Why beard is not allowed in Indian Navy?

In India, since time immemorial, the moustache has been a sign of manhood and valour. Many sailors, well before going on leave, sought permission to ‘discontinue shaving’, so that by the time they reached their homes, they could sport a moustache. On return from leave, they would seek permission to ‘continue shaving’.

Is Beard allowed in India?

In December 2003, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Muslims in uniform can grow beards. Non-Muslims and non-Sikhs serving in the Indian Army or the Indian Air Force are not permitted to wear beards. Indian Navy personnel are allowed to grow beards subject to the permission of their commanding officer.

Why is long hair not allowed in the military?

The Army now allows female troops to wear their hair in different ways. Armies of the ancient world prohibited beards and long hair because they made it easier for enemies to grab and kill them. Shaven and short-haired men were harder to catch. But the nature of warfare has changed in the last millenia.

Are you allowed to keep a beard in the army?

Personnel are allowed to grow a full set beard, although they must make a written request to their commanding officer beforehand. Members of the RAF are still allowed to grow beards for religious reasons outside of the guidelines.

Can we keep beard in Navy?

Only after the rank of captain, officers in the Army, Air Force and Police are allowed to wear a well trimmed moustache that doesn’t grow over the upper lip. Beards and sideburns are not allowed. The Navy does not allow facial hair.

Who can keep beard in Indian Army?

Policy for Indian Armed Forces: Indian Armed Forces are highly disciplined forces. Except for the Navy, no other forces are allowed to keep beards, instead, they can keep a well-maintained mustache. And that too will be only acceptable if the moustache hairs aren’t passing the upper lip.

Why does the US military not allow beards?

Soldiers are however by practice allowed to grow beards during service abroad, for example in Afghanistan. The motivation for the regulation prohibiting beard is that it interferes with the gas-mask and makes it difficult to achieve a perfect air-tight fit.

Why is there no beard in the Indian Armed Forces?

It is a fact that Indian Armed Forces don’t allow beard or facial hairs for its soldiers. It is all based on maintaining discipline and uniformity. Not only beard, the military does not even allow its men to have longer hairs that cover the ears or longer than ‘moderate length’. There are few Indian special forces where beard is allowed.

Can you have facial hair in the military?

Facial hair in the military has been common, prohibited, or an integral part of the uniform, all at the same time. Take, for instance, the Dogra regiment which asks its men to keep moustache which covers their cheeks. Unless you are a Sikh or are in Para SF, MARCOS or one of the Navy personnel who is allowed to grow be

Where are beards kept in India?

Beards are kept in Kashmir where due to majority of population being Muslim sport a beard.

What are some of the best examples of military officers with beards?

Best example – Marshall of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh with former US President Barack Obama. he British Navy allows a “full set” (beard plus moustache) with the permission of the commanding officer: it does not accept that a beard prevents a gas mask working effectively.