Piercings do not disqualify you from service. You will have to remove your nose piercing. Even when you aren't on duty and/or in uniform you cannot have any piercings other than your ears. That means the piercing will close up.
No piercings, other than those for earrings as described herein, will be made through the ear, nose, tongue, chin, eyebrow, or any other body part that would be visible while in any uniform.
Body Piercing. Not authorized while in uniform. No articles, other than earrings for women specified above, shall be attached to or through the ear, nose, or any other body part.
Men and women can't wear piercings anywhere but their earlobes, on- or off-duty. Dental ornamentation is not allowed, including gold caps and platinum caps.
Body Piercing While in Uniform
Members are prohibited from attaching, affixing or displaying objects, articles, jewelry, or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any exposed body part (includes visible through the uniform).
Members may not “attach, affix, or display objects, articles, jewelry or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any exposed body part) according to official Army personal appearance standards.
I have piercings, can I still join? For health and safety reasons, you will need to take off all jewellery before any physical activity in the application process.
Allow anywhere from hours to years for the hole to close up.
It usually takes 6 months to 1 year for a new nose piercing to fully heal around the jewelry. If you choose to get rid of the jewelry during this time period, it will likely take from several hours to several days for the hole to close up.
Soldiers may wear a wristwatch, a wrist identification bracelet, and a total of two rings (a wedding set is considered one ring) with Army uniforms, unless prohibited by the commander for safety or health reasons. Any jewelry soldiers wear must be conservative and in good taste.
You may have some blood, swelling, tenderness, or bruising at first. It may be sore, tender, and red for up to 3 weeks. Pierced nostrils heal completely in about 2 to 4 months. A pierced septum heals in about 3 to 4 months.
Piercing retainers are the best option for concealment once your piercing is fully healed and you can remove it. They are clear and skin-colored silicone or dental-grade acrylic placeholders for your piercing.
In some ways, piercings can affect getting a job because some professions are big on the image they present. Conventional piercings, such as a nose or ear stud, shouldn't have a major impact on your prospects. However, unconventional piercings are typically frowned upon in white-collar professions.
You can even put an adhesive bandage over the nose jewellery while sleeping. You have a sharp point inside the nostril, so it is important that you avoid any activities where there might be impact to your nose.
As a general rule, if you're doing office work or you have a professional title, expect your nose ring to be ill-received. If you work at an art studio, coffee house or bar, your nose ring might add to the business' alternative vibe.
Rules About Wedding Ring In The Military
You're allowed to wear a wedding ring if you are a member of the military. You are limited to only two rings. A wedding ring set is counted as one ring. The ring must be in “good taste”.
No PDA. PDA, or public displays of affection, is considered unprofessional, and a big no-no while in uniform. However, each unit, branch, and area treat this rule with different severity. This can include hugging, kissing, holding hands, and even holding children.
Use of hair dye is allowed for both men and women, so long as it is a natural color.
All of these are prohibited from basic training — and military service in general. Expensive personal items. Don't bring items that are hard to safeguard during training, such as cameras; portable electronics like tablets or hand-held video games; jewelry and costly watches.
Males are not authorized to wear braids, cornrows, twists, dreadlocks, or locks while in uniform or in civilian clothes on duty. Hair-cuts with a single, untapered patch of hair on the top of the head (not consistent with natural hair loss) are considered eccentric and are not authorized.
Because they occur during the healing process of a piercing, hypertrophic scars don't tend to be permanent. As the piercing continues to heal, the scar should flatten and eventually disappear.
There is no right or wrong side of the nose to get a piercing, it is up to you. A good idea is to pick your best 'selfie side' of your face whether that be the left or right side!
Irrespective of its size or position on the body, a tattoo will be obscene if it refers to or depicts an image of: (1) a sexual act; (2) extreme pornographic behaviour; (3) sexual violence; (4) extreme violence; (5) violence to or sexual activity with a child or animal; or (6) illegal-drugs.
The Army updated tattoo regulations (670-1) in April 2015. Plan to remove ink on your wrist, face, hands, head or neck (below the t-shirt line is acceptable) prior to joining. Additional no-no's include tattoos in your ears, mouth or eyelids, according to the regulations.
No limit on the number of rings a cadet may wear; Jewellery may not impair a cadet's safety or ability to perform duties; Cadets may have a single nose piercing.