The issue is very dry skin, irritated by the shaving, lived with it for 2 years. The beard chit is definitely nice, but not an absolute necessity. If I had to go back to dry skin, in order to get what I wanted. It would be a very easy decision.
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As long as you meet the medical requirements for the trades you want, shouldn't be an issue. Seen lots of Infantry types with beards. AFAIK as long as you are allowed to shave to meet operational requirements then you're good to go everywhere. CJIRU may require you to shave a lot, however, they're going to be in hazmat suits all the time and you'd definitely want a good seal.
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HI,
I'm trying to figure out who and when we can have a beard. Everything I find is the navy on deployment and medical reason.
The thing is, I saw at least 2 captains with beard in my locality (they did not seam to have any skin problem, but I'm not a doctor
) and they are army, not navy. Also, I see plenty of officers with beards on pictures, am I missing something?
Thanks
I'm trying to figure out who and when we can have a beard. Everything I find is the navy on deployment and medical reason.
The thing is, I saw at least 2 captains with beard in my locality (they did not seam to have any skin problem, but I'm not a doctor
) and they are army, not navy. Also, I see plenty of officers with beards on pictures, am I missing something?Thanks
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Possibly part of a pioneer type group like these gentlemen
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Gizmo 421 said:
There is no more pioneers. Can't use that excuse.
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recceguy said:
Damn there goes my future plans,
I will admit that when I was posted to 1 RCR in '88 the first parade I saw with guys in aprons with axes I really did not know what the hell was going on.
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Could be a few reasons, medical, relgiousa, naval, secret squirelly stuff. Some members of the QOR (and probably other units), will grow beards for parades when they don historical pioneer kit.
(My apologies if this question has already been addressed.)
Greetings,
I have a few questions regarding facial hair, the first, how large can you grow a moustache? I know that on the QR&Os it says that it has to be neatly groomed and may not exceed the corners of the mouth, but I've seen people with a huge mass of moustach a few times, so I just wanted to confirm on that one.
Also, (I know this is a silly question, but my curiosity got the better of me) are eyebrows allowed to be waxed, in a sort of fancysmashy handlebar style?
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and have a good one.
Greetings,
I have a few questions regarding facial hair, the first, how large can you grow a moustache? I know that on the QR&Os it says that it has to be neatly groomed and may not exceed the corners of the mouth, but I've seen people with a huge mass of moustach a few times, so I just wanted to confirm on that one.
Also, (I know this is a silly question, but my curiosity got the better of me) are eyebrows allowed to be waxed, in a sort of fancysmashy handlebar style?
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and have a good one.
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Shepard said:
You said "eyebrows" but did you mean wax your mustache for a handlebar style perhaps?
Yes, it used to be some sort of style back in the day. I've seen pictures of WW1 soldiers, most likely high-ranking officers who used to give their eyebrows a little curve, I wanted to know if it is still done today.
Judging from the reaction I got, I highly doubt it. But QR&Os say nothing about it.
Judging from the reaction I got, I highly doubt it. But QR&Os say nothing about it.
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QR&Os say nothing about moustaches either.
The Dress Regulations do have information, but they are not found in the QR&Os.
The Dress Regulations do have information, but they are not found in the QR&Os.
Shepard said:
I'll take your word for it but I have never seen or heard of this. And I've never seen or heard of handlebar eyebrows in this day and age either. I've seen the moustaches though.
Don't take it personally. I doubt anyone was insulting anyone from ww1. Just that a lot of stuff done in the past is pretty ridiculous by today's standards.
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I've seen a few handlebar mustaches in the CF, but that was quite a few years ago.
Why do you keep talking about eyebrows? Translation issue?
Why do you keep talking about eyebrows? Translation issue?
dapaterson said:
I don't want to sound like as if I am questioning your knowledge, because you know a heck of a lot more than I do, however, aren't The Dress Regulations found in the QR&Os?
"QR&Os: Volume I - Chapter 17 - Table of Contents
Dress And Appearance"
http://www.admfincs.forces.gc.ca/qro-orf/vol-01/tc-tm-017-eng.asp
Just want to try to learn a little more, thank you!
The moustache beyond the corners of the mouth thing dates back to the late sixties or early seventies when some folks affected ones that drooped down like Fu Manchus. The wording was unfortunate, but the intention never was to ban handlebar moustaches. Mine, which I still have, stretched past the corner of my mouth horizontally and it has been accepted as legit for decades.
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