● Soldiers will present a professional image at all times.
● A vital ingredient of Chaplains International’s strength and effectiveness is the pride, self-discipline, self-confidence, self-esteem, integrity, character, and
   Christian values that a soldier serving Christ bring to their life through a conservative Godly image.
● It is the responsibility of commanders to ensure that Chaplains International personnel under their command present a neat and soldierly appearance.
● Therefore, in the absence of specific procedures or guidelines, commanders must determine a Soldier’s compliance with standards in this regulation.
● The Chaplains International uniform regulations for standards of personal appearance and grooming are as specific as is practicable in order to 
    establish the parameters with which Soldiers must comply.
● Soldiers may wear religious apparel, articles, or jewelry with the uniform, to include the physical fitness uniform, as authorized by this regulation.
● Requests for other religious accommodations related to the wear and appearance of the uniform, personal appearance, and personal grooming
    practices must be submitted in writing to their commanding officer.
● Wear and appearance standards for Soldiers with approved religious accommodations for beards and mustaches are provided in this regulation
● Portions of this chapter are punitive. Violation of the specific prohibitions and requirements set forth in this chapter may result in adverse administrative
    action.