sikh male soldiers are allowed to wear full beards because their religion clearly requires followers to do so. However, they were specifically asked to "dress their hair and beard properly". In fact, in Sikh units just like the Indian Army Sikh Regiments and Sikh Light Infantry there are examples of personnel being moved out of the units by their commanders because of their refusal to wear beards and grow their hair as required by the Sikh religion, even though none official regulation on this matter.
Non-Sikh personnel are allowed to grow mustaches and mustaches, with the only rule being that "will be of moderate length". In December 2003, the Supreme Court of India ruled that uniformed Muslims could grow beards. Thus, non-Muslims and non-Sikhs serving in the Indian Army or Indian Air Force are not allowed to wear beards. However, active duty Army personnel are sometimes freed from the rules of facial hair during the duration of their travel assignment if their placement makes access to the facility difficult. Indian Navy personnel were allowed to grow beards that were subject to permission from their commander.
Exceptions to other religions were made in the case of special forces such as Para (Special Forces) troops and MARCOS naval commanders who were allowed to keep beards.
Iran
Bears are allowed in the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. As a sign of their ideological motivation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps ( Sepah ) personnel were used to tend to wear full beards but now they usually shave them. while the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran ( Artesh ) personnel is usually trimmed or wearing a mustache.
Iraq
Ration for a certain length is traditionally permitted in Iraqi security forces, but a ban was imposed in April 2012 due to a public association between certain sectarian beards and militia in Iraq. As a result of the change, Iraqi army and police now have to be clean shaven. Under the rule of Saddam Hussein, beards are not allowed in the military and in military service, only whiskers. Hussein does not allow anyone to plant beards under his rule.
Israel
IDF prohibits the growth of facial hair unless a special request form has been filed and approved. The request could be for religious reasons (full beard only), health reasons such as acne (no restrictions on facial hairstyles), and on the basis of "free will", which means facial hair (mustache, beard or beard all of which must be well prepared) should be part of the identity of the soldier and part of his pride. If the request is for health reasons, it must be approved by a military doctor and lasts up to half a year. if the request is for religious or "free will" reasons, the request must be approved by an officer in the rank of Major, who knows the soldier, for a religious request the form must be approved by an additional military Rabbi, who usually conducts interviews, Adjunct Officer. Exceptions from shaving ends only if the soldier shaves his facial hair voluntarily.
Lebanon
Bears are not allowed in the Lebanese Armed Forces. Only trimmed whiskers that do not pass through the permissible upper lip.
Pakistan
Bears are allowed in Pakistan Army. They are allowed only upon special request approved. The demand is generally for religious reasons and for health reasons, such as acne or skin allergies. Once the form has been approved the applicant is not allowed to re-shave. There is a special allowance for a bigger mustache but should be neat and trimmed.
Nepal
Mustache and beard are not allowed in the Nepal Army. In the past, whiskers were very popular in commanders and soldiers of the Gorkhali Army. The military commander of the Knight Order (called Kshetri in Nepal), especially from the five noble families of Kaji Thapa, Pande, Kunwar, Basnet and Bista used to connect the mustache with dignity.
South Korea
Bears are not allowed in the South Korean Armed Forces.
Sri Lanka
The Navy does not allow the mustache alone, but allows the full beard. Mustache but not beard allowed in the Army and Air Force. However, members of the Command and Special Forces regiments are allowed to wear beards if they are outside their home camps.
Syria
Bears are not allowed in the Syrian Army. Mustache pruned, however, is permissible.
Maps Facial hair in the military
Europe
Belgium
The Belgian Armed Forces allow whiskers and beards, but they must be pruned properly.
Austria
The Austrian Armed Forces allow mustache, beard and beard, as long as they are neatly trimmed.
Croatian
The Croatian Republic of the Armed Forces allows whiskers for non-commissioned soldiers and officers. Officers are allowed to wear trimmed beards. Furthermore, beards are not only allowed, but are fully recommended for special operations team members when deployed.
Denmark
Danish Army personnel are generally allowed to wear well-kept beards. Stumps, however, are not allowed. The full beard is very popular among the units stationed in Afghanistan, as it is easier to maintain on the ground. It also helped break the cultural barrier between Denmark and Afghanistan, as most Afghan men wear full beards, and because many Danish people grow red beards, a symbol of Afghan courage.
Soldiers incorporated in the Livelard of Livgarde (The Royal Life Guards) were not allowed to have beards while on guard duty. In addition, Danish soldiers are not required to have short haircuts, although most have.
Finnish
The Defense Force of Finland (Rule 91) prohibits the growth of whiskers, beards or long hair. The reserves can grow a mustache, beard or long hair.
French
Since the Napoleonic era and throughout the 19th century, the sappers (combat engineers) of the French Army were able to wear full beards. Elite troops, like grenadiers, must wear large mustaches. Chasseurs infantry were asked to wear mustache and goatee; and hussars, in addition to their mustaches, usually wear two braids in front of each ear, to protect their neck from the slash of the sword. These traditions were gradually abandoned since the beginning of the 20th century, except for the French Foreign Legion sergeants (see below).
"Decree No. 75-675 on regulation for general discipline in the Army of July 28, 1975, modified" arranging facial hair in the French armed forces. Military personnel were allowed to grow beards or mustaches only during periods when they were not in uniform. The beard should be "properly trimmed", and provisions are stated for possible beating ban by the military authorities to ensure compatibility with certain equipment.
However, in the Foreign Legion, loners are traditionally encouraged to grow large beards. Sapper selected to participate in the Bastille Day parade is actually specifically asked to stop shaving so that they will have a full beard as they march to the Champs-ÃÆ' â € ° lysÃÆ' Â © es.
Mustache is a duty to the police until 1933. Traditionally, some police may still grow a mustache.
The submarine may be bearded, clean-shaven, or "bearded patrol", growing beards for patrol time considering the time of a diesel submarine whose narrow space allows simple and minimal personal care.
The French warriors of the First World War were known by the nickname poilu , meaning "hairy" referring to their facial hair.
German
In the Third Reich era Wehrmacht, facial hair outside a neatly trimmed mustache contradicts rules, although such rules are often relaxed under field conditions. The latter is especially true in the case of Kriegsmarine and GebirgsjÃÆ'¤ger . Full beard growth is the norm for U-boat crew members on active duty, although facial hair is expected to be shaved off after reaching the harbor.
Today's Regulations Bundeswehr allows soldiers to grow beards on condition that it is trimmed, unobtrusive and well-guarded. Beard should not affect the proper use of any military equipment, such as gas masks. In addition, the stump may not be displayed; thus a clean-shaven soldier who wants to start growing a beard should do so during his leave.
Greek
In the Greek armed forces, only the navy permits military personnel to wear beards. The neatly trimmed mustache is the only facial hair allowed in the army and air force.
ireland
The growing beards are not allowed in any branch of the Irish Defense Forces with the exception of the Ranger Army Wing. Mustache permitted with permission. Sideburns are not allowed outside the ear. Irish police also do not allow uniformed members to grow beards, but leave the mustache above the long lips and ear bracelets.
Italy
In the Italian armed forces, beards or whiskers are allowed, but well taken care of; without a beard, sideburns must reach the center of the tragus. In various branches of police, the same special law applies. Stubble is allowed outside ceremonial events.
Dutch
In the Royal Dutch Army, officers and soldiers could only grow beard after permission was obtained. As in many other soldiers, automatic clearance is granted for certain medical conditions. Mustache can grow without asking permission. The beard was worn on time by the Royal Netherlands Marines and by the Royal Dutch Navy personnel. All facial hair in the Dutch armed forces is subject to instant removal when operational circumstances demand it. Recent operations in Afghanistan under the ISAF have seen a growing trend of "beard tour", both for bonding and as a way of promoting contact with Afghans, who regard full beard as a sign of maturity. Beards without mustaches are rare in the Netherlands.
Norwegian
Royal Guard should be clean shaven. Most operating personnel are not allowed to wear beards (so as not to disrupt gas masks) except:
- The warrior gained firm permission to grow his beard from a high-ranking officer.
- The soldier already has a beard over his registration and asks to continue growing or keeping it to its current duration.
Although, in perennial operations in Afghanistan, many soldiers have grown full beard
Portugal
(Unknown details.)
Russian
Traditionally, Russian Tsardom Russian soldiers wore beards, but during the reign of Peter the Great they were completely banned in the military and even for civilians, except members of the clerics. However Peter made a mustache requirement for every soldier except officers, and all Russian infantry from the imperial government could be seen their sport, often growing outside the upper lip. Although the typical image of the Russian imperial army shows it with a beard, they were not universally permitted until 1895. Cavalry also fulfilled this requirement. Officers and staff on the other hand grow whatever hair they want, and generally keep up with that time mode.
Spanish
The Spanish Armed Forces allow facial hair, under section 40 of the Royal Procedure. Standards of dress and makeup for Spanish ISAF troops have been relaxed to help troops blend better with local Muslim residents.
Serbian
In Serbia Armed Forces a neatly trimmed mustache is the only permissible facial hair, the rest of the face should be shaved clean at every opportunity except when legitimate reasons prevent it (eg winter field operations, war operations), but the army should shave the first possibility the situation is possible. Imams of every denomination are allowed to have beards if their religion needs them, but they still have to be trimmed and well prepared.
Swedish
The regulations require personnel to be "properly shaved" (vÃÆ'¤lrakad). Within the Royal Guard (HÃÆ'¶gvakten), royal companies (Livkomp) and other personnel performing ceremonial duties, temporarily or regularly, regulations are strictly enforced.
In other units, beards tend to be allowed under the company commander's wisdom (or other higher ranking commander). General provisions of well-run performance are also applicable when it comes to beards.
However, soldiers with practice are allowed to plant beards during overseas services, for example in Afghanistan.
The regulatory motivation that forbids beards is that it interferes with the gas mask and makes it difficult to achieve a perfect air fit. Shorter beards and lubricants or ointments are one of the drugs but will increase the time for gas mask applications which will in turn place bearded personnel at an increased risk of exposure.
Turkish
All personnel of the Turkish Armed Forces shall be cleanly shaved at all times.
Ukraine
Cossacks Ukrainians traditionally have distinctive facial hairstyles - long mustache "cossacks" are very popular throughout Ukraine during the Middle Ages to modern times. Tradition allegedly dates back at least to the time of Kyyran Rus' prince Sviatoslav I Kiev who is famous for his military campaigns in the east and south. Sviatoslav has a distinctive mustache and hair style (oseledets or chupryna) that almost every cossack of Ukraine for centuries after its time (though Svyatoslav had lived in the 10th century, while Cossack appeared in history only since the 15th century).
The length of the cossack mustache is important - the longer the better. Sometimes a person has to slip them behind one's ear.
Some cossacks also wear beards, but this type of facial hair is not very popular in Ukraine in general and in the Ukrainian military in particular.
United Kingdom
Until the mid-19th century, facial hair was unusual in the British Army, except for infantry pioneers, who grew traditionally. A small number of officers wore mustache. During the 1800s, attitudes towards facial hair changed as a result of the Indian and Asian Wars. Many Middle Eastern and Indian cultures connect facial hair with wisdom and strength. As a result, facial hair, whiskers and mustache in particular, are becoming increasingly common in British troops stationed in Asia. In the mid-19th century, during the Crimean War, all ranks were encouraged to plant large mustaches, and beards full during the winter.
After the Crimean war, regulations were introduced that prevent soldiers from serving all rankings from shaved above their upper lip, essentially making mandatory mustaches for those who can grow them, even though the beard was then banned. This remained in effect until 1916, when the regulation was abolished by the Order of the Army dated October 6, 1916. The letter was issued by Nevil Macready, Adjutant General to the Army, who hated his own mustache and immediately shaved it. However, there is considerable evidence in photographs and film footage that previous rules were widely ignored and that many British soldiers from all shaved ranks even before 1916. This is often because the penalty for not growing a mustache is rarely enforced, because it will not apply in military court for court-martialling.
Since then, the British Army, Royal Air Force, and Royal Marines have allowed mustache whiskers and connect only side whiskers. Exceptions are beards that grow for medical reasons, such as temporary skin irritation, or for religious reasons (usually by Sikhs or Muslims), although in the event of a conflict where the use of chemical or biological weapons is possible, they may need to shave strips around the respirator seal. Infantry officer pioneer officers, color sergeants and sergeants also traditionally wear and wear beards; though not mandatory, most do use it. In some Scottish infantry regiments, it is permitted or expected, by regimental traditions, for large drums, main pipes, and/or officers of officers to wear beards. Beards are also allowed for special forces when on secret intelligence operations or behind enemy lines.
Recently, the British Army has watched sports beards, mustaches and beards in Afghanistan in an effort to mingle with generally bearded Afghan men, for whom beards are seen as a sign of masculinity and authority.
The Royal Navy always allowed beards, but never a mustache alone, and at least since the beginning of the 20th century has allowed its members to wear only a "full set" (ie beard and full mustache). The beard or mustache should not be worn without the other and the beard should be full (ie cover the entire jaw line) and join the mustache. If, after a period of unshaven, it becomes clear that the individual can not grow an appropriate set of complete, his commander may order him to shave it.
Any facial hair style is allowed for British police officers, provided neatly trimmed.
America
Mexico
Beards and sideburns are not allowed by the regular Mexican military, without exception. Soldiers in any rank should be clean and short-haired. Argentina
Beards and sideburns have been banned in all military and police forces since the beginning of the 20th century. A clean-shaven face is considered part of the spirit of order, hygiene and discipline. Stubble is also considered unacceptable and controlled with severity. The well-trimmed mustache is permitted in most of these branches, although in some cases this is the privilege of officers and sub-officers, and it is not allowed to be planted while on duty.
Prior to the end of the 20th century, the Navy became a singularity in the Argentine Armed Forces as Admiral JoaquÃÆ'n Stella, then the Navy Chief of Staff allowed a beard in 2000 for officers with rank above Teniente de Corbeta (Ensign), according to Section 1.10.1.1 Force regulations Sea Uniform (RA-1-001). Admiral Stella exemplifies himself by becoming the first bearded admiral since Adm. SÃÆ'¡enz Valiente in the 1920s. Non-commissioning officers may wear beards from the rank of Suboficial Segundo (Petty Officer), and up.
The protocol still requires officers to perform clean-up while on duty, thus forcing those who choose sporting beards to grow them on leave. Full beards and beards are allowed, as long as they offer professional, non-eccentric images. Today, Argentine naval and naval officers and senior NCO senior members are a relatively common sight.
Brazil
The Brazilian Armed Forces, the Brazilian Navy and the Brazil Air Force allow whiskers, as long as they are trimmed over the upper lip. Recruits, however, should not wear mustaches. Beards are generally not allowed except for special exemptions, such as covering deformities. In such cases, beards are allowed under authorization.
Canada
Canadian troops allowed whiskers, provided they were neatly trimmed, a maximum of 2 cm in large quantities, and that the unshaven parts did not pass through the corners of the mouth. If not, the mustache must be set horizontally and can not be beyond the face. In general, beards are not allowed to CF personnel with the following exceptions:
- Members of the navy are allowed full beard
- Members of the infantry pioneer platoon (tradition)
- Members who have to keep beards because of religious requirements (Muslim, Sikh or orthodox Jews, for example)
- Member with a medical condition that prevents shaving
These exceptions do not exist, no beards are allowed without a mustache, and only a full beard can be worn (not a beard, van embankment, etc.). Persons with beards may still be required to modify or shave beards, as the environment or circumstances dictate tactically (for example, to facilitate the use of gas masks). Beards are also allowed to be worn by personnel who perform OPFOR tasks.
Colombia
Only after the rank of captain, the officer is allowed to wear a well-trimmed mustache that does not grow above the upper lip. Beards and sideburns are not allowed.
United States
Excluding limited exceptions for religious accommodation, the US Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps have a policy that prohibits beards on the basis of cleanliness and the necessity of a good seal for chemical weapons protection masks. Its official position is that uniform personal appearance and care contribute to discipline and friendship.
All branches of the US Military currently banned beards for most of the recruitment, although some whiskers were still allowed, based on policies initiated during the World War I period.
On November 10, 1970, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Elmo Zumwalt explicitly allowed beards for active Naval personnel, in Z-gram number 57, "Abolition of Demeaning or the Rules of Abrasion," though his position is that they have been implicitly permitted on the basis of a policy change made by his predecessor Thomas H. Moorer:
1. Degrading or abrasive regulations commonly referred to in fleets such as "Mickey Mouse" or "Chicken" regs, in my judgment, are practiced almost as much as cause discontent among our personnel for having extended family separation and low pay scales. I want to eliminate many of the harshest policies, standardize others that are inconsistently enforced, and provide some general guidelines that reflect my belief that if we put the "person's" interests and responsibilities in a more appropriate perspective in our more efficient Navy seeking, self-esteem and personal dignity of the individual must be firmly reaffirmed. The policy changes below apply immediately and will be reinforced by detailed implementation directives to be published separately 2. It appears that my preliminary guidelines in May on the issue of haircuts, beards and sideburns are not sufficiently understood and, for this reason, I want to restate what I believe to be explicit: in the case of haircuts, sideburns, and contemporary outfit styles, I am that we must learn to adapt to the changing fashion. I will not consent to the rights or privileges of officers or registered persons being abrogated in any way because they choose to grow sideburns or bearded or neatly trimmed mustache or due to preferences in clothing styles neatly different from their senior tastes, and will not I certify that any personnel are in any way punished for the duration of their growing beard, mustache, or sideburns.
The Navy's ban on beards on Navy installations and operational vessels, including its submarine fleet, was restored in 1984 by CNO James D. Watkins. However, this rule is generally ignored in submarines deployed at the Captain's wisdom.
The US Coast Guard allowed beards until 1986, when they were banned by Commander Admiral Paul Yost. The majority of police forces in the United States still prohibit their officers wearing beards.
Mustache is generally permitted both in military and police forces (except for those undergoing basic training), provided they are presentable. US Army regulations, for example, require that mustaches be "neatly trimmed, tapered, and tidy", and that "no part of the mustache will cover the upper lip line, extending sideways beyond the vertical line drawn up from the corners of the mouth... or stretched above parallel lines at the lowest part of the nose. "
Those who have skin conditions such as pseudofolliculitis barbae or severe acne are allowed to keep short facial hair with the permission of a doctor or medical personnel, but no form is allowed, only pruning with an electric razor, or an approved approved razor. 1/8 - 1/4 inch (3.2 mm) is usually standard for this condition.
In addition, for nearly a decade, ending with a "devotion" order that took effect on September 7, 2010, many members of the Special Forces in Afghanistan were allowed to wear beards.
Exception for religious accommodation
In 2010, the US Army granted relief to a number of Sikh soldiers and a Muslim army, allowing them to have beards (and in the case of Sikh soldiers, to have "unclean" hair covered by turbans). In 2010, a rabbi filed a lawsuit against the Army for permission to be assigned as a Jewish priest without shaving his beard, noting (among other issues) that another Jewish priest, Colonel Jacob Goldstein, had served (first in the New York State National Keeper and later in the United States Army Reserve) since 1977 with a beard. Effective January 22, 2014, the US military extends its policy on religious accommodation and allows all officers and enlisted officers to seek permission to wear beards and clothing for religious reasons.
Oceania
Australia
The beard is usually not allowed in the Australian Army and Australian Air Force, however, neatly trimmed mustache and sideburns are allowed. The rules apply, however. Mustache can not grow over the upper lip. Sideburns do not go through the point where the bottom of the ear is connected to the facial skin. But in some circumstances, such a beard of medical or religious reasons may be allowed. The exception to this rule is the pioneer of attacks and special forces in Afghanistan.
In the Royal Australian Navy, members can grow beards but only with the consent of their commander. The beard should be complete, join from the sideburns, cover the chin and join the mustache. Mustache itself is not allowed.
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
0 Comments