u.s. navy uniform regulations navpers 15665 hm1 (sw/aw) alburg

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NAVPERS 15665NAVPERS 15665HM1 (SW/AW) Alburg


Chapter 2

Grooming Standards

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2Grooming StandardsGeneral Information

The primary consideration is to have a neatly groomed

appearance while wearing naval uniforms.


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.


Smartness….

WRT:Image, cleanliness, articles,

glasses, undergarments, military creases, tailoring of the uniform


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

smartness in uniform appearance


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


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.


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


Articles:Glasses…

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


Articles:Undergarments….

-APPROPRIATE


Articles:Military Creases….

-Are individual option-Sewn-in not authorized


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


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”


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….


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


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.


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”….


Hairpieces:

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

appearance and conform to grooming standards.


Hairpieces for men:

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

disfigurement.


Hairpieces for women:

wigs or hairpieces meeting women’s grooming standards are

authorized in uniform.


Cosmetics for women (ONLY):

-Colors blend with natural skin tone.

-lipstick colors; conservative and complement individual

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


Jewelry:

-CONSERVATIVE


Jewelry - rings:

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

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


Jewelry – earrings for men:

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

functions, some foreign countries


Jewelry – earrings for women:

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


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


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

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


Civilian Clothing

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

marijuana or any other controlled substance or advocating drug abuse

is PROHIBITED


Civilian ClothingEarrings for men:

NEGATIVE!


Civilian ClothingIn foreign countries:

Follow what the country says….

Any Questions?????

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