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Welcome to the Board Questions podcast, where you can study for
your promotion or Soldier of theMonth board while driving,
commuting, or playing video games.
Today we will be focusing on questions about the wear and
appearance of the Army uniforms and Insignia that every E1
private and above should know shortly after leaving Basic
Training. Each of these episodes will
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start with a pretest chapter, and if you confidently answer
every question, move on to the next most difficult episode and
test yourself there. If you didn't stick around and
start the lesson chapter where we will teach you each of the
answers in the lesson phase. Then the retest chapter will
give you a chance to try again. If you want to solidify your
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answers subconsciously, the repetition chapter will repeat
the questions and answers, and you can solidify what you've
just learned by repeating them out loud.
Let's get started with the pretest, the pretest chapter.
Question one What Army regulation tells you how to wear
the army uniform? AR 670 to one Question 2.
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What does a soldiers appearance say about them?
Their professionalism? Question 3.
Is AR 670 to 1 punitive? Yes.
Question 4. Can soldiers get in trouble for
not following the grooming rules?
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Yes. Question 5.
What hair colors are not allowed?
Purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red and neon
colors. Question 6.
If a soldier colors their hair, what color must it be a natural
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hair color? Question 7.
Can women wear earrings when notin uniform?
Yes, but not earrings that stretch the earlobes.
Question 8. Can men wear earrings when not
in uniform? Yes, if they don't stretch the
earlobes. Question 9.
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Can soldiers wear body jewelry off duty?
Yes, as long as it doesn't stretch the skin.
Question 10. Why are there haircut rules to
make everyone look neat, professional and uniform?
Question 11. What are extremist tattoos?
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Tattoos that show hate or support for hate groups.
Question 12. What are indecent tattoos?
Tattoos that are offensive or not respectful.
Question 13. What are sexist tattoos?
Tattoos that put down someone because of their gender Question
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14 What are racist tattoos? Tattoos that put down someone
because of their race or background.
The Lesson chapter If you feel confident in your answers in the
pretest, skip this episode and move on to the next episode
where the questions will be a little harder.
If you want to learn more, let'sdive into the lesson chapter.
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We will ask the question again, give you the answer, and then
explain why that is the correct answer and what it actually
means for you. The soldier Question one, what
Army regulation tells you how towear the Army uniform?
AR 670 to One AR 670 to 1 is theofficial Army regulation that
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explains how soldiers should wear their uniforms and how they
should look while in uniform. It includes everything from how
to wear badges and patches to haircuts and tattoos.
Think of AR 670 to 1 as the Army's dress code book.
It helps every soldier representthe Army well and keeps everyone
looking sharp and professional. Question 2 What does a soldiers
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appearance say about them? Their professionalism.
A clean and squared away appearance shows others that a
soldier takes their job seriously.
In the Army, how you look isn't just about style.
It's about discipline, attentionto detail, and respect for the
uniform. When a soldier looks sharp, it
shows pride in themselves and the team.
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That's why appearance is directly tied to
professionalism. Question 3.
Is AR 670 to 1 punitive? Yes, yes, AR 670 to 1 is
punitive, which means if a soldier knowingly breaks the
rules in this regulation, they can face disciplinary action
under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, UCMJ.
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This isn't just a suggestion or a guideline, it's enforceable.
Soldiers are expected to follow AR 670 to one just like they
would any other Army regulation.Question 4 Can soldiers get in
trouble for not following the grooming rules?
Yes, absolutely. Grooming standards are part of
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the regulation and breaking themcan lead to counseling,
corrective training, or even UCMJ action if the behavior
continues. These standards are important
because they help build a professional army image and
ensure every soldier can wear protective gear and look uniform
with their team. Question 5.
What hair colors are not allowed?
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Purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red and neon
colors. Hair color must look natural,
not like something from a cartoon or a music video.
Wild or neon colors draw attention and break uniformity.
Soldiers are part of a team, anduniformity means no one stands
out in a distracting way. Just remember, if it glows under
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black light or looks like a crayon, it's probably not
allowed. Question 6.
If a soldier colors their hair, what color must it be?
A natural hair color? Hair dye is OK, but only if the
color looks like it could grow naturally.
That includes shades of black, brown, blonde, red, and even
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Gray. The idea is to keep the
appearance clean, consistent, and not distracting.
You can think of it this way. If it's a color you might see in
a military photo from any era, it's probably acceptable.
Question 7. Can women wear earrings when not
in uniform? Yes, but not earrings that
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stretch the earlobes. Women are allowed to wear
earrings when off duty, but theystill have to follow some rules.
Earrings that stretch the ears like gauges are not allowed
because they permanently change the body and don't fit Army
standards of appearance. Even off duty, soldiers are
expected to avoid things that could affect how they look in
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uniform later. Question 8.
Can men wear earrings when not in uniform?
Yes, if they don't stretch the earlobes.
Men can wear earrings when they are off duty and not in uniform
as long as the earrings don't stretch the skin.
Just like with women, earrings that stretch the earlobes are
not allowed. This is to make sure that
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soldiers can still look professional and ready when they
are back in uniform. Question 9.
Can soldiers wear body jewelry off duty?
Yes, as long as it doesn't stretch the skin.
Body jewelry like nose rings or eyebrow rings can be worn off
duty, but only if they don't stretch or permanently change
the skin. The Army wants to make sure
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soldiers can go back into uniform looking professional at
any time. Think of the rule this way.
If it leaves a big hole, it's not allowed.
Question 10. Why are there haircut rules to
make everyone look neat, professional, and uniform?
The Army haircut rules are aboutmore than just looks.
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They help all soldiers appear clean and ready.
Hair must allow for proper wear of helmets and gear, and it must
not stand out too much. Uniformity builds team spirit
and trust. When everyone looks the same, it
shows they are part of the same team with the same mission.
Question 11. What are extremist tattoos?
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Tattoos that show hate or support for hate groups.
Extremist tattoos support or represent groups that promote
violence, hate, or try to hurt others based on race, religion,
or background. These are banned because the
Army is a team that respects allpeople.
There's no place for hate in theArmy, especially on a soldiers
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skin. Question 12 What are indecent
tattoos? Tattoos that are offensive or
not respectful. Indecent tattoos show images or
words that are rude, vulgar, or sexually explicit.
These kinds of tattoos don't match the Army's professional
image. If a tattoo would get someone in
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trouble at school or work, it probably counts as indecent in
the Army. Question 13 What are sexist
tattoos? Tattoos that put down someone
because of their gender. Sexist tattoos make fun of,
disrespect, or insult someone because they're male or female.
The Army values every soldier nomatter their gender, so anything
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that goes against that is not OK.
Tattoos should show respect, nothate or harm.
Question 14 What are racist tattoos?
Tattoos that put down someone because of their race or
background. Racist tattoos include any
tattoo that makes fun of insultsor spreads hate towards
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someone's race or ethnicity. These tattoos go against the
Army score, values and teamwork.In the Army, there is no room
for racism. We all wear the same uniform and
fight for the same flag. The Retest Chapter Now that we
have learned each topic, let's go over our answers in this
retest chapter to make sure you got it.
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Question One What Army regulation tells you how to wear
the Army uniform? AR 670 to one Question 2.
What does a soldiers appearance say about them?
Their professionalism? Question 3 Is AR 670 to 1
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punitive? Yes.
Question 4. Can soldiers get in trouble for
not following the grooming rules?
Yes Question 5. What hair colors are not
allowed? Purple, blue, pink, green,
orange, bright red, and neon colors.
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Question 6. If a soldier colors their hair,
what color must it be? A natural hair color?
Question 7 Can women wear earrings when not in uniform?
Yes, but not earrings that stretch the earlobes.
Question 8 Can men wear earringswhen not in uniform?
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Yes, if they don't stretch the earlobes.
Question 9 Can soldiers wear body jewelry off duty?
Yes, as long as it doesn't stretch the skin.
Question 10 Why are there haircut rules to make everyone
look neat, professional and uniform?
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Question 11 What are extremist tattoos?
Tattoos that show hate or support for hate groups.
Question 12 What are indecent tattoos?
Tattoos that are offensive or not respectful.
Question 13 What are sexist tattoos?
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Tattoos that put down someone because of their gender.
Question 14. What are racist tattoos?
Tattoos that put down someone because of their race or
background? The repetition chapter.
If it took you a second to answer those questions, would
recommend staying around for a rapid fire repetition of the
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questions. Feel free to move on to the next
difficulty anytime you feel likeyou have this down.
What Army regulation tells you how to wear the Army uniform?
AR 670 to one What does a soldiers appearance say about
them? Their professionalism.
Is AR 670 to 1 punitive? Yes.
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Can soldiers get in trouble for not following the grooming
rules? Yes.
What hair colors are not allowed?
Purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red and neon
colors. If a soldier colors their hair,
what color must it be? A natural hair color.
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Can women wear earrings when notin uniform?
Yes, but not earrings that stretch the earlobes.
Can men wear earrings when not in uniform?
Yes, if they don't stretch the earlobes.
Can soldiers wear body jewelry off duty?
Yes, as long as it doesn't stretch the skin.
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Why are there haircut rules? To make everyone look neat,
professional, and uniform. What are extremist tattoos?
Tattoos that show hate or support for hate groups.
What are indecent tattoos? Tattoos that are offensive or
not respectful. What are sexist tattoos?
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Tattoos that put down someone because of their gender.
What are racist tattoos? Tattoos that put down someone
because of their race or background.
What Army regulation tells you how to wear the Army uniform?
AR 670 to one. What does a soldiers appearance
say about them? Their professionalism Is AR 670
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to 1 punitive? Yes.
Can soldiers get in trouble for not following the grooming
rules? Yes.
What hair colors are not allowed?
Purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red and neon
colors. If a soldier colors their hair,
what color must it be a natural hair color?
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Can women wear earrings when notin uniform?
Yes, but not earrings that stretch the earlobes.
Can men wear earrings when not in uniform?
Yes, if they don't stretch the earlobes.
Can soldiers wear body jewelry off duty?
Yes, as long as it doesn't stretch the skin.
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Why are there haircut rules? To make everyone look neat,
professional, and uniform. What are extremist tattoos?
Tattoos that show hate or support for hate groups.
What are indecent tattoos? Tattoos that are offensive or
not respectful. What are sexist tattoos?
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Tattoos that put down someone because of their gender.
What are racist tattoos? Tattoos that put down someone
because of their race or background.
What Army regulation tells you how to wear the Army uniform?
AR 670 to one. What does a soldiers appearance
say about them? Their professionalism.
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Is AR 670 to 1 punitive? Yes.
Can soldiers get in trouble for not following the grooming
rules? Yes.
What hair colors are not allowed?
Purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red and neon
colors. If a soldier colors their hair,
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what color must it be a natural hair color?
Can women wear earrings when notin uniform?
Yes, but not earrings that stretch the earlobes.
Can men wear earrings when not in uniform?
Yes, if they don't stretch the earlobes.
Can soldiers wear body jewelry off duty?
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Yes, as long as it doesn't stretch the skin.
Why are there haircut rules? To make everyone look neat,
professional, and uniform. What are extremist tattoos?
Tattoos that show hate or support for hate groups.
What are indecent tattoos? Tattoos that are offensive or
not respectful. What are sexist tattoos?
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Tattoos that put down someone because of their gender.
What are racist tattoos? Tattoos that put down someone
because of their race or background.
What Army regulation tells you how to wear the Army uniform?
AR 670 to one. What does a soldiers appearance
say about them? Their professionalism.
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Is AR 670 to 1 punitive? Yes.
Can soldiers get in trouble for not following the grooming
rules? Yes.
What hair colors are not allowed?
Purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red and neon
colors. If a soldier colors their hair,
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what color must it be a natural hair color?
Can women wear earrings when notin uniform?
Yes, but not earrings that stretch the earlobes.
Can men wear earrings when not in uniform?
Yes, if they don't stretch the earlobes.
Can soldiers wear body jewelry off duty?
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Yes, as long as it doesn't stretch the skin.
Why are there haircut rules? To make everyone look neat,
professional, and uniform. What are extremist tattoos?
Tattoos that show hate or support for hate groups.
What are indecent tattoos? Tattoos that are offensive or
not respectful. What are sexist tattoos?
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Tattoos that put down someone because of their gender.
What are racist tattoos? Tattoos that put down someone
because of their race or background.
What Army regulation tells you how to wear the Army uniform?
AR 670 to one. What does a soldiers appearance
say about them? Their professionalism.
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Is AR 670 to 1 punitive? Yes.
Can soldiers get in trouble for not following the grooming
rules? Yes.
What hair colors are not allowed?
Purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red and neon
colors. If a soldier colors their hair,
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what color must it be a natural hair color?
Can women wear earrings when notin uniform?
Yes, but not earrings that stretch the earlobes.
Can men wear earrings when not in uniform?
Yes, if they don't stretch the earlobes.
Can soldiers wear body jewelry off duty?
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Yes, as long as it doesn't stretch the skin.
Why are there haircut rules? To make everyone look neat,
professional, and uniform. What are extremist tattoos?
Tattoos that show hate or support for hate groups.
What are indecent tattoos? Tattoos that are offensive or
not respectful. What are sexist tattoos?
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Tattoos that put down someone because of their gender.
What are racist tattoos? Tattoos that put down someone
because of their race or background.
What Army regulation tells you how to wear the Army uniform?
AR 670 to one. What does a soldiers appearance
say about them? Their professionalism.
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Is AR 670 to 1 punitive? Yes.
Can soldiers get in trouble for not following the grooming
rules? Yes.
What hair colors are not allowed?
Purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red and neon
colors. If a soldier colors their hair,
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what color must it be? A natural hair color.
Can women wear earrings when notin uniform?
Yes, but not earrings that stretch the earlobes.
Can men wear earrings when not in uniform?
Yes, if they don't stretch the earlobes.
Can soldiers wear body jewelry off duty?
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Yes, as long as it doesn't stretch the skin.
Why are there haircut rules? To make everyone look neat,
professional, and uniform. What are extremist tattoos?
Tattoos that show hate or support for hate groups.
What are indecent tattoos? Tattoos that are offensive or
not respectful. What are sexist tattoos?
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Tattoos that put down someone because of their gender.
What are racist tattoos? Tattoos that put down someone
because of their race or background.
What Army regulation tells you how to wear the Army uniform?
AR 670 to one. What does a soldiers appearance
say about them? Their professionalism.
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Is AR 670 to 1 punitive? Yes.
Can soldiers get in trouble for not following the grooming
rules? Yes.
What hair colors are not allowed?
Purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright red and neon
colors. If a soldier colors their hair,
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what color must it be? A natural hair color?
Can women wear earrings when notin uniform?
Yes, but not earrings that stretch the earlobes.
Can men wear earrings when not in uniform?
Yes, if they don't stretch the earlobes.
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