TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
(4) Earrings
OUTLINE SHEET 2-04-1 (continued)
(a) For men, NOT authorized:
1 When in uniform.
2 In civilian attire when in a duty status; aboard
any ship, craft, or aircraft; in a military
vehicle, or other place under military
jurisdiction.
3 While participating in any organized military
recreational activity.
4 When prohibited by prescribing authority while in
foreign countries. (Prescribing authority is a
person in command of a geographical area;
responsible for issuing policy for wearing Navy
uniforms.)
(b) For women:
1 One earring per ear (centered on the earlobe) may
be worn while in uniform.
2 Earrings shall be silver 4-6mm (1/8”-1/4”) ball.
a Plain with brushed matte or gold finish.
b Screw-on or with posts.
g. NO articles, other than earrings for women, shall be attached
through a body part.
h. Having one’s body pierced is NOT authorized:
(1) While in uniform.
(2) When in civilian attire while on duty, aboard a ship,
craft, aircraft, or in a military vehicle.
(3) Within any base or other place under military jurisdiction.
(4) While participating in any organized military recreational
activities.
i. Intentional body mutilation, piercing, branding, scarring that is
excessive or eccentric is prohibited.
(1) For example:
(a) Split or forked tongue.
(b) Foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a
design or pattern.
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