Uniform Regulations

Personal Appearance and Grooming - Men

Hair: Neat, clean, trimmed and a present well groomed appearance. Above the ears and around the neck: must be tapered upwards ¾-inch and outwards not greater than ¾-inch. Must not touch the collar. No longer than 4-inches and the bulk shall not exceed 2 inches. (In no case shall the bulk or length of your hair interfere with the proper wearing of your cap. Bulk is defined as the distance that the mass of the hair protrudes from the scalp). One narrow part in the hair is authorized. This may be cut, clipped, or shaved. Plaited or braided hair is unauthorized. Hair may not show under the front brim of any uniform cap.

Sideburns: Neatly trimmed and tailored. Shall not extend below a point level with the middle of the ear, and shall be of even width (not flared). Shall end with a clean shaven horizontal line.

Mustaches: Neat and closely trimmed. No portion shall extend below the upper lip line. Shall not be below the horizontal line extending across the corners of the mouth. Shall not be more than ¼-inch beyond a vertical line from the corners of the mouth. NO OTHER FACIAL HAIR IS PERMITTED.

Fingernails: Will not extend past the fingertips.

Earrings/Studs: Not authorized in the ear, nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, or other areas of the face or body visible to the Naval Science instructor.

Necklaces: Authorized, but shall not be visible.

Rings: One per hand is authorized. NOT ONE PER FINGER.

Wristwatch/Bracelets: One of each is authorized, but no ankle bracelets.

Sunglasses: A conservative pair is permitted when authorized by the naval science instructor. SUNGLASSES ARE NEVER AUTHORIZED IN MILITARY FORMATIONS. Retainer straps are not authorized.