Legal Question in Military Law in Virginia

So I am a Sikh teenager and i am thinking about joining the army, but in my religion one is not allowed to cut hair for religious reasons but in the military one has to, but during WWII Sikhs were allowed in the army with their hair uncut so my question is: if I want to join the army do I have to cut my hair? and if I am rejected may I sue to join a military branch and join one with my hair intact?


Asked on 8/14/11, 6:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Neal Puckett The Law Firm of Puckett and Faraj, PC

There is no religious exception for haircuts. If you enlist, your head will be shaved. You may not sue DoD or any military branch on the ground that you should be entitled to an exception to regulations based on your religion. Two options are available to you: Enlist and conform to all obligations under your enlistment contract or do not enlist.

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Answered on 8/16/11, 12:36 pm


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