NAVPERS 15665INAVPERS 15665I

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OverviewOverview

Chapter 2: Grooming StandardsChapter 2: Grooming Standards

Chapter 7: Civilian ClothingChapter 7: Civilian Clothing

CHAPTER 2CHAPTER 2

GROOMING STANDARDSGROOMING STANDARDS

General InformationGeneral Information

No articles shall protrude from or be visible on No articles shall protrude from or be visible on the uniform, such as, pencils, pens, cigarettes or the uniform, such as, pencils, pens, cigarettes or similar itemssimilar items

Communication DevicesCommunication Devices– Working and Service uniforms: One wireless Working and Service uniforms: One wireless

communication device may be worn on the communication device may be worn on the belt, either side of the body and aft of the belt, either side of the body and aft of the elbowelbow

Civilian BagsCivilian Bags

All bags worn must be All bags worn must be solid black or Navy bluesolid black or Navy blue

Working and Service uniformsWorking and Service uniforms– Computer bags/Brief cases may be worn Computer bags/Brief cases may be worn

across the left shoulder (fore & aft)across the left shoulder (fore & aft)

– Backpacks may be worn over both shoulders Backpacks may be worn over both shoulders when wearing the working uniform when wearing the working uniform

MenMen

HairHair

– Tapered above the ears and around the neck Tapered above the ears and around the neck from the lower natural hairline from the lower natural hairline upwards at upwards at least least ¾ ¾ inch inch and and outward not greater than ¾ inchoutward not greater than ¾ inch

– Hair shall be no longer than Hair shall be no longer than 4 inches 4 inches and cannot and cannot touch ears, collar, extend below eyebrows when touch ears, collar, extend below eyebrows when headgear is removedheadgear is removed

– Bulk of the hair must be no longer than 2 inchesBulk of the hair must be no longer than 2 inches

– One (cut, clipped or shaved) natural, narrow, for and aft part is authorized.

WomenWomen

HairHair

– No outrageously multicolored or faddish hairstylesNo outrageously multicolored or faddish hairstyles

– Haircuts and styles shall present a balanced appearance.  Haircuts and styles shall present a balanced appearance.  Lopsided and extremely asymmetrical styles are not authorized.  . 

– Ponytails, pigtails, widely spaced individual hanging locks, Ponytails, pigtails, widely spaced individual hanging locks, and braids which protrude from the head, are not and braids which protrude from the head, are not authorized.  authorized. 

– Multiple braids are authorized.  Shall be of   Shall be of uniform uniform dimension, small in diameter (approx. 1/4 inch), and tightly dimension, small in diameter (approx. 1/4 inch), and tightly interwoven to present a neat, professional, well groomed interwoven to present a neat, professional, well groomed appearance.  appearance. 

HairHair– Hair shall not show from under the front of the brim of the

combination hat, garrison, or command ball caps.  Hairstyles which do not allow headgear to be worn in this manner, or which interfere with the proper wear of protective masks or equipment are prohibited. 

 

HairHair

– No portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp will No portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp will exceed approximately 2 inchesexceed approximately 2 inches

– A A maximum of two small barrettes/combs/  clips, similar to hair maximum of two small barrettes/combs/  clips, similar to hair color, may be used in the haircolor, may be used in the hair. Additional bobby pins or rubber . Additional bobby pins or rubber bands matching hair color may be used to hold hair in place, if bands matching hair color may be used to hold hair in place, if necessary.  necessary. 

– When in uniform, the hair may touch, but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar.  With jumper uniforms, hair may extend a maximum of 1-1/2 inches below the top of the jumper collar. 

Shaving and Mustaches (Men)Shaving and Mustaches (Men)

– The face shall be clean shaven unless a shaving waiver is authorized by the Commanding Officer

– Must be kept neatly and closely trimmed

– No portion of the mustache shall extend below the lip line of the upper lip nor beyond a horizontal line extending across the corners of the mouth and no more than 1/4 inch beyond a vertical line drawn from the corner of the mouth

– The length of an individual mustache hair fully extended shall not exceed approximately ½ inch

MenMen– Wigs or hairpieces may be worn by active duty personnel Wigs or hairpieces may be worn by active duty personnel

while in uniform or duty status only for cosmetic reasons to while in uniform or duty status only for cosmetic reasons to cover natural baldness or physical disfigurementcover natural baldness or physical disfigurement..  Wigs may   Wigs may be worn by Naval Reserve personnel engaged in inactive be worn by Naval Reserve personnel engaged in inactive duty for trainingduty for training

WomenWomen– Wigs or hairpieces meeting women's grooming standards Wigs or hairpieces meeting women's grooming standards

are authorized for wear by personnel while in uniform or duty are authorized for wear by personnel while in uniform or duty statusstatus

HAIRPIECES

Fingernails

MenMen

– Shall not extend past finger tipsShall not extend past finger tips

WomenWomen

– Shall not exceed ¼ inch measured from Shall not exceed ¼ inch measured from fingertipfingertip

– Nail polish must complement the skin toneNail polish must complement the skin tone

JewelryJewelryOne ring per hand, plus a wedding/engagement ring set. One ring per hand, plus a wedding/engagement ring set. Not authorized for wear on thumbNot authorized for wear on thumb..

EarringsEarrings– MenMen: : Not authorized Not authorized while in uniform or in civilian while in uniform or in civilian

clothes on at any military function or on any base.clothes on at any military function or on any base.– WomenWomen: One earring per ear (center of earlobe): One earring per ear (center of earlobe)

Shall be Shall be 4mm – 6mm ball 4mm – 6mm ball (approx. 1/8 – 1/4 inch)(approx. 1/8 – 1/4 inch)Gold for Officers/CPOs and Silver for enlisted Gold for Officers/CPOs and Silver for enlisted personnelpersonnelSmall single pearls are authorized for wear with Dinner Small single pearls are authorized for wear with Dinner and Formal Dress uniformsand Formal Dress uniforms

TATTOOS/BODY ART/BRANDSTATTOOS/BODY ART/BRANDS

Four criteria determine whether tattoos, Four criteria determine whether tattoos, body art and brands are permitted for body art and brands are permitted for Navy personnelNavy personnel

– ContentContent

– LocationLocation

– SizeSize

– CosmeticCosmetic

ContentContent

– Tattoos/body art/brands located anywhere on Tattoos/body art/brands located anywhere on the body that are prejudicial to good order, the body that are prejudicial to good order, discipline, and morale or are of a nature to bring discipline, and morale or are of a nature to bring discredit upon the Naval service are prohibited.  discredit upon the Naval service are prohibited. 

– Tattoos/body art/brands that symbolize affiliation Tattoos/body art/brands that symbolize affiliation with gangs, supremacist or extremist groups, or with gangs, supremacist or extremist groups, or advocate illegal drug use are prohibited.advocate illegal drug use are prohibited.

LocationLocation

– No tattoos/body art/brands on the head, face, No tattoos/body art/brands on the head, face, neck, or scalp.  The neck area for purposes neck, or scalp.  The neck area for purposes of this regulation is any portion visible when of this regulation is any portion visible when wearing a crew neck T-shirt or open collar wearing a crew neck T-shirt or open collar uniform shirt.  uniform shirt. 

– Permissible tattoos/body art/brands on the Permissible tattoos/body art/brands on the torso area of the body shall not be visible torso area of the body shall not be visible through white uniform clothing.through white uniform clothing.

SizeSize

– Individual tattoos/body art/brands exposed by wearing a Individual tattoos/body art/brands exposed by wearing a short sleeve uniform shirt shall be no larger in size than short sleeve uniform shirt shall be no larger in size than the the wearer’s hand with fingers extended and joined with the thumb touching the base of the index finger. 

– Tattoos/body art/brands that exceed size criteria are Tattoos/body art/brands that exceed size criteria are waiverable provided they do not violate the content waiverable provided they do not violate the content and/or location criteriaand/or location criteria

CosmeticCosmetic

For the purpose of this regulation, For the purpose of this regulation, cosmetic tattooing refers to medical or cosmetic tattooing refers to medical or surgical procedures conducted by surgical procedures conducted by licensed, qualified medical personnellicensed, qualified medical personnel

CosmeticCosmetic– Effective 1 November 2009, cosmetic permanent Effective 1 November 2009, cosmetic permanent

makeup is authorized for eyebrows, eyeliner, lipstick makeup is authorized for eyebrows, eyeliner, lipstick and lip liner. Permanent makeup will be in good taste and lip liner. Permanent makeup will be in good taste and blend naturally with the skin tone. Lipstick colors and blend naturally with the skin tone. Lipstick colors shall be conservative and complement the individual.shall be conservative and complement the individual.

Hair for men shall be no longer than ____ Hair for men shall be no longer than ____ inches.inches.

a.a. 22

b.b. 66

c.c. 44

d.d. don’t knowdon’t know

With jumper uniforms, women’s hair may extend a With jumper uniforms, women’s hair may extend a maximum of _____ inches below the top of the jumper maximum of _____ inches below the top of the jumper

collar.collar.

a.a. 22

b.b. 11

c.c. 2-1/22-1/2

d.d. 1-1/21-1/2

Chapter 7Chapter 7

CIVILIAN CLOTHINGCIVILIAN CLOTHING

GeneralGeneral– Commands are authorized to suspend the wear of civilian Commands are authorized to suspend the wear of civilian

clothing for individuals who fail to wear civilian clothing as clothing for individuals who fail to wear civilian clothing as outlined in Chapter 7, Section 1 of the U.S. Navy Uniform outlined in Chapter 7, Section 1 of the U.S. Navy Uniform RegulationsRegulations

– Civilian clothes privilege may also be suspended for those Civilian clothes privilege may also be suspended for those whose appearance may bring discredit upon the Navy, or who whose appearance may bring discredit upon the Navy, or who fail to maintain adequate uniforms or seabag requirements fail to maintain adequate uniforms or seabag requirements properly.  Regional commanders and the senior officers properly.  Regional commanders and the senior officers present may suspend the privilege of wearing civilian clothing present may suspend the privilege of wearing civilian clothing to meet local conditions.to meet local conditions.

Drug Avocation ProhibitedDrug Avocation Prohibited– Wearing or displaying clothing, jewelry, tattoos, etc., Wearing or displaying clothing, jewelry, tattoos, etc.,

depicting marijuana or any other controlled substance or depicting marijuana or any other controlled substance or advocating drug abuse isadvocating drug abuse is PROHIBITED PROHIBITED at all times on any at all times on any military installation or under any circumstance which is likely military installation or under any circumstance which is likely to discredit the Navy.to discredit the Navy.

Wearing Uniform Articles with Wearing Uniform Articles with Civilian ClothesCivilian Clothes

All-Weather Coat/Raincoat (w/o insignia)All-Weather Coat/Raincoat (w/o insignia)

Command/Navy Ball CapCommand/Navy Ball Cap

HandbagHandbag

Peacoat (w/o insignia)Peacoat (w/o insignia)

Black V-Neck Pullover (w/o nametag)Black V-Neck Pullover (w/o nametag)

What document governs the U.S. What document governs the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations?Navy Uniform Regulations?

a.a. NAVPERS 15665NAVPERS 15665

b.b. NAVPERS 14165NAVPERS 14165

c.c. NAVPERS 15560NAVPERS 15560

d.d. NAVPERS 15878NAVPERS 15878

Any procedures or components, Any procedures or components, regarding uniforms or grooming,regarding uniforms or grooming,not discussed in the U.S. Navy not discussed in the U.S. Navy

Uniform Regulations areUniform Regulations are PROHIBITEDPROHIBITED

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Questions?Questions?