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Chapter 2

Grooming Standards

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsGeneral Information

The primary consideration is to have a neatly groomed

appearance while wearing naval uniforms.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsGeneral Information

Assigned with the USMCs

-if you elect to wear and are issued the Marine service uniforms at no expense, you must abide by grooming standards established for Marines.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsGeneral Information

Smartness….

WRT:Image, cleanliness, articles,

glasses, undergarments, military creases, tailoring of the uniform

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsGeneral Information

Image:US Navy personnel must set and maintain the high standards of

smartness in uniform appearance

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsGeneral Information

Cleanliness:-Uniforms shall be kept scrupulously clean.-lace, devices and insignia bright and free from tarnish and corrosion…

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsGeneral Information

Articles:no articles shall protrude from or

be visible on the uniform:-cell phones, pencils, pens, watch chains, KEY CHAIN fobs, large large walletswallets, etc.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsGeneral Information

Articles:Bags shall be hand carried

except:1.Backpacks/gym bags worn when riding a bicycle or motorcycle 2.Women’s Navy certified handbags (over left shoulder)3.Full Sea bag on both shoulders or left hand

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Articles:Glasses…

1.Prescription glasses2.Conservative sunglasses (not in formation)3.Contact lenses ( natural in color)

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsGeneral Information

Articles:Undergarments….

-APPROPRIATE

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsGeneral Information

Articles:Military Creases….

-Are individual option-Sewn-in not authorized

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsGeneral Information

Articles:Tailoring of the uniform….

-to provide a well-fitting, professional military bearing.-not to present a “tight” fit

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

The good judgment of leaders at all levels is key to enforcement of Navy

grooming policy

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

Hair for men:-neat, clean and well groomed-above ears and around neck; tapered….-on the neck; not touch the collar-bulk of hair not to exceed 2”

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

Hair for women:-not outrageously multicolored or faddish…-color must look natural and complementary-ponytails, pigtails, widely spaced individual hanging locks, & braids which protrude from the head are not authorized….

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Hair for women:-hairstyle of multiple braids is worn: shall be of uniform dimension, approx. ¼”, and tightly interwoven.-no foreign objects braided into the hair-corn rows (fore and aft) are OK but shall not protrude from the head

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

Hair for women:-in uniform, the hair may touch, but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back collar.-Jumper uniforms; may extend a maximum of 1-1/2” below the top of jumper collar.

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Shaving & Mustaches:-no portion of the mustache shall extend below the lip line of the upper lip….-length of individual hair shall not exceed approx. ½”…-no shave chits; facial hair shall not exceed ¼”….

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

Hairpieces:

wigs or hairpieces shall be of good “quality” and fit, present a natural

appearance and conform to grooming standards.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

Hairpieces for men:

wigs or hairpieces may be worn to for cosmetic reasons to cover natural baldness or physical

disfigurement.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

Hairpieces for women:

wigs or hairpieces meeting women’s grooming standards are

authorized in uniform.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

Cosmetics for women (ONLY):

-Colors blend with natural skin tone.

-lipstick colors; conservative and complement individual

-long false eyelashes; not in uniform!!!!

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

Jewelry:

-CONSERVATIVE

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

Jewelry - rings:

-one ring per hand PLUS wedding/engagement ring set.

-not on thumbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

Jewelry – earrings for men:

not authorized in uniform, civvies on base, civvies at military

functions, some foreign countries

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsPersonal Appearance

Jewelry – earrings for women:

-One per ear in uniform-4mm – 6mm ball-gold for the E7 & above and silver for the E6 & below

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Chapter 7

Civilian Clothing

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7

Civilian ClothingWear can be suspended for:-improper wear-brings discredit upon the Navy-fail to maintain uniforms or sea bag requirements

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7

Civilian ClothingCasual (picnics, athletic events, daytime stuff):

-tank-tops, white “undershirts” worn as outer garments, cut-off shorts and shower sandals

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7

Civilian Clothing

wearing or displaying clothing, jewelry, tattoos, etc., depicting

marijuana or any other controlled substance or advocating drug abuse

is PROHIBITED

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7

Civilian ClothingEarrings for men:

NEGATIVE!

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Civilian ClothingIn foreign countries:

Follow what the country says….

Any Questions?????

HM1 (SW/AW) T AlburgTimothy.alburg@med.navy.mil