OFF DUTY APPEARANCE
PT UNIFORMS
WEAR OF THE UNIFORM
HAIR STANDARDS
100

May soldiers mix civilian clothing and military clothing when off duty?

No. Mixing civilian and military uniform items is not authorized.

100

What is the Level One Army PT uniform, and at what temperature are we authorized to wear it? 

Short-sleeved shirt and shorts for temperatures 49 degrees and above. 

100

Are soldiers authorized to roll up their sleeves in the Army Combat Uniform? 

Yes, with the commander's approval and only during field training exercises.

100

What is the maximum length a female soldier's ponytail can be? 

Max length is 6 inches from the top of the collar.

200

Are males authorized to wear earrings off duty in civilian clothing?

No, when male soldiers are not in uniform and off duty, earring wear is not restricted as long as the earrings do not create or support ear gauging

200

What is the only authorized color and reflective belt that can be? 

Yellow

200

Is it mandatory that all qualified paratroopers wear their parachutist badge.  

Yes, while in Garrison. 

200

What is the maximum authorized length of male soldiers' hair? 

2 inches on top and 1 inch on the sides. 

300

According to AR 670-1, is civilian headgear authorized for wear indoors?

When on a military installation, civilian headgear will be removed indoors. 

300

When/Where are Personal Listening Devices authorized while wearing the Army physical fitness uniform?  

When conducting individual PT inside a fitness center. 

300

How many skill badges are authorized to be worn in the Army Combat Uniform?

No more than 5.
300

Are sideburns authorized for male soldiers, and if so, what is the limit? 

Yes, sideburns are permitted, but must not extend below the bottom of the ear opening.  

400

True or False. Soldiers may wear all or part of the PT uniform with civilian attire off the installation

True, unless restricted by the commander. 

400

At what temperature are we authorized to wear Level 4 full winter PT uniforms? 

32 degrees or below.

400
Are soldiers authorized to wear Personal Hearing Devices while in the Army Combat Uniform? 

Soldiers are not authorized to wear wireless or non-wireless devices/earpieces while wearing Army uniforms. 

400

How are female soldiers authorized to wear bangs?

Any type of bangs that do not extend past the eyebrows. 

500

Are hair rollers authorized to be worn in civilian clothing? 

Yes. 

500

When conducting PT in the Army Combat Uniform, are patches optional? 

No, when worn for PT, the US Army tape, name tape, rank, and subdued 82nd Airborne Patch, along with the US flag, will be worn. 

500

True or false. When wearing the Army Combat Uniform with a hijab, females are allowed to cover their eyebrows, eyes, cheeks, nose, mouth, and chin.

False. The hijab must be closely fitted to the contours of the head and neck and may not cover the eyebrows, eyes, cheeks, nose, mouth, or chin.

500
What is the authorized hair length that a female can have without securing it? 

Hair length must not extend beyond the edge of the collar in all uniforms. 

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