Misc Pub 27-8 Legal Handbook Commander’s 2019
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- C. Mutilation Policy
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| c. Soldier Decides If the Soldier elects to appeal the finding that the tattoo or brand is in violation of policy, the Commander will forward the matter to the first O commander in the chain of command fora final determination. If the Soldier elects to have the tattoo or brand removed, the Commander will counsel the Soldier on a plan for scheduling the medical procedures. Soldiers will receive a reasonable amount of time to schedule the necessary medical procedures) and pay for such procedures) if not available at a military treatment facility. Commanders must also determine if operational requirements will delay the medical procedure(s). If the Soldier declines to have the tattoo or brand removed, the Commander will counsel the Soldier in writing. The DA Form 4856 will state that the Soldier’s refusal to remove extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist tattoos or brands anywhere on the body, or refusal to remove any unauthorized tattoo or brand that was not grandfathered constitutes a violation of a lawful order and will result in adverse action. The Commander will then initiate administrative separation proceedings. C. Mutilation Policy Soldiers are prohibited from willful mutilation of the body or anybody parts in any manner. Examples include, but are not limited to, tongue bifurcation (splitting of the tongue) or ear gauging (enlarged holes in the lobe of the ear, which are greater than mm. Soldiers who entered the Army before 31 March 2014 with approved body mutilation may request an exception from Deputy Chief of Staff, G1. D. Jewelry Policy AR 670-1 requires Soldiers to uphold a certain military appearance on and off duty. Both the wear of piercings and earrings while in uniform detracts from a soldierly appearance. 1. Soldierly Appearance Attaching, affixing or displaying objects, articles, jewelry, or ornamentation to, through, or under their skin, tongue, or any other body part is prohibited. Females may wear earrings with the service, dress, mess, and evening mess uniforms as well as in civilian clothes on duty consistent with AR 670-1. (The term skin is not confined to external skin but includes the Download 4.49 Mb. Share with your friends:
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