One day in JROTC class

Iran... another country that allows hijabs in uniform

Instructor: Today, young JROTC cadets, we will be discussing Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia.  As stated in paragraph 1-1, this regulation "prescribes the authorization for wear, composition, and classification of uniforms, and the occasions for wearing all personal (clothing bag issue), optional, and commonly worn organizational Army uniforms. It also prescribes the awards, insignia, and accouterments authorized for wear on the uniform, and how these items are worn."  

It is important to keep in mind that according to paragraph 1-7, "The Army is a uniformed service where discipline is judged, in part, by the manner in which a soldier wears a prescribed uniform, as well as by the individual’s personal appearance."

Furthermore, we will discuss important items such as a recent change to the regulation by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta authorizing wear of hijabs in formation...

Cadet Jones: Huh?

Instructor: Did you have something for the class, Cadet Jones?

Cadet Jones: I'm reading a little further down in paragraph 1-7, where it says "Personnel will not wear religious headgear in place of military headgear when military headgear is required (outdoors, or indoors when required for duties or ceremonies)."  What part of 670-1 has been repealed exactly?  Are we upholding uniform standards or not?

Instructor: Cadet Jones, there are also regulations regarding insubordination if you'd like me to bring you up to speed on them.  What exactly do you not understand about the regulation?

Cadet Jones: Well... could I wear a visible cross on my uniform?

Instructor: No!  From paragraph 1-7b(1)(a) clearly states "a religious item worn on a chain may not be visible when worn with the utility, service, dress, or mess uniforms".

Cadet Jones: Do I have the option of wearing no headgear in formation?

Instructor: Of course not.  Read down to paragraph 1-10, where the regulation specifies that "soldiers will wear headgear with the Army uniform, except under the following circumstances" and then goes on to list the specific circumstances, such as when you are in a vehicle or indoors.  But in a formation, you are expected to be in uniform.

Cadet Jones: A parade to me sounds like a formation where a uniform appearance is the standard... didn't this whole thing get started when CAIR wrote Panetta to complain that a Muslim student was not allowed to wear a hijab in a parade because her commander actually ENFORCED AR 670-1 as written?  I mean, I can't carry an umbrella with my uniform but since CAIR made some noise the whole uniform policy changes for a kid who wants to wear a hijab under the guise of religious freedom?

Instructor: You are too hung up on the letter of the law.  Other things are much more important than regulations and standards in today's Army.  Like diversity!  After all, the Chief of Staff GEN Casey said right after the Fort Hood shootings "What happened at Fort Hood was a tragedy, but I believe it would be an even greater tragedy if our diversity becomes a casualty here".  

Cadet Jones: Sir, I'm only 15, but why is the Army tripping over itself trying to accommodate the religious preferences of the same group who kill us for religious reasons?  This is diversity for its own sake and its insane!! You are allegedly teaching us to become leaders... and from the first introduction to the military you are sending junior leaders the message that you can change long standing regulations at the whim of agitators and victim organizations outside the military!!!

Instructor: Cadet, I caution you against insubordination once more...

Cadet Jones: I can't believe how f___ed up the priorities are, and from the highest levels in the military!!!  I thought the military was about discipline and regulations, and people have to rise to the standard!!! Je__s Ch__t this is gay...

Instructor: WHAT did you say?

Cadet Jones: Oh, the profanity?  I'm sorry, sir, I got a little carried away...

Instructor: NO, not THAT...

Cadet Jones: Oh, the Lord's name in vain... my bad.

Instructor: NO!!!! You made a slur against gays!!! Sergeant!! Call security!!!

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