This is how I remember haircuts in the late 70s/early 80s in the Army and Air Force.
It wasn’t “tolerated” in any unit I was stationed in, and I wasn’t exactly in a STRAC infantry unit, I was in intelligence. As for the fatigues, you’re probably right. I was forced to buy BDUs right before I got out but only wore them to one formation. Did not like them.
This is how I remember haircuts in the late 70s/early 80s in the Army and Air Force.