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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 E3
Private First Class should know after getting the hang of their
day-to-day duties. 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. Why do leaders check soldiers
uniforms during inspections? To make sure soldiers have what
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they need, wear only approved items, and buy from approved
sources. Question 2.
How do leaders decide if a hairstyle is OK?
By checking our 670 to 1 and making sure the soldier can wear
all headgear and protective gearproperly.
Question three. Who checks if a hairstyle is OK?
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All leaders. Question 4.
How should headgear fit? Headgear will fit snugly and
comfortably without bulging or distortion from the intended
shape of the headgear, and without excessive gaps between
the headgear and the head. Question 5.
Where can soldiers not have tattoos on the head, face, neck,
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wrists, hands or fingers except for one ring tattoo on each
hand? Question 6.
Can soldiers hide tattoos with makeup or bandages?
No question Seven. Who checks for extremist,
indecent, sexist, or racist tattoos?
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Commanders. Question 8.
What bracelets are allowed Medical alert POWMIA slash Kia
black or silver and religious IDbracelets?
Question 9. Can soldiers have piercings?
No, but women can wear earrings with certain uniforms.
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Question 10. What kind of earrings can women
wear in uniform? Gold, silver, Pearl or diamond
studs that are 1/4 inch or smaller.
Question 11. Can women wear earrings with
combat uniforms? Class C No Question 12 When can
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soldiers wear store bought helmets with uniform?
Only while riding bikes or motorcycles.
They must switch to Army headgear when done.
Question 13. When must soldiers wear ID tags
in the field, overseas, in aircraft, or when told by their
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commander? The lesson chapter If you feel
confident in your answers in thepretest, 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's
dive into the lesson chapter. We will ask the question again,
give you the answer, and then explain why that is the correct
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answer and what it actually means for you.
The soldier Question one. Why do leaders check Soldiers
uniforms during inspections? To make sure Soldiers have what
they need, wear only approved items, and buy from approved
sources. Uniform inspections help leaders
ensure that Soldiers are prepared, that they wear
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everything properly, and that their gear comes from certified
sources. It's about readiness,
professionalism, and consistency.
Inspections also catch issues early so they can be corrected
before a mission or event. Question 2.
How do leaders decide if a hairstyle is OK?
By checking AR 670 to 1 and making sure the soldier can wear
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all headgear and protective gearproperly.
Leaders use AR 670 to 1 as theirguide.
If the hairstyle fits within theregulation and doesn't interfere
with gear like helmets or gas masks, it's usually acceptable.
The priority is safety and beingable to wear all equipment
without problems. Question three.
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Who checks if a hairstyle is OK?All leaders.
It's every leader's job to ensure their soldiers meet
grooming standards. Squad leaders, platoon
sergeants, and commanders are all responsible for enforcing AR
670 to one. This keeps everyone accountable
and consistent. Question 4.
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How should headgear fit? Headgear will fit snugly and
comfortably without bulging or distortion from the intended
shape of the headgear, and without excessive gaps between
the headgear and the head. Headgear should fit just right,
not too tight, not too loose. It should sit properly without
warping, sticking out, or sagging.
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A snug, natural fit keeps soldiers looking sharp and ready
while ensuring the hat or helmetdoes its job.
Question 5. Where can soldiers not have
tattoos on the head, face, neck,wrists, hands, or fingers except
for one ring tattoo on each hand?
Tattoos are not allowed on visible parts like the face,
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head, neck, wrists, or hands except for one small ring tattoo
on each hand. This rule helps maintain a
clean, professional appearance in and out of uniform.
Question 6. Can soldiers hide tattoos with
makeup or bandages? No, soldiers aren't allowed to
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cover up band tattoos with makeup or bandages.
To get around the rules, tattoosmust follow the regulation at
all times, not just when they'revisible.
Question seven. Who checks for extremist,
indecent, sexist, or racist tattoos?
Commanders Commanders are responsible for checking their
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soldiers tattoos, especially when someone is new to the unit
or gets a new tattoo. If there's a question about
whether a tattoo is allowed, thecommander makes the call.
Question 8 What bracelets are allowed?
Medical alert POWMIA slash Kia black or silver and religious ID
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bracelets Only specific bracelets are allowed medical ID
for health reasons. POWMIA slash Kia bracelets to
honor the fallen and religious ID bracelets.
These exceptions respect safety,memory, and freedom of religion,
but everything else needs to come off.
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Question 9. Can soldiers have piercings?
No, but women can wear earrings with certain uniforms.
Piercings are not allowed while in uniform, except that female
soldiers may wear earrings with some uniforms.
Like dress uniforms, earrings must follow specific rules and
can't be worn with combat or PT uniforms.
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Question 10. What kind of earrings can women
wear in uniform? Gold, silver, Pearl, or diamond
studs that are 1/4 inch or smaller.
The only earrings allowed are small round studs in gold,
silver, Pearl, or diamond. They must be 1/4 inch or smaller
and worn only in the lower earlobe.
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Anything else is not authorized.Question 11.
Can women wear earrings with combat uniforms?
Class C No Earrings are not authorized with combat uniforms.
This keeps the look professionaland prevents injury during
physical activity or while wearing helmets.
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Question 12. When can soldiers wear store
bought helmets with uniform? Only while riding bikes or
motorcycles. They must switch to Army
headgear when done. Store bought helmets can only be
worn when riding a bike or motorcycle.
Once the ride is over, soldiers must switch back to Army
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approved headgear. This keeps soldiers safe while
still maintaining the Army's image.
Question 13. When must Soldiers wear ID tags
in the field, overseas, in aircraft, or when told by their
commander? Dog Tags ID tags must be worn in
combat zones, during field training, on aircraft, or
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whenever the commander says so. These tags are vital for
identification in emergencies and must always be ready when
needed. 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.
Question One Why do leaders check soldiers uniforms during
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inspections? To make sure soldiers have what
they need, wear only approved items and buy from approved
sources. Question 2.
How do leaders decide if a hairstyle is OK?
By checking our 670 to 1 and making sure the soldier can wear
all headgear and protective gearproperly.
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Question three. Who checks if a hairstyle is OK?
All leaders. Question 4.
How should headgear fit? Headgear will fit snugly and
comfortably without bulging or distortion from the intended
shape of the headgear and without excessive gaps between
the headgear and the head. Question 5.
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Where can soldiers not have tattoos on the head, face, neck,
wrists, hands or fingers except for one ring tattoo on each
hand? Question 6.
Can soldiers hide tattoos with makeup or bandages?
No question Seven. Who checks for extremist,
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indecent, sexist or racist tattoos?
Commanders Question 8 What bracelets are allowed medical
alert POWMIA slash Kia black or silver and religious ID
bracelets Question 9 Can soldiers have piercings?
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No, but women can wear earrings with certain uniforms.
Question 10. What kind of earrings can women
wear in uniform? Gold, silver, Pearl or diamond
studs that are 1/4 inch or smaller.
Question 11. Can women wear earrings with
combat uniforms? Class C No.
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Question 12. When can soldiers wear store
bought helmets with uniform? Only while riding bikes or
motorcycles. They must switch to Army
headgear when done. Question 13 When must Soldiers
wear ID tags in the field, overseas, in aircraft, or when
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told by their commander? The repetition chapter If it
took you a second to answer those questions, would recommend
staying around for a rapid fire repetition of the questions.
Feel free to move on to the nextdifficulty anytime you feel like
you have this down. Why do leaders check soldiers
uniforms during inspections? To make sure soldiers have what
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they need, wear only approved items, and buy from approved
sources. How do leaders decide if a
hairstyle is OK? By checking our 670 to 1 and
making sure the soldier can wearall headgear and protective gear
properly. Who checks if a hairstyle is OK?
All leaders. How should headgear fit?
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Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably without bulging or
distortion from the intended shape of the headgear, and
without excessive gaps between the headgear and the head.
Where can soldiers not have tattoos?
On the head, face, neck, wrists,hands, or fingers, except for
one ring tattoo on each hand. Can soldiers hide tattoos with
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makeup or bandages? No Who checks for extremist,
indecent, sexist or racist tattoos?
Commanders. What bracelets are allowed?
Medical alert POWMIA slash Kia black or silver and religious ID
bracelets. Can soldiers have piercings?
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No, but women can wear earrings with certain uniforms.
What kind of earrings can women wear in uniform?
Gold, silver, Pearl or diamond studs that are 1/4 inch or
smaller. Can women wear earrings with
combat uniforms? Class C No When can soldiers
wear store bought helmets with uniform?
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Only while riding bikes or motorcycles.
They must switch to Army headgear when done.
When must Soldiers wear ID tags?In the field, overseas, in
aircraft, or when told by their commander?
Why do leaders check soldiers uniforms during inspections?
To make sure Soldiers have what they need, wear only approved
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items, and buy from approved sources.
How do leaders decide if a hairstyle is OK?
By checking our 670 to 1 and making sure the soldier can wear
all headgear and protective gearproperly.
Who checks if a hairstyle is OK?All leaders.
How should headgear fit? Headgear will fit snugly and
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comfortably without bulging or distortion from the intended
shape of the headgear, and without excessive gaps between
the headgear and the head. Where can soldiers not have
tattoos? On the head, face, neck, wrists,
hands, or fingers, except for one ring tattoo on each hand.
Can soldiers hide tattoos with makeup or bandages?
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No Who checks for extremist, indecent, sexist or racist
tattoos? Commanders.
What bracelets are allowed? Medical alert POWMIA slash Kia
black or silver and religious IDbracelets.
Can soldiers have piercings? No, but women can wear earrings
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with certain uniforms. What kind of earrings can women
wear in uniform? Gold, silver, Pearl or diamond
studs that are 1/4 inch or smaller.
Can women wear earrings with combat uniforms?
Class C No When can soldiers wear store bought helmets with
uniform? Only while riding bikes or
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motorcycles. They must switch to Army
headgear when done. When must Soldiers wear ID tags?
In the field, overseas, in aircraft, or when told by their
commander? Why do leaders check soldiers
uniforms during inspections? To make sure Soldiers have what
they need, wear only approved items, and buy from approved
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sources. How do leaders decide if a
hairstyle is OK? By checking our 670 to 1 and
making sure the soldier can wearall headgear and protective gear
properly. Who checks if a hairstyle is OK?
All leaders. How should headgear fit?
Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably without bulging or
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distortion from the intended shape of the headgear, and
without excessive gaps between the headgear and the head.
Where can soldiers not have tattoos?
On the head, face, neck, wrists,hands, or fingers, except for
one ring tattoo on each hand. Can soldiers hide tattoos with
makeup or bandages? No Who checks for extremist,
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indecent, sexist or racist tattoos?
Commanders. What bracelets are allowed?
Medical alert POWMIA slash Kia black or silver and religious ID
bracelets. Can soldiers have piercings?
No, but women can wear earrings with certain uniforms.
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What kind of earrings can women wear in uniform?
Gold, silver, Pearl or diamond studs that are 1/4 inch or
smaller. Can women wear earrings with
combat uniforms? Class C No When can soldiers
wear store bought helmets with uniform?
Only while riding bikes or motorcycles.
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They must switch to Army headgear when done.
When must Soldiers wear ID tags?In the field, overseas, in
aircraft, or when told by their commander?
Why do leaders check soldiers uniforms during inspections?
To make sure Soldiers have what they need, wear only approved
items, and buy from approved sources.
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How do leaders decide if a hairstyle is OK?
By checking our 670 to 1 and making sure the soldier can wear
all headgear and protective gearproperly.
Who checks if a hairstyle is OK?All leaders.
How should headgear fit? Headgear will fit snugly and
comfortably without bulging or distortion from the intended
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shape of the headgear, and without excessive gaps between
the headgear and the head. Where can soldiers not have
tattoos? On the head, face, neck, wrists,
hands, or fingers, except for one ring tattoo on each hand.
Can soldiers hide tattoos with makeup or bandages?
No Who checks for extremist, indecent, sexist or racist
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tattoos? Commanders.
What bracelets are allowed? Medical alert POWMIA slash Kia
black or silver and religious IDbracelets.
Can soldiers have piercings? No, but women can wear earrings
with certain uniforms. What kind of earrings can women
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wear in uniform? Gold, silver, Pearl or diamond
studs that are 1/4 inch or smaller.
Can women wear earrings with combat uniforms?
Class C No When can soldiers wear store bought helmets with
uniform? Only while riding bikes or
motorcycles. They must switch to Army
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headgear when done. When must Soldiers wear ID tags?
In the field, overseas, in aircraft, or when told by their
commander? Why do leaders check soldiers
uniforms during inspections? To make sure Soldiers have what
they need, wear only approved items, and buy from approved
sources. How do leaders decide if a
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hairstyle is OK? By checking our 670 to 1 and
making sure the soldier can wearall headgear and protective gear
properly. Who checks if a hairstyle is OK?
All leaders. How should headgear fit?
Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably without bulging or
distortion from the intended shape of the headgear, and
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without excessive gaps between the headgear and the head.
Where can soldiers not have tattoos?
On the head, face, neck, wrists,hands, or fingers, except for
one ring tattoo on each hand. Can soldiers hide tattoos with
makeup or bandages? No.
Who checks for extremist, indecent, sexist or racist
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tattoos? Commanders.
What bracelets are allowed? Medical alert POWMIA slash Kia
black or silver and religious IDbracelets.
Can soldiers have piercings? No, but women can wear earrings
with certain uniforms. What kind of earrings can women
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wear in uniform? Gold, silver, Pearl or diamond
studs that are 1/4 inch or smaller.
Can women wear earrings with combat uniforms?
Class C No When can soldiers wear store bought helmets with
uniform? Only while riding bikes or
motorcycles. They must switch to Army
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headgear when done. When must Soldiers wear ID tags?
In the field, overseas, in aircraft, or when told by their
commander? Why do leaders check soldiers
uniforms during inspections? To make sure Soldiers have what
they need, wear only approved items, and buy from approved
sources. How do leaders decide if a
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hairstyle is OK? By checking our 670 to 1 and
making sure the soldier can wearall headgear and protective gear
properly. Who checks if a hairstyle is OK?
All leaders. How should headgear fit?
Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably without bulging or
distortion from the intended shape of the headgear, and
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without excessive gaps between the headgear and the head.
Where can soldiers not have tattoos?
On the head, face, neck, wrists,hands, or fingers, except for
one ring tattoo on each hand. Can soldiers hide tattoos with
makeup or bandages? No Who checks for extremist,
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indecent, sexist or racist tattoos?
Commanders. What bracelets are allowed?
Medical alert POWMIA slash Kia black or silver and religious ID
bracelets. Can soldiers have piercings?
No, but women can wear earrings with certain uniforms.
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What kind of earrings can women wear in uniform?
Gold, silver, Pearl or diamond studs that are 1/4 inch or
smaller. Can women wear earrings with
combat uniforms? Class C No When can soldiers
wear store bought helmets with uniform?
Only while riding bikes or motorcycles.
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They must switch to Army headgear when done.
When must Soldiers wear ID tags?In the field, overseas, in
aircraft, or when told by their commander?
Why do leaders check soldiers uniforms during inspections?
To make sure Soldiers have what they need, wear only approved
items, and buy from approved sources.
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How do leaders decide if a hairstyle is OK?
By checking our 670 to 1 and making sure the soldier can wear
all headgear and protective gearproperly.
Who checks if a hairstyle is OK?All leaders.
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