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With  local  prescribing  authority  authorization, petty  officers  may  wear  insignias  on  command  ball caps.  The  insignias  worn  on  ball  caps  consist  of  an eagle and chevrons of either silver or bright gold finish. Petty officers entitled to wear gold rating badges and service stripes on their Service Dress Blue uniforms wear gold chevrons vice silver on their cap device. The device  is  centered  on  the  front  of  the  ball  cap 1 1/4 inches above the visor. This command ball cap insignia may be worn by E-4 through E-6 personnel. GROOMING STANDARDS Learning   Objective:   Recognize  the  regulations concerning male and female grooming standards. Grooming   standards   are   based   on   several elements—including   neatness,   cleanliness,   safety, military   image,   and   appearance   in   uniform.   The standards  are  not  intended  to  be  overly  restrictive  or designed to isolate Navy men and women from society. The  limits  are  reasonable;  they  ensure  that  personal appearance contributes to a favorable military image, yet they allow a degree of individuality. The seeming difference  between  the  policy  on  grooming  for  male and female members is simply recognition that there is a   difference   between   the   sexes—mustaches   and sideburns  for  men,  longer  hair  and  cosmetics  for women. GROOMING STANDARDS FOR MEN Hair will be neat and clean and present a groomed appearance. Hair above the ears and around the neck will be tapered from the lower hairline upward at least 3/4 inch. Hair on the back of the neck may not touch the collar.   Hair   will   be   no   longer   than   4   inches   and groomed  so  that  it  does  not  touch  the  ears  or  collar, extend below the eyebrows when headgear is removed, or interfere with proper wearing of the headgear. The primary consideration is a neatly groomed hairstyle in relation to the individual’s type of hair. Sideburns  are  permitted,  but  they  are  to  be  even width   (not   flared)   and   end   with   a   clean-shaven horizontal  line.  Sideburns  cannot  extend  below  the middle of the ear. In most instances, mustaches also are permitted but must be kept neatly trimmed so that they don’t  appear  ragged.  No  eccentricities,  such  as  long, drooping mustaches, are permitted. Such articles as pencils, pens, watch chains/fobs, pins, jewelry, handkerchiefs, combs, cigars, cigarettes, or pipes must not be worn or carried exposed upon the uniform.  Wristwatches,  bracelets,  and  inconspicuous rings (one ring per hand is authorized, plus a wedding ring),  but  no  oddities  of  dress,  such  as  earrings,  are permitted.  While  in  uniform,  men  may  wear  one necklace or choker; but it must not be visible. Navy  personnel  assigned  to  Marine  Corps  units, when wearing Marine Corps uniforms, shall abide by the   grooming   standards   established   for   Marines; otherwise,  when  wearing  Navy  uniforms  (including fatigues), they must abide by Navy regulations. GROOMING STANDARDS FOR WOMEN Hair must be neatly arranged and styled to present a feminine appearance but may not fall below the lower edge of the uniform collar. No hair is to show under the front brim of the hat. The only ornaments permitted in the hair are bobby pins (inconspicuously arranged) and barrettes  (two  maximum)  of  a  color  that  matches  the hair. Fingernails  must  not  exceed  1/4  inch  measured from  the  tip  of  the  finger.  Nail  polish  must  be  a  soft shade, complementary to the skin tone. Cosmetics  should  be  of  conservative  color  and applied sparingly. No eccentricities or faddishness of dress,  jewelry,  or  grooming  is  permitted.  No  pencils, pens, pins, handkerchiefs, or jewelry may be worn or exposed  on  the  uniform.  Earrings  must  be  the  6-mm ball  (approximately  1/4  inch)  type  with  a  brushed matte finish; either the screw-on or post type may be worn. E-6 and below must wear silver earrings; CPOs and   officers   must   wear   gold.   Small   single   pearl earrings  are  authorized  for  dinner  or  formal  dress uniforms.  While  in  uniform,  women  may  wear  one necklace or choker; but it must not be visible. The wearing of the maternity uniform is mandatory for all pregnant women in the Navy when a uniform is prescribed and regular uniforms no longer fit. 2-11 Q9. Chevrons on rating badges worn on the pea coat of both male and female Sailors measure 3 1/4 inches wide. 1. True 2. False REVIEW QUESTION

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