Are mohawks allowed in the military?

In the Marines there's a requirement that hair must be faded from at most 3″ on top to at most 1/8″ on the sides and back of your head. A direct transition from bare skin to long hair (as a mohawk would require) is against regulations. read more

Mohawks are not allowed in any of the military branches. In the Air Force specifically, males’ hair must have a tapered appearance, but there are three exceptions which include the high and tight haircut, the flat-top and shaving the head completely. read more

At one time short mohawks were not considered in that light. I can remember as a child and dependent of a career Marine seeing sometimes young, gun-ho Marines with that hair cut. It along with things like tats are things of the past and no longer acceptable in today's military like they once were. read more

Pointed sideburns are not allowed. Sideburn hair can be no longer that 1/8th of an inch in length. There are some odd policy updates, as well, such as umbrella use: “Soldiers may carry a plain, black umbrella, only during inclement weather, when wearing the service (Class A and Class B), dress, and mess uniforms. read more