http://militarytimes.com/blogs/scoopdeck/2009/06/05/but-will-it-fit-under-a-cranial/ Fri, 25 May 2012 11:26:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://militarytimes.com/blogs/scoopdeck/2009/06/05/but-will-it-fit-under-a-cranial/comment-page-1/#comment-28 John Greer Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:25:24 +0000 http://militarytimes.com/blogs/scoopdeck/?p=285#comment-28 Appearance 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. Appearance 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.

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