"A Marine unit in California is walking back a short-lived mustache ban meant to boost "good order and discipline." Though the order, which was posted online this week, was swiftly withdrawn, the initial effort speaks to just how closely Marines police appearances and the weight that something as simple and insignificant as a mustache can have in the Corps. A Marine Corps spokesman confirmed the memo's authenticity and said the order was quickly rescinded because it conflicted with service-wide grooming rules."
""While the original intent of the order was to address repeated violations of Marine Corps grooming standards that negatively impact unit cohesion, professional appearance, and good order and discipline, the order exceeded the scope of the commander's authority," said the spokesman, adding that high standards of appearance remain a priority for the unit. Mustaches are allowed in the Marine Corps, though Marines sometimes avoid them if the unit commanders are known to tacitly disapprove of them."
A Marine unit at Twentynine Palms briefly issued an order for a mass mustache shave to enforce male grooming standards and preserve unit cohesion. The order targeted repeated violations of authorized mustache wear in 3rd Battalion 4th Marines. The order was quickly rescinded after a Marine Corps spokesman said it conflicted with service-wide grooming regulations and exceeded the commander's authority. Mustaches remain permitted when neatly trimmed, not extending beyond the mouth corners and not exceeding half an inch. Military services retain control over facial hair policy while beards remain generally prohibited.
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