What Is The Army's Dress Code With Hijab? – Hidjabaya
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Hijab may be worn with the Army Combat Uniform, but it cannot cover any part of the headgear. This includes helmets and patrol caps; hijab also must not interfere with equipment such as gas masks or weapon sights.
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Patrol caps or berets, for example, must be worn underneath hijabs, which should be made of a “subdued” material that matches uniforms and may include black, brown, green, tan, or navy.
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However, when necessary, soldiers will still have to wear combat helmets or other protective equipment while training or deploying.
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Soldiers are allowed to wear religious apparel while traveling off-post on commercial transportation when given authorization by their chain of command.
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In addition to these changes, the new policy permits female soldiers to wear locks or dreadlocks following current grooming requirements for braids, cornrows, and Twists.
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Soldiers will also see additional guidance on the Army’s website regarding appropriate civilian attire when traveling off the post to and from places of worship and instructions for adequately wearing headgear or other articles while indoors at those locations.
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Exceptions: Soldiers are prohibited from wearing hijab when in formation for ceremonial duties, during physical training (except team/combative P.T.), while attending mandatory training assemblies, or any time that an individual is representing the U.S. Army to external organizations and activities where there may be a political perception issue associated with their appearance.
