Do you think male Soldiers should know the female regulations in AR 670-1 just as much as the female herself?

I have to say, as a leader, you should know AR 670-1, when you correct someone about uniform, hair or other things, quote it to them...or at least guide them where to go to look for it..

At the very least, you'd better be able to find the answer. Memory fails and regulations change, but black and white is black and white.

Everyone is adding in the word "leader" and it was not part of the question. It simply asked if males should know. The answer is still yes. I have pointed out errors to subordinates, peers, superiors, and others not in my chain of command. Starting with the caveat "are you aware that" to make it non confrontational. Most were thankful as it was something that they were not aware of or something that was overlooked.

They publish those regs so they can be referenced. The Army isn't ran on the tradition of oral history. Learn what you can but don't fear looking up a reg. Nobody can memorize it all. Know the basic and obvious, sure, but I don't think it's a knock on someone if they have to consult the regs to answer a specific question.

SSG Drew Cook - I am guessing you never read the original question, which stated "MALES" very clearly. Good effort at tossing the darts though.

MSG John Wirts - I agree that both sexes nees to know all the standards. But the question stated male. Semper Fidelis.

1stSgt (Join to see) - I read it quite fine, thanks. I was just keeping you in check.

1stSgt (Join to see) - I read the question, I agree with the statement THAT ALL LEADERS that MEANS BOTH MALE AND FEMALE need to know the all the regulations and standards for all of their subordinates. If you don't understand that you need to go back to the days of the Women's Army Corps. Just because the question was not framed to include female leaders, does not mean a correct answer should address only the restricted question unless we go back to a segregated military with the WAC as the exclusive branch for women.

This question is not ridiculous at all. I asked simply because on daily bases my male battles buddies ask me if such things are correct on a female because most of them dont know. So it is important if males get more involved in the female portion of the AR 670-1

Then they need to turn their NCO status in.....Dress and Appearance is a core knowledge item every NCO should know.....just like Drill and Ceremony....but that's another issue.

1SG Cardell Middleton - Its a ridiculous question because knowing stds is part of being a leader....just like you must know the PT stds you must know the Dress and Appearance, and Drill and Ceremony, and your duty specific stds.....i think its ridiculous in that it is even being asked....why would a leader not need to know dress and appearance ??