JROTC Grooming Standards Quiz

True or False? Leaders will judge the appropriateness of a particular hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn.

• True

• False

True or False? Cadets may wear hairstyles that prevent headgear (including berets) from fitting snugly or comfortably, or cause bulges or distortions from the intended shape of the headgear.

• True

• False

Applied hair colors that are prohibited include which of the following (answer all that apply)?

• Purple

• Blue

• Pink

• Natural brown

True or False? Extreme, eccentric, or faddish haircuts or hairstyles are authorized.

• True

• False

Which is true about male haircuts? Check all that apply.

• Hair on top of the head must be neatly groomed.

• The length and bulk of the hair must be excessive or present a ragged, unkempt or extreme appearance.

• The hair must present a tapered appearance.

• The hair must not fall over the ears or eyebrows, or touch the collar, except for the closely cut hair at the back of the neck.

• Males may wear braids, cornrows, or dreadlocks while in uniform.

For male haircuts, what best describes a tapered appearance?

• Where the outline of the cadet's hair conforms to the shape of the head.

• Where the hair is colored pink, orange, or another extreme color.

• Where the head is shaved around a strip of hair down the center of the head (mohawk).

• Where the hair is worn in cornrows

Select the best answer regarding proper grooming of sideburns for males

• Sideburns will not extend below the bottom opening of the ear, and will not be styled to taper, flair, or come to a point, nor will the hair of the sideburn exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended.

• Sideburns may extend below the bottom opening of the ear, but will not be styled to taper, flair, or come to a point, nor will the hair of the sideburn exceed 3/8 inch when fully extended.

• Sideburns will not extend below the bottom opening of the ear, but may be styled to taper, flair, or come to a point; the hair of the sideburn may exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended.

• Sideburns will not extend below the bottom opening of the ear, and will not be styled to taper, flair, or come to a point; the hair of the sideburn may exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended.

True or False? Female hairstyles may not be eccentric or faddish and will present a conservative, professional appearance.

• True

• False

Select all that apply. Regarding female haircuts and hairstyles, what is true about bangs?

• Bangs may not fall below the eyebrows.

• Bangs may not interfere with the wear of headgear.

• Bangs don't need to lie neatly against the head.

• Bangs cannot be visible underneath the front of the headgear.

True or False. Regarding female haircuts and hairstyles, a bun may extend a maximum of three inches from the scalp.

• True

• False