But will it fit under a cranial?
June 5th, 2009 | Aviation Carriers Uniforms | Posted by Andrew Scutro
Dude, I know this sounds strange but I think I found chief's missing headgear.
According to a little known section of the uniform regs, wigs for women and men are OK in the Navy as long as they don’t clog a spinning turbine or get sucked into any rotor blades.
No joke.
“Wigs or hairpieces shall be of good quality and fit, present a natural appearance and conform to the grooming standards set forth in these regulations. They shall not interfere with the proper performance of duty nor present a safety or FOD (Foreign Object Damage) hazard”
Please send any photographic proof.
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John Greer Says:
June 11th, 2009 at 8:25 amAppearance is an important aspect for many, personally and professionally. However, wigs and toupees present a significant danger to the lives of many depending on their role in the navy. Specifically, aviation environments present the most danger to naval assets and to the aircrew. Although the argument can be made that cranials and helmets will prevent a hairpiece from separating from the head; it is the unknown circumstance that will cause such a mishap. During FOD walkdowns, the common practice is to secure zippers, remove pens, etc. to ensure a potential FOD hazzard is prevented. The same should go for wigs and toupees as the prevent the same threat to a turbine engine. My comment is that hair pieces may be OK in some realms of the navy profession and certainly during personal time away from the hazzardous environment. The aviation focus should be on the mission and the safety of executing the mission. Personal appearance is important but not at the risk of dangering lives and aircraft.