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Personal hygiene items (for after PT)

 Remember that the Charlotte Armory is federal property and all laws applicable to a federal building apply. The following needs to be left at home or in your car during drill:

Electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, pagers, laptops ect)

 Extreme, eccentric, or trendy haircuts or hairstyles are not authorized. If soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches,

they must choose those that result in natural hair colors. Colors that detract from a professional military appearance are prohibited. Therefore, soldiers should avoid using colors that result in an extreme appearance. Applied hair colors that are prohibited include, but are not limited to, purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent or neon colors. It is the responsibility of leaders to use good judgment in determining if applied colors are acceptable, based upon the overall effect on soldiers’ appearance.
Soldiers who have a texture of hair that does not part naturally may cut a part into the hair. The part will be one
straight line, not slanted or curved, and will fall in the area where the soldier would normally part the hair. Soldiers will not cut designs into their hair or scalp.

Female haircuts will conform to the following standards.

(a) Females will ensure their hair is neatly groomed, that the length and bulk of the hair are not excessive, and that
the hair does not present a ragged, unkempt, or extreme appearance. Likewise, trendy styles that result in shaved
portions of the scalp (other than the neckline) or designs cut into the hair are prohibited. Females may wear braids and
cornrows as long as the braided style is conservative, the braids and cornrows lie snugly on the head, and any hairholding devices comply with the standards in 1–8a(3)(d) below. Dreadlocks (unkempt, twisted, matted individual parts of hair) are prohibited in uniform or in civilian clothes on duty. Hair will not fall over the eyebrows or extend below the bottom edge of the collar at any time during normal activity or when standing in formation. Long hair that falls naturally below the bottom edge of the collar, to include braids, will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or pinned, so no free-hanging hair is visible. This includes styles worn with the physical fitness uniform/improved physical fitness uniform (PFU/IPFU).

(b) Styles that are lopsided or distinctly unbalanced are prohibited. Ponytails, pigtails, or braids that are not secured
to the head (allowing hair to hang freely), widely spaced individual hanging locks, and other extreme styles that
protrude from the head are prohibited. Extensions, weaves, wigs, and hairpieces are authorized; however, these
additions must have the same general appearance as the individual’s natural hair. Additionally, any wigs, extensions,
hairpieces, or weaves must comply with the grooming policies set forth in this paragraph.
(c) Females will ensure that hairstyles do not interfere with proper wear of military headgear and protective masks
or equipment at any time . When headgear is worn, the hair will not extend below the bottom edge of the front of the headgear, nor will it extend below the bottom edge of the collar.
(d) Hair-holding devices are authorized only for the purpose of securing the hair. Soldiers will not place hairholding devices in the hair for decorative purposes. All hair-holding devices must be plain and of a color as close to the soldier’s hair as is possible or clear. Authorized devices include, but are not limited to, small, plain scrunchies (elastic hair bands covered with material), barrettes, combs, pins, clips, rubber bands, and hair bands. Devices that are conspicuous, excessive, or decorative are prohibited. Some examples of prohibited devices include, but are not limited to, large, lacy scrunchies; beads, bows, or claw clips; clips, pins, or barrettes with butterflies, flowers, sparkles, gems, or scalloped edges; and bows made from hairpieces.
(e) Soldiers may not wear hairnets unless they are required for health or safety reasons, or in the performance of
duties (such as those of a cook). No other type of hair covering is authorized in lieu of the hairnet. The commander
will provide the hairnet to the soldier at no cost.
 

b. Cosmetics.
(1) General. As with hairstyles, the requirement for standards regarding cosmetics is necessary to maintain uniformity
and to avoid an extreme or unmilitary appearance. Males are prohibited from wearing cosmetics, to include nail
polish. Females are authorized to wear cosmetics with all uniforms, provided they are applied conservatively and in
good taste and complement the uniform. Leaders at all levels must exercise good judgment in the enforcement of this
policy.
(a) Females may wear cosmetics if they are conservative and complement the uniform and their complexion.
Eccentric, exaggerated, or trendy cosmetic styles and colors, to include makeup designed to cover tattoos, are
inappropriate with the uniform and are prohibited. Permanent makeup, such as eyebrow or eyeliner, is authorized as
long as the makeup conforms to the standards outlined above.
(b) Females will not wear shades of lipstick and nail polish that distinctly contrast with their complexion, that
detract from the uniform, or that are extreme. Some examples of extreme colors include, but are not limited to, purple,
gold, blue, black, white, bright (fire-engine) red, khaki, camouflage colors, and fluorescent colors. Soldiers will not
apply designs to nails or apply two-tone or multi-tone colors to nails.
(2) Females will comply with the cosmetics policy while in any military uniform or while in civilian clothes on
duty.

Extreme, eccentric, or trendy haircuts or hairstyles are not authorized. If soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches, they must choose those that result in natural hair colors. Colors that detract from a professional military appearance are prohibited. Therefore, soldiers should avoid using colors that result in an extreme appearance. Applied hair colors that are prohibited include, but are not limited to, purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent or neon colors. It is the responsibility of leaders to use good judgment in determining if applied colors are acceptable, based upon the overall effect on soldiers’ appearance.
Soldiers who have a texture of hair that does not part naturally may cut a part into the hair. The part will be one straight line, not slanted or curved, and will fall in the area where the soldier would normally part the hair. Soldiers will not cut designs into their hair or scalp.

 The only jewelry authorized is a wedding band and/or sports watch.

 After you have graduated AIT the policy is as follows:

Tattoo policy as per AR 670-1:
(1) Tattoos or brands anywhere on the head, face, and neck above the class A uniform collar are prohibited.
(2) Tattoos or brands that are extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist are prohibited, regardless of location on the body,
as they are prejudicial to good order and discipline within units.
(a) Extremist tattoos or brands are those affiliated with, depicting, or symbolizing extremist philosophies, organizations,
or activities. Extremist philosophies, organizations, and activities are those which advocate racial, gender or
ethnic hatred or intolerance; advocate, create, or engage in illegal discrimination based on race, color, gender, ethnicity,
religion, or national origin; or advocate violence or other unlawful means of depriving individual rights under the U.S.
Constitution, Federal, or State law (see para 4–12, AR 600–20).
(b) Indecent tattoos or brands are those that are grossly offensive to modesty, decency, or propriety; shock the moral
sense because of their vulgar, filthy, or disgusting nature or tendency to incite lustful thought; or tend reasonably to
corrupt morals or incite libidinous thoughts.
(c) Sexist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on gender,
but that may not meet the same definition of “indecent.”
(d) Racist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on race,
ethnicity, or national origin.

 As soon as you graduate and are released to return home you must contact SSG Bandy in order to set up an appointment to in process. You must, by regulation, in process within 72 hours. Contact SSG Bandy to schedule an appointment and be prepared to have your own transportation. Don't expect that your recruiter will be able to bring you, this is your responsibility. Once you've set up an appointment ensure that you come in ACU's and bring all of the paperwork you left the training base. You will be responsible for bringing all of your issued items to the very next drill so it can be checked in.  

 IF you receive ANY law violations after you have enlisted at MEPS you MUST inform your Recruiter immediately. We must complete a new police record check and submit it to MEPS prior to your ship date. You can not ship with an open law violation(s) regardless of the charge(s).  Even though you may have someone taking care of the charge (lawyer, etc.) we must know about it so we can do our part and you can ship as scheduled.  However, if you are charged with any law violations that are disqualifying as per the initial counseling that you received by SSG Bandy, you WILL be discharged immediately. This is not negotiable!

 If you go the doctor, hospital or urgent care for any reason after enlistment you must contact you recruiter as soon as possible to let them know why. No matter how insignificant the issue may seem to you, we must be made aware. Additionally, you must provide RSP with complete documentation of the visit not just a note from the doctor. This information will be sent to MEPS for the MEPS doctor to review and ensure that you are still healthy enough to ship to training. If this injury is determined preventable, as per initial counseling you will be discharged immediately.  

Only when you are on orders for Basic Training, AIT, or Drill Weekends will you be covered with insurance. During drill weekends you are only covered for injuries obtained while at Drill. While at BCT/AIT you are covered by Tricare. If you would like to purchase health coverege when you are not on orders please visit the "Links" tab and check out Tricare Reserve Select and the Tricare Dental Program websites for more information.

     No. You are only permited to wear your uniform while on duty. Once released from duty you are to return home immediately and change into civilian clothing.

If you have dependents or are a GED Plus shipper, you must get a Military ID prior to shipping.  You are expected to have this accomplished 2 weeks after enlistment. It is required that you provide SSG Bandy a copy of your ID Card and dependent ID Cards the same day you acquire them. No exceptions!! 

 -If you are married, SSG Bandy will need the following upon enlistment:

                        Marriage license (certified copy from register of deeds with license number)

                        Spouse state identification card (copy)

                        Children(s) social security cards (copy)

                        Official Lease agreement from property management of residence 

                        Most recent Utility bill (water, cable, power, cell phone, etc.)

-If you are single and pay rent, SSG Bandy will need the following upon enlistment:

                        Children(s) social security cards (copy)

                        Official Lease agreement from property management of residence 

                        Most recent Utility bill (water, cable, power, cell phone, etc.)