Are males or females authorized to wear piercings off duty?

• A. Yes, as long as they do not create or support ear gauging
• B. No
• C. Yes, but only on special days
• D. Only when on leave

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that AR 670-1 allows soldiers to wear piercings off duty, as long as they don’t create or promote ear gauging. When you’re not in uniform, both males and females can have pierced ears and wear appropriate earrings, but any look that involves ear stretching or large gauges is not authorized. This reflects the distinction between appearance rules while in uniform—where certain jewelry is restricted—and off-duty civilian attire, where personal expression is more flexible. The other options don’t fit because the regulation doesn’t limit off-duty piercings to special days, to leave status, or prohibit them entirely; it simply bans ear gauging and similar alterations.