Male Grooming Standards
Male hair must appear in this style on both sides and on the back of the head.
Tapered
Alterations that affect the functionality of the uniform (e.g. sewing down collars, or pockets) are...
Not authorized
Worn underneath the light blue shirt
V-neck or athletic style, white tank top undershirt
Must be zipped at least halfway between the waistband and collar
PT Jacket
This person in your unit may be more restrictive for tattoos, body ornaments and/or personal grooming based on legal, safety, sanitary, and/or host nation agreements.
Your Commander
Female hair ends at what point?
Above the bottom edge of collar
This hairstyle is not permitted.
Clue: Native American tribe.
Mohawk
If sleeves are rolled up, these must remain visible.
The cuffs.
If worn, ribbons will be centered and resting on what part of the shirt
The edge of the pleated pocket on the wearers left
There are no restrictions on the color of these items
Athletic Shoes
Males can wear earrings in this situation.
Off-Duty & Out of Uniform, On or Off-Base
Long hair will be secured but may have loose ends and may extend below the bottom edge of the collar in which uniform?
Physical Training Gear (PTGs)
Sideburns will not extend below here.
Bottom of the ear opening.
The color of all name tapes, USAF tapes, and most rank insignia
Spice Brown
Will be worn with female long-sleeved blue blouse and is optional with female short-sleeved blue blouse
Tie tab
Must be tucked into the shorts or running pants at all times
PT Shirt
The only authorized tattoo/body marking on the hands.
One Ring Tattoo on One Finger on One Hand
If worn, fabric scrunchies, hairpins, combs, clips, headbands, elastic bands and barrettes must be what color?
These will not not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth.
Mustaches
The maximum number of patches that can be worn on each sleeve
All ribbons, badges, and devices are required on this article of clothing
Service Dress Jacket/Coat
Socks can be these colors
White or Black
Fingernails must not exceed what length beyond the tip of the finger
1/4 inch
Which hairstyle is not authorized: Locs, braids, twists, micro-braids, French braids, Dutch braids, dreadlocks, cornrows
Dreadlocks
Male hair will not exceed this amount in bulk.
2 inches
(Updated from 1 1/4 inches in September 2020)
Effective 1 September 2020, Airmen will only wear this color T-Shirt under the OCP coat/blouse
Coyote Brown
Will be centered between the bottom edge of the knot and bottom tip of the tie
Tie tack.
Will extend no lower than 6 inches below the natural waist line
PT Sweatshirt
Authorized colors for Watches
Solid color black, brown, silver or gold
Female hair will not exceed this amount in bulk from the scalp.
4 inches
(Updated from 3 inches in September 2020)
When authorized for medical reasons, members will keep beards/all facial hair trimmed not to exceed what length?
1/4 inch in length
Will be secured and items stowed here will not be visible.
Pockets
With arms hanging naturally, male sleeves will end at what length below the wrist on the long-sleeved shirt?
1/4 to 1/2 Inch
PT Shorts and Running Pants Will Rest at or within how many inches of the waistline?
At or Within 2 Inches
The maximum number of rings an Airman may wear
3 Rings
Portions of hair that have been intentionally or unintentionally fused together.
Locs.