Canadian Armed Forces update dress code

It will soon be acceptable to have long hair, face tattoos, and beards in the CAF. As Mark Neufeld reports, the decision to was made to keep the military in step with the culture and society it protects.

[@giraffeman326]

As a private myself, I think I’m going to stick with the tradition of shaving everyday and keeping my hair short.

[@factsdonthavefeelingsbeawa2953]

Remember this is also so you can get a full seal on your face mask when you have to put on the gas masks. The long hair & long finger nails... will get in the way & cause infections & harder to fight hand to hand. As long as the nails & hair aren't too long... I can see that being fine. As for the facial hair... in combat they usually allow grow out... so as long as they have it kept neat, tidy & possibly hold the same standards as the British for their facial hair rules... I don't see much of an issue. Other than Gas mask getting a full seal. But day to day it would be fine. But this all seeming more like a joke. They got rid of a whole bunch of capable, well trained soldiers because they wouldn't get the stick... Now they have to resort to this to get recruits. The funky hair and not shaving it... for basic training is an issue. They should at least make it so they have to trim it & still have to get a haircut... Basic training is about breaking you down... to build hou back up & preparing for the thick of the job... where the enemy doesn't care about your feelings, and you need to push yourself further than you ever thought you were able to with your body... just to survive or complete a mission.

[@lilrevo9651]

@@factsdonthavefeelingsbeawa2953 yeah thats kinda what i thought at first, idk how long there talking, i agree with it but only like how you say, people walking around with bright colored hair wont work for camouflage reasons, super long hair down to your shoulders just wont work and long nails do you really need an answer lol, but all kept clean and relatively short and shes mint.

[@JustaNobody2004]

Yeah same here

[@liammiddleton3064]

Im gonna quite

[@linesandcircles7465]

That's what I want to do as well. Try and encourage the others to continue to do the same

[@scottyoung9365]

Are you kidding me? This new dress code makes me want to serve even less. 🙄

[@charlottewyttle1578]

Believe me, they know that

[@andrei1151]

same

[@skybot9998]

The united states is having a problem getting young people into their military. This woke nonsense will be the death of us.

[@shyryTsr2k]

Dude I would not want to serve in the military that look like they picked up a bunch of homeless people who haven't shaved or gone to a barber in 10 years.

[@Einstein-wasnt-all-that-smart]

They aren't forcing people to not cut they're hair for ten years, they're just saying people no longer have to have it short if they don't want to

[@georgesmiley1474]

I’m glad my grandfather is not alive to see this…

[@lexo892]

Im glad your turn is coming soon u stiffneck ****

[@itiswhatitis4018]

This is a disgrace especially to those that gave their lives to protect peoples freedoms in both WWs

[@liammiddleton3064]

he definitely sees

[@_Seagie]

inclusivity is a poison

[@_Seagie]

@@Zombie_Hobo yup. instantly.

[@canadiandefenceinitiative3599]

@@Zombie_Hobo if you’re hair is long the enemy might grab on it in combat, also most parts of the world the army would be deployed in, it’s probably not good to stand out, especially if you get captured

[@matbienczyk452]

Welcome to the clown army!

[@skybot9998]

I remember a recruiter coming to my high school back in the 70's and then we guys wore our hair long. I asked the officer why the army didn't allow longer hair. His response was two things I remember. One is hygiene, hair is great to hold dirt and will help infect a wound. Secondly, hand to hand combat. Its easier for an enemy soldier to take you down if he has a hand full of your scalp to help him do it with. makes sense to me.

[@sandigrad6270]

Excellent point! I forgot about that logic 👍

[@winstonfc]

Crazy; Maybe that's why the new policy includes conditions where these changes can be reversed if they affect safety and operational requirements. Too bad they didn't teach reading comprehension in the 70s.

[@kaiserotto8715]

Long hair can also get caught in machinery, it'll be the quickest haircut youll ever have. You'll be missing most of your scalp though.

[@twocansams6335]

They are pandering to the Sikh community

[@imadeyoulol1464]

Inside the very policy you're talking about states that if there's any operational requirement that may put someone in danger having long hair, nails etc they wouldn't be allowed to have it... Read the thing you speak about before criticizing it.

[@mikoalexmiko]

Imagine how scared the enemy will be when a pink haired guy in a dress, long nails and a face tattoo is screaming don't shoot I'm pregnant

[@ZenCorvus]

It'll encourage better defense against us when they see what we have become. They won't want it.

[@jacob476]

The biggest joke is that the CF doesn't go to war

[@Acaykath]

They will go for annihilation rather than conquest.

[@SamuraiKai]

Nice blatant transphobia there.

[@Acaykath]

@@SamuraiKai Nope, common sense. Who wants a bunch of insane people ruining their country?

[@streamingnowstreamingnow2568]

If you’re thinking about joining just look at how they currently treat Veterans and how “The Veterans are asking for too much”.

[@snakeoo7ca]

Toughen up buttercup

[@OneFreeMan17]

@@snakeoo7ca No.

[@whathandleUtalkabt]

Long fingernails and face tattoos with pink hair. Exactly what Justin deserves, nothing more.

[@davidcoleman2796]

Madness. And Cp24 loves it .

[@aarondroy]

Wait.... if they are willing to fight and die for your country isn't that enough? Like what more do you really need from armed forces.... lol

[@sandigrad6270]

I'm glad to be out of that organization! It's definitely taking a nosedive 👎

[@safilta1]

It’s pretty fitting that they interviewed a tattoo artist and not an actual member of the military on the policy change. Nothing against tattoos at all, but of course a tattoo artist is going to support tattoos. Why not interview current members or veterans?

[@FreedomSoldiers-rp2kl]

They will always find someone to interview that holds the narrative, ever see a Covid story and every single person is on board with being jabbed 4 times a year? These paid media shills need absolute defunding!

[@jacob476]

Current members can't speak their actual thoughts without fear of reprisal

[@TheSpectralFX]

Good question, let me answer that. Active Members of the CAF require permission from their chain of command prior any communication is made to the public. They are quite literally, not allowed to take up an offer for interview, unless like Chief Warrant Officer Todd Appel here, they are tasked to do so. Interviewing Veterans could have been an option, but some would say that old habits die hard... or the journalists didn't think of that, who knows?

[@KevinAbyss]

@@TheSpectralFX you have not done your media awareness IBTS did ya.. Anybody can speak to the media, stay within what you know, if you don't know, say you don't know... etc

[@preacher4539]

I can vouch that current members support the change and are excited.

[@d.flaherty227]

This is Minister Anand's signature move as MND,,,what a joke

[@Kushbush522]

Jesus christ.. I'm ashamed to be canadian

[@bobjones9490]

I'm ashamed that you're Canadian too bud

[@RandomPickles]

I am so glad I got out when I did. Can say I was an actuall soldier. This has turned into play time.

[@RiseAgainstDisciple]

Less qualified people in the "military" is a huge win for us, thank you

[@mr.martins3737]

it's been happening at all levels of government

[@bokchoy9294]

Your favourite band and political views aren't very coherent :P

[@mista589]

Snowflake changes ❄️

[@egSmith-sp9gl]

Also for China !

[@winstonfc]

Less qualified? Then don't join.

[@j.m7555]

Give Gen Z hight tech toys, 21st century standard accomadations, and better pay! Then maybe inlistment numbers will go up.

[@chi_chai]

Free university not good enough for you?

[@thejoblesscoder]

I spent 6 years in the air cadets. The 2 week basic training camp was held in Penhold Alberta before the base was eventually closed. The facilities were built during the second world War and had a 1970s cold war era aspect to the living quarters. I did find it quite odd that the living quarters had not been updated in over 70 years Edit: I know the air cadets is not the military but many of the aspects such as the standards, traditions and even the bases themselves are used by both

[@korky7674]

Maybe they should wear rainbows on their sleeves along with their preferred pronouns.

[@aarondroy]

If they fight and die for your freedom, would you care what their pronouns are?

[@georgehenry76]

Rainbow camouflage? Probably

[@justiceleague9658]

🤣

[@youngmasterzhi]

I wonder if they'll also allow thongs, teeth grilles, piercings and miniskirts...

[@icdroid]

Bank on it. May take a few years but it will happen.

[@ferociousgustafson4040]

Thongs have always been allowed.

[@liammiddleton3064]

soon

[@suspicioususer]

hopefully

[@microsoft-pox]

Oh ffs! This liberal insanity needs to end!

[@mcrick8931]

Forgot to mention men being allowed to were Dresses and nylons if they desire

[@ferociousgustafson4040]

First troops look professionally and feel like a member of a team, and then, they’ll start thinking and acting like a team. We can’t have that. Everyone knows the strongest teams are made up of a bunch of individuals.

[@jonasgrant]

You can be well groomed and professional without adhering to seventy years old dress codes. The people I serve with are my brothers and sisters, regardless of how they look.

[@aarondroy]

Yeah, this is an outdated understanding of professionalism. Also, if you want new service members, this makes it a slightly easier sell.

[@jonasgrant]

@Midnight Lightning Radio Someone of the female gender with whom you share a fraternal bond, be it a sibling or a close colleague.

[@thejoblesscoder]

@@jonasgrant what is a woman

[@robertfegan6773]

I'm so glad that TruDoe,The CF, and City News,included the Tattoo Artists Approval.

[@nadeemdean3216]

What a strange society we have become.

[@_Seagie]

society was much better 50 years ago. this is terrible news.

[@_Seagie]

@Joey Brandon thankfully they're our first line of defense. so let em join actually

[@nosnibormailliw7226]

@@_Seagie naw the transgenders will claim they shouldn't have to fight and stay home with the women

[@_Seagie]

@@nosnibormailliw7226 sickening

[@ferociousgustafson4040]

Yeah, as long as you weren’t a woman, or non-white, or wanted a life that wasn’t married in the suburbs with 2.5 kids spending all your free time mowing the lawn.

[@ferociousgustafson4040]

@Joey Brandon then go be that last line of defence. I expect if things were getting dangerous and that trans man was your last line of defence you’d hide behind him and be less interested in his gender.

[@canadianwelder3899]

DISGRACEFUL

[@dervs1679]

In other words, they’re lacking soldiers and will take anyone at this point

[@thejoblesscoder]

Better join now. Employment for life

[@dervs1679]

@@thejoblesscoder not under Trudeau I would

[@OneFreeMan17]

@@thejoblesscoder I’m thinking of applying. Do people who apply nowadays pretty much get guaranteed offers pretty quickly, once on the merit list?

[@stevieG2015]

"It's all about being inclusive" No, the military is about one thing. Being ready to defend Canada's interests at home and abroad. Will you yell at the enemy because they don't respect all your diverse aspects? All of this nonsense does nothing to make Canada a more safe place,

[@Brad366-f3s]

Imagine being triggered by hair

[@chuckgreen3629]

They're casting a bigger net because no one wants to enlist after all the scandals and awful standard of living.

[@christophergill3140]

tattoos ok fine under the uniform dress code is there for a reason and plays the biggest part of a military to make you a unit part of a bigger thing then your self (unit. core. god. country. )

[@Mullet-ZubazPants]

So 'Dress Instructions' are now more akin to a ragtag irregular army, instead of a professional national army ... wonderful

[@odochartaighofodonegal9815]

The updated dress code will also increase the mission readiness of the Armed forces, right ? 🤣🤣🤣

[@aarondroy]

Increase enrollment is what they hope for. Shouldn't hurt mission readiness.

[@dansmith1661]

@@aarondroy Take your testosterone blockers and wig. We going to war.

[@aarondroy]

@@dansmith1661 💀 😆 lol stop you're killing me.... 🤣

[@bassmaster1231]

The point of the military is not supposed to be a reflection of society. You are supposed to appear professional and the best of society

[@weetytoaster1835]

No no no no no man this is not how it’s supposed to be there aren’t supposed to be any individuality in the military did they forget the quote“You are not Brown you were not black you’re not wait you are not purple you are not orange you are all green” this is not how an army is supposed to be. The reason why individualism is completely from the way in the military is because someone’s individuality can be damaging to the teamwork and the momentum of how the team is supposed to operate.Sometimes I think to myself should I even be trying to get in or should I just move to the US and become a US army Ranger

[@twocansams6335]

The Canadian military gives you a half pension at 10 years, the U.S military does not. Something to think out if you are young and plan to serve some time, getting out at your late 20's or early 30's is still young enough to go to school and do something else.

[@lwfozzy6925]

Nov 11 will be about remembering when we had a spine.

[@a_floppyfish1296]

new dress code=no spine. makes sense

[@jarod144]

We need Jesus

[@David-nu6kw]

Hair colour doesn't matter? Do you plan on being camouflaged?

[@sandigrad6270]

Well that's a good point 🤔. Hot pink hair will definitely be hard to camouflage!

[@justanopinion-ub9pp]

Oh yes! Canada is a force not to be reckoned with, every enemy will be fleeing when they see the canadian front line of katlynn Jenners🤣😂

[@chrisministerofsmartarsery3322]

The Canadian military could not defend Canada if attacked. But this is important. Lol. Ok then.

[@SamuraiKai]

Bull.

[@chrisministerofsmartarsery3322]

@@SamuraiKai I love Canada & our military, but what I said was the truth. We have roughly 68,000 military members & old equipment.

[@SamuraiKai]

@@chrisministerofsmartarsery3322 have you ever questioned yourself why? They can’t even look after their own.

[@dirtyharrycallahan527]

Absolutely ridiculous, this country has become a joke.

[@AnthonyMacDougall07]

Embarrassment

[@gordonshrubb7155]

Is this supposed to attract a new type of individual. I think this will deter many new Canadians.

[@chi_chai]

I thought the military was a unit..

[@Themapleleaforever]

Beards should be allowed as long as it’s groomed. Beards have been part of warrior culture forever

[@Swifty-Kommando]

such a shame.

[@geobla6600]

This government destroys everything they touch. What a joke. The Lancers , Black Watch and the Pink hair and Tutu Brigade.

[@bobsagot179]

That one hairstylist in basic (Saint-Jean garrison) is thinking about how he'll never financially recover from this XD

[@ZenCorvus]

This is why people shouldn't join. Don't join canadas military as its a joke filled with jokes.

[@Acaykath]

Look at world war 2. We took locations that foiled the British and the Americans. Now, we'd be lucky to take a McDonald's bathroom.

[@Dev-ou1nj]

The Roman army fell apart because of lack of professional standards i’m out so I can say this from our deployments to Afghanistan to the time I got out I have watched the professionalism and competency of our military fall apart slowly through relaxing standards and lack of commitment it frustrates me to see the lessons we took so long to learn fall apart as soon as we lose our commitment to competency I truly believe the military has lost sight of the fact that we were in the profession of arms Our job was to win the fight the Canadian people decided was worthwhile And we do that by being the best at our job and that means commitment to purpose and dedication to task these new relaxed standards do not in anyway stiff our the resolve or increase combat efficiency

[@geneva214]

The roman army fell apart because it was spread too thin and were forced to start using people who hated romans with lesser training and weapons and the roman army never cared about hair length and tattoos

[@Dev-ou1nj]

@@geneva214that’s a fairly naïve statement what basis do you derive That thought. So self training can Be said using a different term like self discipline“To train oneself“ That thought could easily be extended over a unit And you would call it unit discipline. professional standards are that which is derived by unit discipline. If you look at the term “lesser training” From your comment you actually reinforce my original statementThat dropping professional standards led to the end of the Roman army I think what you’re trying to do is show that they were other mitigating facts in its fall and therefore dilute my original point

[@TheRealBatCave]

@@Dev-ou1nj they were spread so think that by the end most of the roman military was hired mercenaries from other countries, so ultimately i think its both lowering thier standards and having much of thier forces not technically thier forces.

[@Dev-ou1nj]

@@TheRealBatCave I think your missing the original point

[@TheRealBatCave]

@@Dev-ou1nj well as a veteran myself who also served in Afghanistan as an infanteer, i cant see how really any of these new "standards" would be practical, long nails, long hair, the choice to wear what u want makes zero sense in terms of unit cohesion or even operational readiness, i believe i got ur point tho

[@blin1776]

The comments are the best. Most of the ppl that r writing the comments are not even CAF members. ROFL

[@MiaN..N]

When I seen the tiTLe. Thought they were talking about the F aaacce DDiiappeR

[@kevin-yv1ig]

I don't think it really matters. As long as they carry out their duties.

[@lorian4366]

How many times can they say inclusivity in one video?

[@Acaykath]

"We need to remain relevant!" I am pretty sure protecting us from the aggression of other countries will keep you plenty relevant. Discipline, unity, and teamwork suffer when members are allowed individuality. Uniformity means comradery and predictability allowing the army to work seamlessly regardless of who is on your team.

[@aarondroy]

But also, they want the kids to enroll.... if you ban, say face tattoos, you're banning a growing segment of young people, who are willing to commit themselves to that will ensure poverty later in life.... perfect for a soldier

[@sandigrad6270]

Agreed. When I got back in after 25 years I thought, this is not the military I know. New members from Basic get coddled now, it's a joke! I can't tell you how many times I was asked "why" when they were told to do something... in the field, won't asking why can get you killed?! If you're not going to be harmed, just do it!

[@winstonfc]

All changes can be reversed if they affect operational duty. Case & point.

[@frankdiscussion2069]

Fun Fact: 80% of the Canadian "military" are desk jockeys while the other 20% are battle ready

[@TheeYellowDart]

Tattoo business is thankful that CAF members can have tattoos that are visible, who would have thought.

[@TheJoshuaborden]

In case anyone wondering. Tattoos have been allowed to be visible on CAF members for decades. I’ve been in the army for 12 years now and have had my neck and hands completely covered in tattoos since recruitment. Face tattoos are obviously a new change.

[@1joshjosh1]

I was in the Canadian Army 20 years ago and there was a few guys with neck tattoos so I don't think this is nothing new. The anything goes with the haircut thing... I'm glad that wasn't the Army I served in.

[@Jon-gm2sn]

Seeing as the military serves Trudeau i guess dresses and heels will be appropriate now.

[@Acaykath]

Only for the men, otherwise it wouldn't be inclusive.

[@margowilson6725]

Are the men getting bras and skirts

[@goylanddefree80]

incoming swas' face tattoo's

[@adamc1803]

Maybe they can incorporate twerking in boot camp

[@QuebecHardwood]

Todd Appel sounds like he's reading from the American forces script. Goodbye canada.

[@claude6941]

The beginning of the end. Definitely voting conservative next election. Stop the madness.

[@rxb364]

Corporal Klinger would be soooo happy!

[@davidcoleman2796]

They will be wearing a dress next . Long fingernails ! Ha ha ha . Omg

[@chrisburke624]

No disrespect intended towards Mr. Watson here, I'm sure he's a nice guy & very talented artist. But why does his opinion on military dress regs matter? ( I can barely draw a stick figure and I don't know much about art at all, So I don't think my opinion should matter in their community either.) Depending on your specific job in the military, Having long fingernails or long hair may be a serious detriment. So potential members need to keep that in mind... You'll be going through a lot of fake nails for most military jobs if you keep decide to keep them long! Facial hair and beards have been permitted for a few years now, Nora do we shave their heads in basic training anymore... So some of this is oppressive release about nothing.

[@OntarioFreshwaterFishing]

Maybe I should try enlisting again, they can’t deny me 5 times now can they

[@mouthbreather280]

Great! Now all recruits can walk around with beards and unshaven heads pretending to be CANSOF 🙂

[@purplepeavey7874]

I remember in 1986 being told that tattoo parlours in Calgary were out of bounds to military personnel.

[@christophed4579]

West is becoming a joke.

[@ronfischer191]

This is a very dumb idea, the idea that the forces should reflect the society they serve is ridiculous. The reason hair was short and visible tatoos were not permitted and the uniforms could not be altered was for unit cohesion. All these changes are trumpeted as recognising people's individuality, but thats just the problem, the military is supposed to be all about group dynamics and reducing individuality. We learned over centuries of warfare that troops need to carr more about their unit and the soldier next to them then themselves. This goes exactly counter to this and we will be less effective for it

[@selenakwok5165]

Manitoba course? Getting placed in Winnipeg any recommendations.

[@rodrigovidela273]

The real truth why dress and deportment went down hill it was due to low numbers of recruits joining. This new change would allow anyone to join. The army is desperate for troops so the standard was lowered.

[@militarymoments]

US needs to catch up

[@alspeers6931]

Ridiculous nonsense

[@michaellebreton4294]

It wasn't the truckers that were attacking Canadian institutions . They are just the symptom of the institutions being attacked from the inside .

[@gymbo230970]

If they can't find new recruits maybe a good idea to pay them more?

[@billspencer8540]

How do you do that when you are hopelessly bankrupt ?

[@VT-tz5bm]

Nobody wants to fight for the liberal regime

[@macadamia668]

They've been doing that in the past couple decades. Nothing changed

[@Farmguy1]

Well CWO Appel, good on towing the party line. However, just who said the dress code was out of date? Everyone knows the Service is there, here is the standard of dress, join if you want too, that is still being inclusive. Do you recall, "Uniformity" you know everyone is dressed the same, and looking professional. The Service was and should not be about the Individual. The service has become what the Dutch and Germans were in the 70's. I saw a sailor on the news, with long hair, mutton chops, stash and goatee, I am sure he will look sharp come Nov 11th in dress uniform.

[@Al-lv7vg]

What does this matter? Canada's armed forces have been a joke for years, this just solidifies it.

[@shadowtiger2363]

Inclusive bwahhhh enough said. Just wow absolutely shocking.

[@rupertklyne2511]

This is ridiculous,it will bring nothing but problems to individuals on manoeuvres.

[@LifestyleGardener]

How is this important?

[@Gambol67]

They may enlist but they won't stay.

[@haha...Noice.]

now i dont feel like joining the CAF. ill go to the states instead

[@youngininda6ix668]

I’ll be joining in September

[@vasilytanygin]

Not sure if long nails and hair will help to compensate issues that are not acceptable for people who don't care about nails and hair.

[@Serendipity818]

They are trying to attract young women

[@kevinm4022]

I wasn't lucky enough to join the regs when i was younger (40 years ago) my brother was in the regs and convinced me not to join but i was in the army cadets (i know doesnt count) and the reserves and i am not surprised at the comments and i agree with the over 90% that think the decision is dumb...IMO. Uniform isnt just what you wear it comes from the word uniformity. The generation now a days are ruining everything.

[@miken7246]

I welcome the changes. Nothing says Canadian like bayoneting your enemy down with a cannuck beard and mane.

[@chrisfoster9080]

Trudy's troops. Handbags at 20 paces.

[@bearhandle81]

If I join the army the army would have me remove my tattoo that shows the crown on the left arm and the tattoo of my grandpa 105453 removed off his back because Jesus has noone to protect him but god him self

[@hu6284]

Absolute joke.

[@FakeSociety2]

Wait they forgot to mention the skirt part

[@punkrachmaninoff]

Odin's *definitely* not racist tattoos...

[@dlwest1541]

the whole point of wearing the uniform is conformity which builds teamwork. Without teamwork you have no military, just a bunch of individuals, not soldiers. Will this only affect the physical appearance or is there an even deeper mood here? Will this also affect how the soldiers are trained? If your individual needs are placed above the others, above the training, above the unit as a whole, what repercussions will this inevitably bring? How far is the military willing to go to ensure every single soldier is happy? If you decide to join the military, you do as the military does. You can express yourself on your time off.

[@quietprofessional]

I can understand the need for long hair and beards in a special operations setting (ie. special missions conducted in a civilian setting), and face tattoos from Indigenous service members (ie. Maoris serving the NZDF), but this is too much for the conventional forces. It's up to the diversity, inclusion, and equality people to prove us wrong.

[@winstonfc]

Why does it matter for a legal officer, logistics officer, air traffic control, radiology, IT, intelligence or cyber, communications, psychiatrists, HR, social worker officers, and many other occupations? All these changes can also be reversed if they affect operational duty - as stated in the documentation. But of course, no one has actually read it, just reacted to a short news clip.

[@quietprofessional]

@@winstonfc Add to that under discretion of the commanding officer. The clip is definitely misleading as it did not state whether full research was done by DND's policymakers on a number of militaries around the world to see if hair length, color, facial beard, tattoos have an affect on operations. I mentioned soldiers and officers of Maori descent serving in the New Zealand Defence Force because tattoos are part of their cultural identity and have no effect on their performance. And our indigenous peoples and Sikh's serving in our military who do have long hair, again no effect on their performance (the latter wrapped in a turban conforming to regulations that can be found on publicly accessible CANFORGEN documents). In the past French sappeurs sported long beards as part of their military culture but not sure if the tradition continues (I like for someone in the French military, whether active or retired to confirm this/j'invite quelqu'un dans la militaire française pour confirmer ce fait, soit qu' actif ou non).

[@winstonfc]

@@quietprofessional Thank-you for your nuanced and informative reply. I think many people are imagining only tip-of-the-spear soliders, regular infantry, on a deployment with rainbow coloured hair and prison tattoos. Just because they can, does not mean they will, barring operational restrictions. I suspect you'll see these changes reflected primarily in purple trades, where it really does not matter, and that the changes will be mostly unnoticeable. I agree that they should have been more transparent about the policy conditions, as well as the research which justified the change, besides retention. But I am fairly certain this will pose no problem to the effectiveness the CAF.

[@10tive]

Jack Bauer is back. 🤣👍

[@TheJoshuaborden]

Visible tattoos on CAF members has been allowed for a long time. I’ve been in the Army for 12 years now and have had my hands and complete neck tattooed since recruitment. The face is obviously the new reg.

[@mikemeigs6862]

Why would u want a army to look as a complet unit

[@chiefdogma]

Ahh yes... I remember reading in Sun tsu art of war to make your military more inclusive.

[@mapleglass484]

Our heads won't be shaved at basic training? Shame, I was looking forward to it

[@gloriawilson3241]

So Canada military is getting desperate for recruits.