Sikh U.S. Army captain allowed to wear beard, turban in uniform

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(04-05-2016, 07:44 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: Explain the necessity. What necessity is their for punishment for any of those items beyond pay grade reduction or discharge? Why can there not be reasonable accommodations for religious reasons?

The punishment must be more severe because the cost of failing to follow orders can be more severe. Disobey an order and lives can be lost.

There are reasonable accomidations made for Religion and if this CPT is the Chaplin for that religion I have zero issue with him wearing the headgear and beard; nor, would I object to hime wearing such gear while in prayer. However, if he wants to alter his appearance as a member of a rifle squad then I have an issue (moreso the uniform change than the facial hair) as we begin to traverse the slippery slope.