AR 670-1: 3-1. Personal appearance policies

3-1. Personal appearance policies

a. Soldiers will present a professional image at all times and will continue to set the example in military presence,

both on and off duty. Pride in appearance includes Soldiers’ physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards in accordance with AR 600–9.

b. A vital ingredient of the Army’s strength and military effectiveness is the pride and self-discipline that American

Soldiers bring to their Service through a conservative military image. It is the responsibility of commanders to ensure that military personnel under their command present a neat and soldierly appearance. Therefore, in the absence of specific procedures or guidelines, commanders must determine a Soldier’s compliance with standards in this regula- tion.

c. The Army uniform regulations for standards of personal appearance and grooming are as specific as is practica-

ble in order to establish the parameters with which Soldiers must comply.

d. Soldiers may wear religious apparel, articles, or jewelry with the uniform, to include the physical fitness uniform,

as authorized by paragraph 3–15 of this regulation. Requests for other religious accommodations related to the wear and appearance of the uniform, personal appearance, and personal grooming practices must be submitted in accord- ance with AR 600–20. Wear and appearance standards for Soldiers with approved religious accommodations for hi- jabs, beards, and turbans are provided in paragraph 3–16.

e. Portions of this chapter are punitive. Violation of the specific prohibitions and requirements set forth in this

chapter may result in adverse administrative action and/or charges under the provisions of the UCMJ.