They are allowing it now, but the issue is that this change is not reflected in the regulation. That makes the situation untenable for company grade officers. Why can the Sikhs wear a turban against regulations but the Muslim females can’t wear a hijab?
If you put in the regs that a Sik can wear a turban, why wouldn’t you allow the hijab?
Best answer: neither are allowed.
AR 670-1 Sec. 1-7
(2) Soldiers may wear religious headgear while in uniform if the headgear meets the following criteria.
(a) It must be subdued in color (black, brown, green, dark or navy blue, or a combination of these colors).
(b) It must be of a style and size that can be completely covered by standard military headgear, and it cannot
interfere with the proper wear or functioning of protective clothing or equipment.
(c) The headgear cannot bear any writing, symbols, or pictures.
(d) 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).