Uniform Regulations: Males

Grooming standards are established so that a neat, professional appearance is made while in the Marine Corps uniform. Pride in one’s appearance and hygiene is a sign of maturity and discipline. East Coweta High School grooming standards will be enforced every day, while the following standards are for cadets during uniform inspection days.

Hair.

A good “boys” haircut is appropriate; although a squared-off haircut in the back is inappropriate. The hair should be tapered in the back and not touch the ears.
A regulation Marine Corps haircut is not required, but desired. Should a cadet desire a regulation haircut, the following applies. Hair will be neat and closely trimmed. The hair may be clipped at the edges of the side and back; will be evenly graduated from zero length at the hairline in the lower portion of the head to the upper portion of the head; and will not be over 3 inches in length fully extended on the upper portion of the head; the back and sides of the head below the hairline may be shaved to remove body hair. Sideburns will not extend below the middle of the ear hole. Sideburns will not be styled to taper or flare. The length of an individual hair of the sideburn will not exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended.
Head hair will be styled so as not to interfere with the proper wear of the cover. Hair which protrudes from beneath properly worn headgear in an unsightly manner is considered excessive, regardless of length.
Mohawk or other eccentric hairstyles and/or colors are strictly forbidden during uniform inspection days.

Facial Hair. Male cadets will be clean shaven during all school and extracurricular activities. A cadet may sport a moustache within Marine Corps regulations. Individual instruction will be provided should a cadet desire to grow a moustache.

Makeup. Facial makeup will NOT be worn by any male cadets.

Fingernails.

Nail length will be no longer than ¼” from the tip of the finger.
Male cadets will NOT wear polish in or out of uniform.

Jewelry.

Inconspicuous rings are authorized for wear in uniform. When worn, only one ring is authorized per hand. Rings will not be worn on the thumbs.
Inconspicuous watches are authorized for wear in uniform.
Necklaces: Necklaces will not be visible in uniform, including the chain around the neck.
Earrings: Male cadets are NOT authorized to wear earrings at any time during school or during extracurricular activities.
Eyeglasses: When worn in uniform they will be conservative in appearance. Chains, bands, or ribbons will not be attached to the eyeglasses. Sunglasses will NOT be worn in formation.