New shave policy: Why aren't females held to standard off-duty?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 May 2014 11:26:46 -0400

If male Soldiers have to remain clean shaved even when on leave in order to keep a professional look (correct me if I'm wrong) should female Soldiers have to keep their hair and make up as If they are in uniform. If I can't let my hair out then should they be able to let their hair down.

Response by SFC Rich Carey made May 9 at 2014 11:30 AM

SFC Rich Carey — Fri, 09 May 2014 11:30:55 -0400

Well I can tell you, some of the same thing in the corporate world. Men suit and ties, women almost any type of nice looking outfits. It would be kind of hard having a bread at night and during the days be clean shaved.

Response by PO2 Rocky Kleeger made May 9 at 2014 11:44 AM

PO2 Rocky Kleeger — Fri, 09 May 2014 11:44:30 -0400

I agree. What goes for one, should go for all

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2014 11:44 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 May 2014 11:44:43 -0400

I was at an acquisitions course at Fort Belvoir this week. On the second day I woke up and immediately went to shave out of habit.. then realized I was wearing business attire. So, no shaving that day! Ah, small victories.

Response by SSG Jane Doe made Feb 27 at 2016 1:11 AM

SSG Jane Doe — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 01:11:24 -0500

Wow I got out in October 2011 and the whole time I was in they encouraged men to grow out their beards and such when on leave so they wouldn't be identified as military as a form of OPSEC. This is news to me. I personally think that men don't need to shave when off duty and women can let their hair down.