What does the military do with Muslim service members?
Hopefully they watch them closely.
Right but I had a few black soldiers who wanted to grow a beard. Black guys have a problem with their beards, and ingrown hairs. It is a real problem, so the Army made a policy that a 1/4” beard was acceptable with a waiver.
It sure made demanding good grooming difficult.
After I retired, I want to work in a chemical area, and a close shave WAS required, not even a mustache. No questions asked. You showed up in the AM without a fresh shave, you either dry shaved to the security guards standard, or took the day off without pay. Really simple.
.....Bob
They cannot wear a beard, period. Several years ago there was a Sihk convert in the Army who sued because the Army refused to let him wear a turban, which Sihks use to keep their hair in. He also wanted to grow a beard. Sihks are not supposed to cut their hair or shave. The Judge threw it out I think.
No deviance from the regulations allowed. And it had better stay that way.