Why is it that officers are considered unprofessional who wear mustaches? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why is it that officers are considered unprofessional who wear mustaches? I have come from an NCO background of 10 years before becoming an officer and one of the first things I was told was lose the mustache. what is so different from having a mustache as an NCO to an officer Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:20:53 -0400 Why is it that officers are considered unprofessional who wear mustaches? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why is it that officers are considered unprofessional who wear mustaches? I have come from an NCO background of 10 years before becoming an officer and one of the first things I was told was lose the mustache. what is so different from having a mustache as an NCO to an officer 1LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:20:53 -0400 2014-10-31T14:20:53-04:00 Response by 1LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2014 2:24 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=303534&urlhash=303534 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I got to where I am meeting the standard and even exceeding them majority of the time. For a mustache to over shadow a officers worth I feel is almost childish in most ways. It reflects the good-o-boy system which politics is the reason we make our own suffering. What you think? 1LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:24:59 -0400 2014-10-31T14:24:59-04:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2014 3:12 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=303646&urlhash=303646 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just don&#39;t like them anyway. Now beards? I can get behind beards in uniform. I just don&#39;t want to be stationed at the 1/509th in Ft. Polk to be able to wear one. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:12:50 -0400 2014-10-31T15:12:50-04:00 Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Oct 31 at 2014 3:17 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=303666&urlhash=303666 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It&#39;s an unspoken rule. Something along the lines of &quot;gentlemen are clean shaven.&quot; Similar to officers not wearing marksmanship badges and 2LTs not saluting 1LTs. No one is really going to ding you for having a moustache (I&#39;ve seen plenty of officers who have them), but is is much rarer for us to sport facial hair than our NCO collegues. LTC Paul Labrador Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:17:58 -0400 2014-10-31T15:17:58-04:00 Response by SGT Ray Reese made Oct 31 at 2014 3:46 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=303756&urlhash=303756 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think they can as long as its with-in the regunal. SGT Ray Reese Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:46:44 -0400 2014-10-31T15:46:44-04:00 Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2014 4:06 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=303804&urlhash=303804 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If the reg says you can have it then wear it SSG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 31 Oct 2014 16:06:32 -0400 2014-10-31T16:06:32-04:00 Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Oct 31 at 2014 4:14 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=303821&urlhash=303821 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><br />It is just one of those &quot;unwritten rules&quot; of the Officer Corps. While I never &quot;prohibited&quot; any of my officers from having a mustache, I have commented on the ones who had them on occasion in a &quot;nice&quot; manner that I thought it may be better if they did not. I think I said something like &quot;I would never purposely grow anything on my face that grows wild on my ass&quot;, or words to that effect... :-) I think they got the message. COL Jean (John) F. B. Fri, 31 Oct 2014 16:14:10 -0400 2014-10-31T16:14:10-04:00 Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2014 6:47 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=304123&urlhash=304123 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="331654" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/331654-9110-military-police-officer">COL Jean (John) F. B.</a> said, I think it's just about an unwritten rule that mustaches don't "go" on officers. They might get by with it, but I wouldn't want to have my official photo with a mustache. I think it could be a discriminator, and not in a good way. CW5 Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:47:38 -0400 2014-10-31T18:47:38-04:00 Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2014 6:47 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=304124&urlhash=304124 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>keep it within uniform regulations and grooming standards, rock the 'stache sir CPO Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:47:40 -0400 2014-10-31T18:47:40-04:00 Response by SGT Patrick McCullough made Oct 31 at 2014 7:08 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=304170&urlhash=304170 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would assume that if it looks like a porstache or makes you look sleezy, weird or non executive then maybe it&#39;s not a good idea. Think in your mind, would an executive in business culture wear a mustache and how would that mustache look. You sir look like danny Glover from Lethal weapon, so who cares. LOL SGT Patrick McCullough Fri, 31 Oct 2014 19:08:05 -0400 2014-10-31T19:08:05-04:00 Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2014 8:55 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=304307&urlhash=304307 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1LT  Ellington...I had the same speech from ROTC to private to Captain and Sergeant Major (I was both ranks at the same time [AR 600-39]). PreWWII, long hair and mustaches were seen as signs of non-conformity and rebellion.  When power and control are issues, anything that makes you unique is a pop-up target.  Even the current regulations that can make a mustache look like Hitler&#39;s own ignores the fact that the history of warfare has always included facial hair without much question until mainly WWII in the AMERICAN Army.  In WWI, the advent of gas warfare and gas masks began to make beards and staches go out of fashion...Brits, Canadians, and French and many more (Prussians, Russians, Germans) all had some authorization for bears and mustaches. By that time, women also favored a smooth face and advertising jumped on the bandwagon.... SGM Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 31 Oct 2014 20:55:51 -0400 2014-10-31T20:55:51-04:00 Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2014 9:11 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=304327&urlhash=304327 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>See my related discussion: Should soldiers have hair? SGM Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:11:16 -0400 2014-10-31T21:11:16-04:00 Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2014 9:13 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=304328&urlhash=304328 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Everyone should have a stache, if they can wear one. MSgt Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:13:23 -0400 2014-10-31T21:13:23-04:00 Response by SGT Suraj Dave made Oct 31 at 2014 10:55 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=304421&urlhash=304421 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yeah you don't get a mustache,<br />But you can call your fellow officer friends by their first names. So you lost something, but you gained something else in return! SGT Suraj Dave Fri, 31 Oct 2014 22:55:52 -0400 2014-10-31T22:55:52-04:00 Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Nov 1 at 2014 8:18 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=304786&urlhash=304786 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I sported one from the time I graduated OSUT in '88 till the day I retired 26 years later...as for the officer thing, I suppose somewhere along the way it was deemed beneath them to sport hair over the upper lip, too Plebeian I suppose!!! SFC William Swartz Jr Sat, 01 Nov 2014 08:18:47 -0400 2014-11-01T08:18:47-04:00 Response by PFC Zanie Young made Nov 1 at 2014 10:12 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=304851&urlhash=304851 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I say neutral because, historically speaking, it gave him character, as long as it was neat. On female officers, however, no. I do not know when mustaches and beards became taboo in the military, but again, it makes more sense in combat to wear them (unless it interferes with equipment) than in garrison where appearance is more important. PFC Zanie Young Sat, 01 Nov 2014 10:12:21 -0400 2014-11-01T10:12:21-04:00 Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2014 5:03 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=305574&urlhash=305574 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The question is, whether or not having unwritten rules are conducive to good order and discipline. Does this enhance a culture of trust and nurture leaders among the officer corps. Is there room for personal preference outside the regulation that is enforced unofficially? It is a slippery slope and indicative of certain pettiness we have allowed to thrive in our current culture. I for one wore a mustache for years. I had successful tours as Plt Ldr, Co Cdr, Bn S3 and BDE S3, all with a mustache. Got top blocks and awards all the way up to Bronze Star with a mustache. Yet, when I went to board for LTC; I shaved it off. I wanted to insure I wouldn't get judged harshly by a mustache nazi, and be non-select over something that "grows wild on my ass", as the COL so eloquently put it. It must have worked, since I am DA select. Therefore, you have to know your audience.I have since kept the mustache off, not because of the officer corps haters, but because my wife didn't like getting poked by it when we kissed. Apparently your beard and mustache get a little more "rigid" with age. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 01 Nov 2014 17:03:38 -0400 2014-11-01T17:03:38-04:00 Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 1:48 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306236&urlhash=306236 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="368141" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/368141-92a-officer-quartermaster-officer">1LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member</a> As I see it the military wants to maintain as much separation as they can between officer and enlisted. So these little clean-cut images. SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 02 Nov 2014 01:48:09 -0400 2014-11-02T01:48:09-04:00 Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 1:06 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306242&urlhash=306242 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In my time as a civilian, we had this same bias against facial hair. Most high-level managers and CEOs don't have 'staches, but it's fine for the entry-level worker bees to have them. <br /><br />I agree with this bias. When something is cleanly cut (grass, hedges, hair), it seems likely that the person charged with maintaining it is detail-oriented, thinks ahead, and puts thought and energy into the effort. So yes, if my commander is clean-shaven, he will gain my respect more quickly than if he weren't. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 02 Nov 2014 01:06:07 -0500 2014-11-02T01:06:07-05:00 Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 2:20 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306275&urlhash=306275 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Our facial hair regulations are stupid in general. My home station is located in a part of the country that is suffering a drought so bad that there are entire communities without water, and were each wasting gallons every day on a superficial grooming standard. Call it what you will, I don't have the time to judge a superior's leadership abilities on how he or she looks.<br /><br />Unless we're in MOPP levels 0 - 4, what's the point of these baby faces?<br /><br />SSgt D. - mustache wearer extraordinaire. SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 02 Nov 2014 02:20:18 -0500 2014-11-02T02:20:18-05:00 Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 3:48 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306316&urlhash=306316 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I guess its a culture thing. It seemed like before WWI, officers were expected to have commanding beards. I am Neutral on it. On some people like me, look stupid with one but others can pull it off. I always dreaded mustache march because I don't wear one well. Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 02 Nov 2014 03:48:29 -0500 2014-11-02T03:48:29-05:00 Response by SSG Andrew Dydasco made Nov 2 at 2014 5:09 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306344&urlhash=306344 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Look at your Chain of Command pictures. Chances are no more than maybe one of the officers (usually the Senior NCOs as well) will be sporting a mustache. SSG Andrew Dydasco Sun, 02 Nov 2014 05:09:31 -0500 2014-11-02T05:09:31-05:00 Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 6:39 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306364&urlhash=306364 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>See my profile picture..... LTC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 02 Nov 2014 06:39:18 -0500 2014-11-02T06:39:18-05:00 Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 2 at 2014 6:55 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306371&urlhash=306371 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It's up there with O's not wearing marksmanship badges, some unwritten "rule" that has taken on a life of its own. MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca Sun, 02 Nov 2014 06:55:16 -0500 2014-11-02T06:55:16-05:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 8:30 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306423&urlhash=306423 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as they are within the regulation, I don't see a problem.  SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 02 Nov 2014 08:30:17 -0500 2014-11-02T08:30:17-05:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 8:57 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306457&urlhash=306457 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a career Soldier, I've spent all my time in light airborne units until recently and I grew up knowing mustaches are a no-go. To me it's a sign of being too lazy to completely shave a face or that you're either a mechanic and a mechanized Soldier. Being clean shaven looks more professional too, that's my opinion. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 02 Nov 2014 08:57:00 -0500 2014-11-02T08:57:00-05:00 Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Nov 2 at 2014 9:34 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306509&urlhash=306509 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-12321"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwhy-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Why+is+it+that+officers+are+considered+unprofessional+who+wear+mustaches%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwhy-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AWhy is it that officers are considered unprofessional who wear mustaches?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="51ca030f04b9b3e372f0b7af7886d019" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/012/321/for_gallery_v2/unnamed.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/012/321/large_v3/unnamed.jpg" alt="Unnamed" /></a></div></div>Facial Armor is a choice. Some can get away with it. The rest are jealous.<br />Below is the picture from my unit for Moustache March 2014. Only of the guys who participated. I am front row, 3rd from left.<br /><br />And you will notice the tribute picture of BGen Robin Olds-legendary moustache wearer. CMSgt James Nolan Sun, 02 Nov 2014 09:34:01 -0500 2014-11-02T09:34:01-05:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 9:55 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306544&urlhash=306544 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In the infantry it is a mark of disdain. I recall a guy that just got back from SFAS with a mustache. In the first PT formation he was at the 1SG called him out and told him to go inside and shave it off asap then come back to formation. He was a SSG. It was funny but it is pretty rare to see a SSG get called out like that. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 02 Nov 2014 09:55:36 -0500 2014-11-02T09:55:36-05:00 Response by SCPO Albert Lee Smith made Nov 2 at 2014 11:25 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306735&urlhash=306735 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think that, when moving from Enlisted to Officer, it is understood that you are now taking a more "corporate" role, where the "clean cut" image is more appropriate. While there is no specific regulation prohibiting the wearing of a mustache as a Officer (at least I don't think there is), if not constantly maintained, it can get unprofessional looking very quickly.  SCPO Albert Lee Smith Sun, 02 Nov 2014 11:25:39 -0500 2014-11-02T11:25:39-05:00 Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 12:23 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=306817&urlhash=306817 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><br />I went through the same thing. It was my first year of ROTC at NC State. I was walking into the building in civilian clothes when I was approached by the SMI. He said, "Officers don't wear mustaches." From the point, 4 years ago, never had a mustache. I guess its just one of those old traditions that we do in the Army. 1LT Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 02 Nov 2014 12:23:33 -0500 2014-11-02T12:23:33-05:00 Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 5:13 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=307217&urlhash=307217 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is an interesting topic to discuss. Thank you for posting this discussion.<br /><br />I acknowledge and understand the "unwritten rule" which disapproves commissioned officers from sporting a mustache, however, I do not see any significant issue(s) arising from viewing, or being a subordinate of an officer who may have a mustache. The United States Army upholds a myriad of traditions that have been upheld throughout its time, and I respect those very traditions that we all cherish. <br /><br />Yet, I personally feel that having a mustache as an officer which adheres to AR 670-1 is perfectly fine. I view sporting a mustache akin to having a left-side sweep in one's hair style, or choosing to shave their heads bald, i.e. an individual preference in style. As for myself, I do not foresee myself growing a mustache, however, I won't stereotype or otherwise negatively judge an individual if they do have one. Rather, I will judge someone based on their professional character, work ethic, and performance. 1LT Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:13:32 -0500 2014-11-02T17:13:32-05:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 5:52 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=307273&urlhash=307273 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Personally I don't grow a mustache because it seems like a pain to make sure it stays within the bounds allowed by AR 670-1. While I am not looking to sport the walrus mustache look, the regulation does seem particularly restrictive. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:52:39 -0500 2014-11-02T17:52:39-05:00 Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Nov 2 at 2014 5:59 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=307290&urlhash=307290 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I went in the Navy in 1980, mustaches and beards were very common with officers and enlisted, but only on ships. You couldn't tell military from civilian by looking at appearance. I guess things have changed a lot. PO1 Rick Serviss Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:59:40 -0500 2014-11-02T17:59:40-05:00 Response by LtCol Jason Davis made Nov 2 at 2014 6:27 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=307330&urlhash=307330 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The services have regulations and as long as you are within regulations there is nothing wrong with having a mustache. I have been in the Corps for 30+ years and an Officer for 17. Other than my tour with HMX-1, while at TBS and in 2012 I have worn a mustache and will retire with one. In HMX-1 there was an unwritten rule that we did not wear mustaches the same was true in TBS, in 2012 I just decided to try something new. Basically, what I am saying is to keep it in regulation and there is no problem. If you find that your Reporting Senior has an issue then you may have to make a decision. LtCol Jason Davis Sun, 02 Nov 2014 18:27:29 -0500 2014-11-02T18:27:29-05:00 Response by CPT Jeremy Smith made Nov 2 at 2014 8:36 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=307484&urlhash=307484 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is just something that has happened over the years. There is no reg against them and I could not care less personally. I even sported one for a very short time but for the most part I do not see officers with them. CPT Jeremy Smith Sun, 02 Nov 2014 20:36:22 -0500 2014-11-02T20:36:22-05:00 Response by PO1 Roderick MacLeod made Nov 2 at 2014 9:50 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=307591&urlhash=307591 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wonder if Black Jack Pershing and Admiral Dewey told their subordinate officers to shave them off. PO1 Roderick MacLeod Sun, 02 Nov 2014 21:50:46 -0500 2014-11-02T21:50:46-05:00 Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2014 8:40 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=308068&urlhash=308068 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have worn a mustache several times while an officer (and wear it pretty well if I do say so!), but with the headache of maintaining it within AR 670-1, I would rather have the ease of being cleanshaven.<br />Regarding professionalism, it seems to me that much of this comes from the 'unkempt' appearance any kind of hair that is not maintained well would present. My father grew a mustache as a young LT in Vietnam and kept it through the 1980s when he finally shaved it off for good (he retired from the Army in 1993). Looking back on old pictures, there are some where he looks unkempt, but I have no reason to doubt his professionalism with or without the mustache! In my own experience, those that met me cleanshaven made their opinion of me and my abilities as such. After I would grow a 'stache, did that mean I was no longer as 'good' as I was before? Of course not!<br />I understand the reasons for short hair on our heads and our faces, but as long as it is kept well groomed, why not allow mustaches? LTC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 03 Nov 2014 08:40:18 -0500 2014-11-03T08:40:18-05:00 Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2014 10:34 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=308214&urlhash=308214 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I've never noticed that issue. I was just commissioned after 12 years enlisted service. I think I'll report to my next command with a mustache and see what happens. LCDR Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:34:10 -0500 2014-11-03T10:34:10-05:00 Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2014 11:02 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=308251&urlhash=308251 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Facial hiar dosent make the man thier qualities as a leader make the man. CSM Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 03 Nov 2014 11:02:25 -0500 2014-11-03T11:02:25-05:00 Response by SPC Judy P. made Nov 3 at 2014 11:35 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=308305&urlhash=308305 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't see the problem.. Regulations states how it is to be worn... There is no way it is considered unprofessional. It actually shows more maturity SPC Judy P. Mon, 03 Nov 2014 11:35:25 -0500 2014-11-03T11:35:25-05:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2014 12:09 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=308374&urlhash=308374 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It takes me forever to grow a good mustache, so I don't do it very often, but I have done it in the past and am planning on sporting one for our annual Movember celebration. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 03 Nov 2014 12:09:09 -0500 2014-11-03T12:09:09-05:00 Response by 1SG Gerald Palmer made Nov 3 at 2014 1:18 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=308545&urlhash=308545 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Whats does it matter 1SG Gerald Palmer Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:18:17 -0500 2014-11-03T13:18:17-05:00 Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2014 2:51 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=308742&urlhash=308742 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-12448"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwhy-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Why+is+it+that+officers+are+considered+unprofessional+who+wear+mustaches%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwhy-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AWhy is it that officers are considered unprofessional who wear mustaches?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="9b955ccd49ed2b0b1f8d99e4da6e2169" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/012/448/for_gallery_v2/Nietzsche-274x300.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/012/448/large_v3/Nietzsche-274x300.jpg" alt="Nietzsche 274x300" /></a></div></div>MUSTACHES FOR ALL! SPC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:51:08 -0500 2014-11-03T14:51:08-05:00 Response by LTC Charles Sherman made Nov 3 at 2014 3:36 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=308871&urlhash=308871 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Could I not have made O-6 because I have a 'stache? The world may never know, although I did shave it off...for the first time in 30 years...for my DA photo as an LTC, because I was 'advised' that the O-6 boards didn't like facial hair of any kind. (See above for the only known photo of me without lip hair, since 1981!). In the end it didn't matter, since I never went to the board, for several good reasons. And if I hadn't been in the MEB/PEB pipeline after my last deployment, my new DA/board photo would have had the 'stache.<br /><br />Other than that, I've never had a problem with my 'stache. If anyone looked down on my for it, they never said anything where I could hear. And it obviously didn't keep me from getting promoted to O-5. Perhaps it's just a sign of the "lower standards" for Reserve soldiers, but I never considered it a big deal at all and none of my bosses did either. Keeping it within regs was never a problem because I kept it right. Having a mustache never seemed to affect my competence or mission performance, so I find any prejudice against them to be kind of ridiculous.<br /><br />My wife's first response to my bare lip, when I shaved it off, was "grow it back"! And I did. LTC Charles Sherman Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:36:48 -0500 2014-11-03T15:36:48-05:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2014 3:54 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=308913&urlhash=308913 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Most Officer&#39;s that do it seem to be joking, such as &quot;the combat &#39;stache&quot;, hence it is taken as a joke. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:54:13 -0500 2014-11-03T15:54:13-05:00 Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Nov 3 at 2014 5:02 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=309020&urlhash=309020 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-12459"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwhy-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Why+is+it+that+officers+are+considered+unprofessional+who+wear+mustaches%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwhy-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AWhy is it that officers are considered unprofessional who wear mustaches?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="d1a3753e2b57e8f532581e1e9f1f4645" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/012/459/for_gallery_v2/Bad_example.jpeg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/012/459/large_v3/Bad_example.jpeg" alt="Bad example" /></a></div></div>Just a little unprofessional piloting with my mustache, patches on the helmet and well.......... CW5 Sam R. Baker Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:02:32 -0500 2014-11-03T17:02:32-05:00 Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 1:39 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=309701&urlhash=309701 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I really don't like them most of the time, really any time other than while deployed. If you are going to be different from the crowd and stand out, then you better be extremely competent, if not you are going to be singled out for being different. <br />I have enjoyed pushing regulations and unwritten rules from time to time, keeping more hair than 4 or 5 CSMs combined on top of my head, or shaving it all off and growing a mustache while deployed, and looking goofy. You just have to be you, but if you are going to stand out be the absolutely best at your job, because performance matters more than anything. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 04 Nov 2014 01:39:11 -0500 2014-11-04T01:39:11-05:00 Response by SFC Wesley Arnold, Jr made Nov 4 at 2014 1:46 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=309703&urlhash=309703 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why is it such a question as to O's with mustaches? The bigger question should be Mustaches vs AR 670-1? AR 670-1 says you can any male Soldier may a mustache; however "un-written" rules say No for Officers, Highly Not Recommended during NCOES, No for Senior NCOs and in some Division SOPs.<br /><br />I wore my mustache for most of my 22y but admit I played the game an shaved a time or two ... like for DA Photos; but why? Are they authorized or not? I they are such a bad thing why authorize in the first place? That's like saying that despite AR 670-1 requirements the only expectable haircut is a "High-n-Tight" SFC Wesley Arnold, Jr Tue, 04 Nov 2014 01:46:41 -0500 2014-11-04T01:46:41-05:00 Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 11:06 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=310108&urlhash=310108 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is the first I've heard about a perception difference between officers and NCOs regarding mustaches. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:06:46 -0500 2014-11-04T11:06:46-05:00 Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 11:13 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=310115&urlhash=310115 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-12511"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwhy-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Why+is+it+that+officers+are+considered+unprofessional+who+wear+mustaches%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwhy-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AWhy is it that officers are considered unprofessional who wear mustaches?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="dc5f201a9a656a82e08fd498011d49c2" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/012/511/for_gallery_v2/images.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/012/511/large_v3/images.jpg" alt="Images" /></a></div></div>This has been previously discussed. But I&#39;ll add what I&#39;ve said before. If you think you&#39;re somehow more professional than this guy with his handle-bar, quit drinking the Kool-Aid:<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3158/millett-lewis-l.php">http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3158/millett-lewis-l.php</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.badassoftheweek.com/millett.html">http://www.badassoftheweek.com/millett.html</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/004/595/qrc/bg-back-link.png?1443026195"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3158/millett-lewis-l.php">CMOHS.org - Captain MILLETT, LEWIS L., U.S. Army</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"></p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:13:50 -0500 2014-11-04T11:13:50-05:00 Response by CSM David Heidke made Nov 4 at 2014 12:56 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=310288&urlhash=310288 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't care if you have a mustache or not. But you better wear it right. I can't judge too much from your picture but maybe it's a little too wide.<br /><br />If an officer in my unit has an out of spec cookie duster, they are gonna hear about it from me. CSM David Heidke Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:56:10 -0500 2014-11-04T12:56:10-05:00 Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Nov 4 at 2014 3:14 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=310518&urlhash=310518 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You were told to remove it because the person who told you obviously didnt look good in one, jealousy,jealousy jealousy, I say if you keep it within reg's why not, its a good role model for others to follow. SGT Michael Glenn Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:14:44 -0500 2014-11-04T15:14:44-05:00 Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Nov 4 at 2014 3:15 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=310520&urlhash=310520 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does this still apply during no shave November however?<br /><br />I cannot grow a beard to participate, so I was thinking of at least letting the upper lip grow out a bit.<br /><br />This has always been one of those strange standards that I do not understand, but I usually follow what the boss wants me to do in the regards to facial hair, since I have no real opinion one way or the other. CPT Zachary Brooks Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:15:50 -0500 2014-11-04T15:15:50-05:00 Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 9:13 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=311077&urlhash=311077 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Major that I work for has one and takes grief from the Brig Gen in our Chain quite a bit about it. It's good for lots of jokes though. His wifes says she likes it though so... MSgt Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:13:20 -0500 2014-11-04T21:13:20-05:00 Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 9:14 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=311081&urlhash=311081 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Diversity is the best flavor of our military and nation.  I NEVER sport a "Stashe" but for Mo-VEMBER I am growing one to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer and normally male-based diseases.  <br /><br />I figured if I can run a 5K in Midtown Atlanta wearing a pink tutu to raise money for Breast Cancer - I can grow a moustache in MOVEMBER.  <a target="_blank" href="http://mobro.co/chriskehl">http://mobro.co/chriskehl</a> <br /><br />It's going to be a hairy journey and I'm looking for friends to join me. I want YOU to join my Movember team and help change the face of men's health: <a target="_blank" href="http://moteam.co/lucas-group-s-mo-vember">http://moteam.co/lucas-group-s-mo-vember</a> <br /><br />~Chris aka MAJ K MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:14:47 -0500 2014-11-04T21:14:47-05:00 Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2014 3:04 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=311402&urlhash=311402 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This story has inspired me, and since it's Mo-vember....this is going to happen! haha CW4 Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 05 Nov 2014 03:04:01 -0500 2014-11-05T03:04:01-05:00 Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2014 3:17 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=311406&urlhash=311406 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Job proformance outweights any face hair Maj Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 05 Nov 2014 03:17:48 -0500 2014-11-05T03:17:48-05:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2014 5:43 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=311478&urlhash=311478 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think a mustache can look professional. Just have to keep it within regs. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 05 Nov 2014 05:43:23 -0500 2014-11-05T05:43:23-05:00 Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Nov 5 at 2014 9:50 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=311750&urlhash=311750 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't care unless the commander is a SHE. 1SG Michael Blount Wed, 05 Nov 2014 09:50:57 -0500 2014-11-05T09:50:57-05:00 Response by MAJ Dallas D. made Nov 5 at 2014 10:08 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=311780&urlhash=311780 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I never grew one while on active duty because I felt the regulation left you with a Hitler style mustache and that wasn't for me. MAJ Dallas D. Wed, 05 Nov 2014 10:08:37 -0500 2014-11-05T10:08:37-05:00 Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2014 11:54 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=311895&urlhash=311895 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Mustaches save lives!!! Seen it with my own eyes! SGT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 05 Nov 2014 11:54:30 -0500 2014-11-05T11:54:30-05:00 Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2014 12:02 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=311904&urlhash=311904 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm not an officer so I'm not a qualified spokesman but while deployed in Afghanistan my company grew war staches when we first arrived and started our route clearance missions. Including Officers but I'm sure the rule is slacked while in country! SGT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:02:12 -0500 2014-11-05T12:02:12-05:00 Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Nov 5 at 2014 12:39 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=311976&urlhash=311976 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>AR670-1 is the last word. Other than that, opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one. As a SNCO I was told a couple times to get rid of mine, but I never did. It takes a little more than hair under the nose to be non-professional. SGM Mikel Dawson Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:39:29 -0500 2014-11-05T12:39:29-05:00 Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2014 12:53 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=312013&urlhash=312013 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think it depends on your unit's culture. In the Air Force, there's an unwritten rule that says that officers don't wear ribbons in their blues when they don't wear the service coat. I've seen many prior-enlisted officers that wear their ribbons, but the majority don't.<br /><br />Also in the Air Force, many members, officer and enlisted alike, grow mustaches in March to honor the legacy of Robin Olds, one of the greatest leaders/fighter pilots in the Air Force's short history. Maj Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:53:56 -0500 2014-11-05T12:53:56-05:00 Response by PO3 Christopher Saucedo made Nov 5 at 2014 1:04 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=312036&urlhash=312036 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It should not matter either way. It is just individuals dictating how they feel others should appear in a given position. PO3 Christopher Saucedo Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:04:21 -0500 2014-11-05T13:04:21-05:00 Response by PO1 Ron Clark made Nov 5 at 2014 1:12 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=312044&urlhash=312044 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I joined the Navy when even beards were legal, without a chit! I have seen many officers with mustaches, always properly groomed and trimmed. I say if it's not against the regs., then face furniture should not be a problem, with all of the other problems in the military. PO1 Ron Clark Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:12:26 -0500 2014-11-05T13:12:26-05:00 Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2014 2:45 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=312248&urlhash=312248 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can only recall seeing one Officer wearing a mustache. A Captain I used to work with told me that it was frowned upon. One of those unwritten rules. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:45:25 -0500 2014-11-05T14:45:25-05:00 Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 5 at 2014 3:30 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=312332&urlhash=312332 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If someone shows me how to block faces with those "black squares", I will show you some GLORIOUS combat CAV staches on our pilots when we went to play with Saddam in early 2003. I am talking......GLORIOUS!!! SFC Mark Merino Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:30:47 -0500 2014-11-05T15:30:47-05:00 Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Nov 5 at 2014 8:28 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=312795&urlhash=312795 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My boss (wife) won't allow one even when I do retire some day. CPT Jacob Swartout Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:28:48 -0500 2014-11-05T20:28:48-05:00 Response by Cpl Kenneth Ledbetter made Nov 6 at 2014 3:14 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=314096&urlhash=314096 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is because most of the women can't grow a good mustaches. Looks back in military history, most of our great leaders had facial hair, look at Vietnam pics of combat veterans, facial hair. What's wrong with a man looking manly, officer or not. Cpl Kenneth Ledbetter Thu, 06 Nov 2014 15:14:11 -0500 2014-11-06T15:14:11-05:00 Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2015 7:50 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-it-that-officers-are-considered-unprofessional-who-wear-mustaches?n=757629&urlhash=757629 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't see how it really matters either way. 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