1. U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations NAVPERS 15665
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2. U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations
Chapter 2
Grooming Standards

3. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information
The primary consideration is to have a neatly groomed appearance while wearing naval uniforms.

4. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information
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.

5. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information
Smartness….
WRT:
Image, cleanliness, articles, glasses, undergarments, military creases, tailoring of the uniform

6. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information
Image:
US Navy personnel must set and maintain the high standards of smartness in uniform appearance

7. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information
Cleanliness:
-Uniforms shall be kept scrupulously clean.
-lace, devices and insignia bright and free from tarnish and corrosion…

8. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information
Articles:
no articles shall protrude from or be visible on the uniform:
-cell phones, pencils, pens, watch chains, KEY CHAIN fobs, large wallets, etc.

9. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information
Articles:
Bags shall be hand carried except:
Backpacks/gym bags worn when riding a bicycle or motorcycle
Women’s Navy certified handbags (over left shoulder)
Full Sea bag on both shoulders or left hand

10. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information
Articles:
Glasses…
Prescription glasses
Conservative sunglasses (not in formation)
Contact lenses ( natural in color)

11. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information
Articles:
Undergarments….
-APPROPRIATE

12. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information
Articles:
Military Creases….
-Are individual option
-Sewn-in not authorized

13. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information
Articles:
Tailoring of the uniform….
-to provide a well-fitting, professional military bearing.
-not to present a “tight” fit

14. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
The good judgment of leaders at all levels is key to enforcement of Navy grooming policy

15. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
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”

16. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
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….

17. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
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

18. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
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.

19. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
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”….

20. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
Hairpieces:
wigs or hairpieces shall be of good “quality” and fit, present a natural appearance and conform to grooming standards.

21. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
Hairpieces for men:
wigs or hairpieces may be worn to for cosmetic reasons to cover natural baldness or physical disfigurement.

22. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
Hairpieces for women:
wigs or hairpieces meeting women’s grooming standards are authorized in uniform.

23. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
Cosmetics for women (ONLY):
-Colors blend with natural skin tone.
-lipstick colors; conservative and complement individual
-long false eyelashes; not in uniform!!!!

24. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
Jewelry:
-CONSERVATIVE

25. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
Jewelry - rings:
-one ring per hand PLUS wedding/engagement ring set.
-not on thumbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

26. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
Jewelry – earrings for men:
not authorized in uniform, civvies on base, civvies at military functions, some foreign countries

27. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance
Jewelry – earrings for women:
-One per ear in uniform
-4mm – 6mm ball
-gold for the E7 & above and silver for the E6 & below

28. U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations
Chapter 7
Civilian Clothing

29. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7 Civilian Clothing
Wear can be suspended for:
-improper wear
-brings discredit upon the Navy
-fail to maintain uniforms or sea bag requirements

30. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7 Civilian Clothing
Casual (picnics, athletic events, daytime stuff):
-tank-tops, white “undershirts” worn as outer garments, cut-off shorts and shower sandals

31. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7 Civilian Clothing
wearing or displaying clothing, jewelry, tattoos, etc., depicting marijuana or any other controlled substance or advocating drug abuse is PROHIBITED

32. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7 Civilian Clothing
Earrings for men:
NEGATIVE!

33. NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7 Civilian Clothing
In foreign countries:
Follow what the country says….

34. Any Questions?????
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