<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn many ways, your shave is just as much a part of your uniform as boots or rank insignia, and it is expected that you are \u201csquared away\u201d at all times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because the standard is basically a \u201cclean-shaven and professional\u201d appearance, you typically should expect to shave every day. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe only facial hair allowed is a small, trim mustache that is contained by the limits of lip width and height as well as lining up with the tip of the nose outward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How Long Do You Have To Shave During Basic Training?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDuring basic training for the military, there is one constant across all branches: at all times, you will be doing every task quickly and with purpose, shaving included. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no set standard, but if you ask former or current service members to recall their shaves during training, you can expect to hear expectations as low as 30 seconds, but the average seems to be around 3 minutes for a full shave.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt may seem cruel or sadistic, but similar to dressing, making your bed, cleaning, and other routine tasks, shaving is a rushed endeavor that will be drilled into you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Does The Military Provide You With Razors, Shaving Cream, etc.?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you wish to bring a shaving kit with you, all branches except the Marine Corps will allow you to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the absence of a personal kit, they will allow you to purchase a cheap kit from the PX (military base store) often civilian products at a slightly reduced price that can be comped from your paycheck. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is not suggested to bring an electric shaver, as this unnecessarily complicates a time-tested and simple procedure; during training, you want to be as efficient as humanly possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of the day, military life will affect every aspect of your daily personal life, personal hygiene and shaving included. Unless you have a waiver, you must remain clean-shaven and within regulation at all times or risk reprimand by your superiors. Should you need instruction when you arrive at basic training, you will be shown the quickest and most efficient procedure and left to master your shave yourself. You will be allowed to purchase equipment of your choosing and should go with the simplest method. Adhere to your chosen branch’s code of appearance and you will have no problem! And when you eventually retire from military life, you can always grow your beard out then. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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