Leaders must use which combination to judge if a hairstyle is appropriate?

• A. The color of the hair
• B. Local fashions
• C. The guidance in AR 670-1, the ability to wear all types of army headgear, and any protective equipment properly.
• D. The wearer's rank

Answer: (C)

Leaders judge hairstyle by applying AR 670-1 guidance and checking whether the hairstyle allows the wearer to put on all Army headgear and protective equipment properly. This combination ensures the hair does not interfere with helmet fit, gas masks, or other PPE, and it keeps a neat, professional appearance consistent with Army standards. Hair color or fashion trends aren’t the standard for compliance, and rank doesn’t determine grooming requirements. The regulation plus the practical test of equipment compatibility provides an objective basis for determining acceptability.