To whom it may concern,
This paper and the following information that follows, is concerning the interest of grooming standards, specifically males and their haircuts, due to the invent of loss of professionalism and military bearing. As such, the reason for this paper is to address the soldier on his short comings and as a warning so that the issue does not rise again. This paper will contain the bear minimum of five hundred words and no less. It will also contain references to DA PAM AR 670-1 and words from the author of this work of art, or paper as most commonly referred to.
To spare no expense, the grooming standards are in place for all military personnel so that a soldier of the united states military has a proper, professional appearance, and to instill a sense of discipline because of the ability to maintain the grooming standards that were adopted by the most senior leaders of this organization. The following information will come directly from DA PAM AR 670-1, so that the reader can see exactly what the standards are that were put forth:
1.General. The requirement for hair grooming standards is necessary to maintain uniformity within a military population. Many hairstyles are acceptable, as long as they are neat and conservative. It is the responsibility of leaders at all levels to exercise good judgment when enforcing Army policy. All Soldiers will comply with hair, fingernail, and grooming policies while in any military uniform, or in civilian clothes on duty. (a) Leaders will judge the appropriateness of a particular hairstyle by the guidance in this chapter and by the ability to wear all types of headgear (such as beret, patrol cap, or service cap/hat) and any protective equipment (such as protective mask or combat helmet) properly. Hairstyles (including bulk and length of hair) that do not allow Soldiers to wear any headgear properly, or that interfere with the proper wear of any protective equipment, are...