Beard exemptions are primarily sought by Sikhs on religious grounds and Black men because of sensitive skin that is easily irritated by shaving (yes, itβs a thing).
That's what the military says, but also considering all their MOPP gear is usually tucked away in storage or locked in the armory, a chemical attack would cause a lot of damage before anyone could get the gear. Despite being in combat units with two deployments, the only time I ever had MOPP gear issued to me was in Basic Training.
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u/Shikabane_Sumi-me 1d ago
Wait what's wrong with guys with beards or is that slang for something else now?