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Grooming Standards and Body Composition
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Personal Appearance Answer: Mutilation of the body, objects
through or under the skin and tongue (Females may have earrings
IAW MCO P1020G), and tattoos and brands on head and neck or
others that bring discredit upon the MC are PROHIBITED.
Marine Corps Uniform Standards of Grooming Answer: Regulations
do not allow eccentric or faddish styles of hair, facial hair, nail
polish/makeup, jewelry, or glasses.
Appropriate Military Presence Answer: Chewing gum, chewing
tobacco, cigarettes, hands in the pockets, and eating and drinking
while walking in uniform detract from an military presence.
Unauthorized Articles Answer: Per MCO P1020.G any items that
detract from an military presence with the exception of females
wearing earrings.
Authorized Articles Answer: Inconspicuous wristwatches and rings,
sunglasses (except in formation with troops - unless medically
authorized).
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Sunglassses Answer: When worn will be conservative in appearance.
Chains, bands, or ribbons will not be attached to eyeglasses;
however, restraints are authorized for safety purposes but must be
conservative in style and design.
Items of Religious Apparel Answer: Marines are authorized to wear
religious items, yet subjected to temporary revocation due to health,
safety, or mission requirement.
Hair on Head - Male & Female Answer: Dyes, tints, bleaches and
frosting which result in natural colors are authorized. The hair must
complement the individual's complexion tone.
Hair on Head - Male Answer: - Hair will be evenly graduated from
zero at the lower portion of the hairline to the upper portion.
- Upper portion of the hair will not exceed 3 inches in length fully
extended.
- The bulk of the hair will not exceed 2 inches from the scalp when
styled.
Sideburns Answer: - Will not extend below the top of the orifice of
the ear.
- Will not be styled to taper, come to a point or flare.
- Will not exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended.
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Grooming Standards and Body Composition
Program Questions with Correct Answers |
Updated (100% Correct Answers)
Personal Appearance Answer: Mutilation of the body, objects
through or under the skin and tongue (Females may have earrings
IAW MCO P1020G), and tattoos and brands on head and neck or
others that bring discredit upon the MC are PROHIBITED.
Marine Corps Uniform Standards of Grooming Answer: Regulations
do not allow eccentric or faddish styles of hair, facial hair, nail
polish/makeup, jewelry, or glasses.
Appropriate Military Presence Answer: Chewing gum, chewing
tobacco, cigarettes, hands in the pockets, and eating and drinking
while walking in uniform detract from an military presence.
Unauthorized Articles Answer: Per MCO P1020.G any items that
detract from an military presence with the exception of females
wearing earrings.
Authorized Articles Answer: Inconspicuous wristwatches and rings,
sunglasses (except in formation with troops - unless medically
authorized).
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Sunglassses Answer: When worn will be conservative in appearance.
Chains, bands, or ribbons will not be attached to eyeglasses;
however, restraints are authorized for safety purposes but must be
conservative in style and design.
Items of Religious Apparel Answer: Marines are authorized to wear
religious items, yet subjected to temporary revocation due to health,
safety, or mission requirement.
Hair on Head - Male & Female Answer: Dyes, tints, bleaches and
frosting which result in natural colors are authorized. The hair must
complement the individual's complexion tone.
Hair on Head - Male Answer: - Hair will be evenly graduated from
zero at the lower portion of the hairline to the upper portion.
- Upper portion of the hair will not exceed 3 inches in length fully
extended.
- The bulk of the hair will not exceed 2 inches from the scalp when
styled.
Sideburns Answer: - Will not extend below the top of the orifice of
the ear.
- Will not be styled to taper, come to a point or flare.
- Will not exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended.
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