Misc Pub 27-8 Legal Handbook Commander’s 2019
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| 2. Common Examples: • Soldiers may request relief from routine assigned duties (e.g. staff duty) to attend or observe religious ceremonies or holidays Religious jewelry worn under the duty uniform or copies of religious symbols or writing carried by the individual in wallets or pockets is authorized, unless precluded by specific mission-related reasons Religious items maybe worn by Soldiers in uniform while they are present at a worship service, rite, or other ritual distinct to a faith or denominational group. Commanders may, for operational or safety reasons, limit the wear of non-subdued items of religious apparel during services conducted in the field based on military necessity Unless the mission is affected by such, the Jewish yarmulke maybe worn with the uniform whenever a military cap, hat, or other headgear is not prescribed. A yarmulke may also be worn underneath military headgear as long as it does not interfere with the proper wearing, functioning, or appearance of the prescribed headgear 3. Process. Requests for religious accommodation of wear and appearance of the uniform, personal appearance, and personal grooming practices of AR 670-1 may only be approved by the Secretary of the Army or their designee. Soldiers requesting such accommodations must continue to comply with AR 670-1 until the request is approved. Return to Table of Contents 285 Unit commanders will approve/disapprove requests for accommodation of other religious practices. If a commander determines partial or complete denial is appropriate, he/she will prepare a memorandum within 10 working days specifying the basis for denial and provide a copy of the memorandum to the Soldier. The Soldier is then afforded the opportunity to appeal the disapproval. This appeal will be done by means of a memorandum from the Soldier, through each level of command (to specifically include ACOM, ASCC, or DRU) to the Deputy Chief of Staff, G, ATTN DAPE–HR–L, Washington, DC 20310–0300. Mandatory enclosures include a memorandum from the unit chaplain and a legal review (see AR 600-20, para i) for complete details). Download 4.49 Mb. Share with your friends:
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