Transcript NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General

U.S. Navy Uniform
Regulations
NAVPERS 15665
HM1 (SW/AW) Alburg
U.S. Navy Uniform
Regulations
Chapter 2
Grooming Standards
NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2
Grooming Standards
General Information
The primary consideration is to have a neatly
groomed appearance while wearing naval
uniforms.
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Grooming Standards
General Information
Assigned with the USMCs
-if you elect to wear and are issued the Marine
service uniforms at no expense, you must
abide by grooming standards established for
Marines.
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General Information
Smartness….
WRT:
Image, cleanliness, articles, glasses,
undergarments, military creases, tailoring of
the uniform
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Image:
US Navy personnel must set and maintain
the high standards of smartness in uniform
appearance
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Cleanliness:
-Uniforms shall be kept scrupulously clean.
-lace, devices and insignia bright and free
from tarnish and corrosion…
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Articles:
no articles shall protrude from or be visible on
the uniform:
-cell phones, pencils, pens, watch chains, KEY
CHAIN fobs, large wallets, etc.
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Articles:
Bags shall be hand carried except:
1. Backpacks/gym bags worn when riding a
bicycle or motorcycle
2. Women’s Navy certified handbags (over
left shoulder)
3. Full Sea bag on both shoulders or left
hand
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Articles:
Glasses…
1. Prescription glasses
2. Conservative sunglasses (not in
formation)
3. Contact lenses ( natural in color)
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Articles:
Undergarments….
-APPROPRIATE
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Articles:
Military Creases….
-Are individual option
-Sewn-in not authorized
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Articles:
Tailoring of the uniform….
-to provide a well-fitting, professional
military bearing.
-not to present a “tight” fit
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Personal Appearance
The good judgment of leaders at all
levels is key to enforcement of Navy
grooming policy
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Grooming Standards
Personal Appearance
Hair for men:
-neat, clean and well groomed
-above ears and around neck; tapered….
-on the neck; not touch the collar
-bulk of hair not to exceed 2”
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Personal Appearance
Hair for women:
-not outrageously multicolored or faddish…
-color must look natural and complementary
-ponytails, pigtails, widely spaced individual
hanging locks, & braids which protrude from the
head are not authorized….
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Personal Appearance
Hair for women:
-hairstyle of multiple braids is worn: shall be of
uniform dimension, approx. ¼”, and tightly
interwoven.
-no foreign objects braided into the hair
-corn rows (fore and aft) are OK but shall not
protrude from the head
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Hair for women:
-in uniform, the hair may touch, but not fall
below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of
the back collar.
-Jumper uniforms; may extend a maximum of 11/2” below the top of jumper collar.
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Personal Appearance
Shaving & Mustaches:
-no portion of the mustache shall extend below
the lip line of the upper lip….
-length of individual hair shall not exceed
approx. ½”…
-no shave chits; facial hair shall not exceed ¼”….
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Hairpieces:
wigs or hairpieces shall be of good “quality” and
fit, present a natural appearance and conform to
grooming standards.
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Hairpieces for men:
wigs or hairpieces may be worn to for cosmetic
reasons to cover natural baldness or physical
disfigurement.
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Hairpieces for women:
wigs or hairpieces meeting women’s grooming
standards are authorized in uniform.
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Cosmetics for women (ONLY):
-Colors blend with natural skin tone.
-lipstick colors; conservative and complement
individual
-long false eyelashes; not in uniform!!!!
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Personal Appearance
Jewelry:
-CONSERVATIVE
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Personal Appearance
Jewelry - rings:
-one ring per hand PLUS wedding/engagement
ring set.
-not on thumbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Personal Appearance
Jewelry – earrings for men:
not authorized in uniform, civvies on base,
civvies at military functions, some foreign
countries
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Personal Appearance
Jewelry – earrings for women:
-One per ear in uniform
-4mm – 6mm ball
-gold for the E7 & above and silver for the E6 &
below
U.S. Navy Uniform
Regulations
Chapter 7
Civilian Clothing
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Civilian Clothing
Wear can be suspended for:
-improper wear
-brings discredit upon the Navy
-fail to maintain uniforms or sea bag
requirements
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Civilian Clothing
Casual (picnics, athletic events,
daytime stuff):
-tank-tops, white “undershirts” worn as outer
garments, cut-off shorts and shower sandals
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Civilian Clothing
wearing or displaying clothing, jewelry, tattoos,
etc., depicting marijuana or any other controlled
substance or advocating drug abuse is
PROHIBITED
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Civilian Clothing
Earrings for men:
NEGATIVE!
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Civilian Clothing
In foreign countries:
Follow what the country says….
Any Questions?????
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