New AR 670-1 Only a few weeks away....

SSG Jason Hoadley — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:44:11 -0500

Just got this gem via Email today

Anyone else excited to find out the new rules?

"Leaders,

The Army Publishing Directorate will publish an updated
AR 670-1 and a new accompanying DA Pam within the next few weeks. These long-awaited uniform policy publications will replace more than 50 ALARACT
messages and include new policies on many topics such as tattoos, fingernail
polish, and general uniform wear. Some
of the contents will also be punitive.

The Army is a profession.
Policies within these publications give Soldiers and leaders the responsibility for ensuring our
appearance reflects the highest level of professionalism. All adjustments made within these regulations went through an extensive decision-making
process with continuous input from various levels of Army leaders.

Leaders at all levels will play a vital role in educating
subordinates and

enforcing standards set forth in these publications. I ask every leader to

take a common sense approach to the new policies and set
aside time to ensure Soldiers understand the policies. A training package with other helpful information will be available for download upon
release. Also, a forthcoming ALARACT message will release the effective dates of
significant changes.

We are dedicated to ensuring Soldiers and leaders have
easy access to policies to ensure our Army maintains a professional, neat, and
Soldierly appearance, which is the foundation of our profession.

Army Strong!

LTG Howard Bromberg

Army G1"

Response by SSG Jason Hoadley made Mar 6 at 2014 3:44 PM

SSG Jason Hoadley — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:44:56 -0500

The Hair, Nails and Tattoo sections I am very interested in reading

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Mar 6 at 2014 3:54 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:54:19 -0500

I think it will finally put to rest a lot of debates that have been going on for years.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 7 at 2014 5:59 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 05:59:25 -0500

It's an urban legend, like the Chupacabra or the contents of the Truck on the flagpole, there IS no new AR670-1, just decades of more ALARACTS. ;0)

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2014 6:12 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 06:12:31 -0500

It's about time. Interested to see what surprises lay in store.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2014 6:55 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 06:55:14 -0500

I am excited to find out what the new regulation entails, but there are some points that I heard about that I really don't like very much. I don't know if these points will be in the final draft signed by SECDEF, but we'll have to wait to see...

The first is the possible civilian clothing rule change. I have heard everything from being required to wear slacks and a collared shirt when leaving the house, to simply wearing clothing the way it was meant to be warn (no sagging pants, etc.). I agree with the part about wearing clothing how it was meant to be worn, but I don't think any particular style of dress should be mandated, especially when off duty and off post. Unless the Army gives me a civilian clothing allowance, the Army shouldn't tell me what kind of clothes I must wear as long as they are tasteful.

The second rule I am hesitant about is the supposed new tattoo policy. I agree that tattoos should not be on the face, neck, hands, or any place that can be seen in dress uniform. I also agree that extremist or indecent tattoos should not be allowed either. Aside from that, I don't think the Army should restrict tattoos. What I heard was that they wanted to ban tattoos from the elbows down and the knees down. I don't agree with this, partly because I have tattoos below the elbows and knees. I have heard that we will be grandfathered in for prior existing tattoos, but I still don't agree with the restriction.

I guess the bottom line is that it doesn't matter much what I think once it is signed and official. As an NCO, it is my responsibility to uphold the standards it sets, and that is what I intend to do. I just hope it doesn't make me have to go against my personal beliefs at the same time...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 9:48 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 21:48:40 -0400

I went through the training today and I have to say that for the most part I agree with all of the changes. I do however disagree with the traveling in uniform part. From an anti-terrorist perspective we are setting our Soldiers up for failure and making them targets.

I expect a lot of pushback from females due to restrictive hair styles.

The grandfathering of tattoo's is going to cause a major rush to tattoo shops prior to the effective date.

We will see.