4. Exceptions Beard, Hijab, and Turban/Under-Turban.
A request fora religious accommodation will be approved by a Soldier’s GCMCA-level commander when the request is to wear a hijab (headscarf, to wear a beard or to wear a turban and under-turban. The GCMCA will approve these requests unless the commander determines that the request is not based on a sincerely held religious belief, or the commander can identify a specific, concrete hazard that is not addressed in Army Directive 2018-19 and that cannot be mitigated by reasonable measures after coordinating with the branch or MOS proponent. If the accommodation request is approved, the Soldier will be notified and the GCMCA will forward a copy of the approval memorandum to the DCS, G and Human Resources Command for filing in the Soldier’s Army Military Human Resources Record. Once approved, religious accommodations are subject to GCMCA review at anytime for health or safety considerations. The GCMCA of the gaining command will review an approved religious accommodation upon the Soldier’s permanent change of station. The GCMCA will review an approved religious accommodation when a Soldier reclassifies into anew or secondary military occupational specialty.
The GCMCA may approve, disapprove, or elevate the final decision to the Secretary of the Army or his designee. Requests elevated for decision must include a recommendation for approval or disapproval with reasons and evidence supporting the recommendation. Before acting on requests, the GCMCA staff must coordinate with Army G, OTJAG, the Office of the Chief of Chaplains, and, when applicable, Army Corrections Command.
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