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Honoring 40 Years of Mission Readiness
Religious Apparel Religious apparel is addressed in the following Service-specific instructions/regulations: Army "Religious headgear that meets these criteria is authorized irrespective of the faith group from which it originates."The Jewish yarmulke is specifically approved for wear by military personnel, in accordance with DODD 1300.17; personnel of other faiths who wish to wear religious headgear should consult with unit leaders and/or Army legal authorities.  ARMY REGULATION 600-20 dated 27 Apr 10Navy SECNAVINST 1730.8B (Accommodation of Religious Practices). See paragraph 10 (Uniforms) SECNAVINST 1730.8B dated 2 Oct 08Marine Corps MCO P1020.34G with changes 1-4 (Marine Corps Uniform Regulations). See section 1003 (Restrictions on Wearing Uniforms), paragraph 6 (Wearing of Religious Apparel) MARINE CORPS ORDER P1020.34G W/CH 1-4 dated 31 Mar 03Air Force AFI 36-2903 (Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel) Chapter 2, page 17, 2.1: referrals regarding religious apparel waivers Table 2.5 (Body/Physical Appearance Modification Standards) addresses tattoos and brands that advocate religious discrimination Table 2.6 (Clothing/Accessory Standards) addresses (Item 15) religious headgear and (Item 16) other religious apparel and items Table 2.9 (Religious Apparel Waivers) Table 3.6 (Distinctive Uniforms - Miscellaneous) addresses chaplains AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2903 dated 2 Aug 06 w/chg 1 (6 Aug 07)Coast Guard COMDTINST M1020.6F, Uniform Regulations. COMDTINST M1020.6F dated Feb 2009On 9 January 2007, the Commandant of the Coast Guard issued an ALCOAST (Subject: Results of Uniform Board No. 41), which permits the wearing of religious headgear by Coast Guard personnel. The type of headgear (i.e., pertinent faith group) is not specified. The Jewish yarmulke is specifically approved for wear by military personnel, in accordance with DODD 1300.17; personnel of other faiths who wish to wear religious headgear should consult first with unit leaders and/or Coast Guard legal authorities. UNIFORM REGULATIONS, COMDTINST M1020.6 (SERIES) |