(1)
An accommodated Soldier may wear a turban (or under-turban or patka, as appropriate) made of a subdued material in a color that closely resembles the headgear for an assigned uniform.
Commanders may designate conditions where the under-turban will be worn instead of the turban.
The turban or under-turban will be worn in a neat and conservative manner that presents a professional and well-groomed appearance.
The material will be free of designs or markings, except that a Soldier wearing the ACU may wear a turban or under-turban in a camouflage pattern matching the uniform.
Soldiers assigned to units wearing the maroon, tan, or green beret may wear an appropriately colored turban or under-turban as directed by the unit commander.
When directed by a commander, the Soldier may be required to wear an under-turban made of fire-resistant material.
(2)
Unless duties, position, or assignment require a Soldier to wear the ACH or other protective headgear, Soldiers granted this accommodation are not required to wear military headgear in addition to the turban or under-turban.
Rank will be displayed on the turban or under-turban when worn in circumstances where military headgear is customarily worn and removed in circumstances where military headgear is not customarily worn, such as indoors or in no-hat/no-salute designated areas.
(3)
Hair worn under the turban or under-turban is not subject to AR 670–1 standards, but may not fall over the ears or eyebrows or touch the collar while in uniform.
Referenced Regulation: AR 670–1
AR 670–1 establishes standards for the wear and appearance of Army uniforms and grooming policies.
When the Soldier is wearing an ACH or other protective headgear with the under-turban, the bulk of the hair will be repositioned or adjusted to ensure proper fit (see fig 3–7).
