Do Marines have to cut their hair?

While the Marine Corps allows some individuality when it comes to hairstyles, all Marines are required to maintain their hair in neat and professional MILITARY hairstyles. As you hair lies flat on your head it may not extend beyond 2 inches from your scalp.

What haircuts are allowed in the Marines?

Marines primarily sport cut, clipped, or shaved hairstyles. Special hairstyles (i.e. afro) are permitted if the hairstyle meets the criteria of maximum length as well as bulk. The neck and sides also must be tapered and never interfere with the proper use of military assigned headgear.

How often are Marines required to get a haircut?

You are not required to get a haircut every week. The order states that “men will be well groomed at all times,” and then goes into excruciating detail on style of fades, hair length — no more than three inches fully extended on the top of your head — and all the finer points about sideburns and tapering.

Can you have an undercut in Marines?

It is still short enough to be acceptable for military life but long enough to style. Flat tops and undercuts are also classic military haircuts. Flat tops can be really short or have some length. Undercuts can be worn with a high and tight, recon or Ivy League.

Can Recon Marines have beards?

Recon usually doesn’t because they are under the command of Marine Corps commands. You can get relaxed grooming standards if the mission requires it, but you won’t see them in uniform with long hair or a beard.

What is a Marine haircut called?

The high and tight is a military variant of the crew cut. Although “high and tight” is the primary term used in military and law enforcement, the same haircut is sometimes referred to by civilians as a “walker”.

Why do Marines get haircuts?

Originally, one of the reasons for the induction haircut was to reduce the chances of disease among closely quartered recruits from different geographical areas (with varying immunities), such as head lice. Furthermore, short hair also prevents the enemy from grabbing a soldier with long hair and slashing his/her neck.

Why can’t Marines walk on grass?

Since military sidewalks are usually straight lines that intersect each other at 90-degree angles, a young private may save a half of a second by cutting through the grass. If enough troops cut that same corner, then the grass will die and become a path, thus destroying the need for the sidewalk to begin with.

Can Marines salute out of uniform?

By custom and tradition, Marines do not render the hand salute when out of uniform or when uncovered. Let there be no confusion; that has not changed. If covered, Marines not in uniform will remove their headgear with the right hand and place their right hand over their heart.