5.5.5 Cadets of the Jewish faith who wish to wear a yarmulke or kippah must choose one that is solid black or blue in color, and must fit under the cover of an Air Force uniform. 5.5.6 Cadets of the Islamic faith must contact the CoC and their chaplain in regards to the hijab. 5.6 Male Grooming Standards 5.6.1 Hair will have a tapered edge (conforms to the shape of the head) on the sides and back of the head. Hair must not touch the ears. 5.6.2 Hair will not exceed 1 ¾ inch in length or ¼ inch at the natural termination point. It cannot protrude through the front of the flight cap. 5.6.3 Sideburns will be neatly trimmed and tapered, of even width, and will end with a clean-shaven horizontal line not to extend past the lowest part of the exterior ear opening. 5.6.4 Moustaches are discouraged but permitted as long as they do not extend past the lip line of the upper lip, in width, and the corners of the mouth, in length. Beards are prohibited. FTP cadets are prohibited from wearing mustaches. 5.7 Female Grooming Standards 5.7.1 Hair will be clean, neatly arranged, without straggling strands of hair. If dyed, it must look natural. 5.7.2 Hair may not exceed 3 inches in bulk or prevent proper wear of headgear. It may not fall below the bottom edge of the shirt collar while in uniform. It may be visible in front but will not touch the eyebrows. 5.7.3 Hair ornaments or ribbons will not be worn. Pins, combs, and barrettes, to keep hair in place, may only be worn if similar to the hair color. individual’s 5.7.4 Cosmetics will be conservative in nature. Nail polish is allowed, but only one conservative color without nail ornamentation. Muted colors that are not flashy are deemed acceptable. 5.8 Long/Short Sleeve Blues Uniform 5.8.1 During colder months, detachment commanders may require the long sleeve uniform to be worn. Cadets wear the issued blue trousers/pants/skirt and long-sleeved
5.5.5 Cadets of the Jewish faith who wish to wear a yarmulke or kippah must choose one that is solid black or blue in color, and must fit under the cover of an Air Force uniform. 5.5.6 Cadets of the Islamic faith must contact the CoC and their chaplain in regards to the hijab. 5.6 Male Grooming Standards 5.6.1 Hair will have a tapered edge (conforms to the shape of the head) on the sides and back of the head. Hair must not touch the ears. 5.6.2 Hair will not exceed 1 ¾ inch in length or ¼ inch at the natural termination point. It cannot protrude through the front of the flight cap. 5.6.3 Sideburns will be neatly trimmed and tapered, of even width, and will end with a clean-shaven horizontal line not to extend past the lowest part of the exterior ear opening. 5.6.4 Moustaches are discouraged but permitted as long as they do not extend past the lip line of the upper lip, in width, and the corners of the mouth, in length. Beards are prohibited. FTP cadets are prohibited from wearing mustaches. 5.7 Female Grooming Standards 5.7.1 Hair will be clean, neatly arranged, without straggling strands of hair. If dyed, it must look natural. 5.7.2 Hair may not exceed 3 inches in bulk or prevent proper wear of headgear. It may not fall below the bottom edge of the shirt collar while in uniform. It may be visible in front but will not touch the eyebrows. 5.7.3 Hair ornaments or ribbons will not be worn. Pins, combs, and barrettes, to keep hair in place, may only be worn if similar to the individual’s hair color. 5.7.4 Cosmetics will be conservative in nature. Nail polish is allowed, but only one conservative color without nail ornamentation. Muted colors that are not flashy are deemed acceptable. 5.8 Long/Short Sleeve Blues Uniform 5.8.1 During colder months, detachment commanders may require the long sleeve uniform to be worn. Cadets wear the issued blue trousers/pants/skirt and long-sleeved
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