Sikhs In Uk Army

[kdsingh80]

I came across this website of UK which says that Sikhs are allowed to keep 5ks,

but on the other hand it says that sikhs should have trimmed beard ,how is it possible for sikhs to maintain 5 ks ?Could anybody here please clarify what is the policy for sikhs in UK army regarding sikhs?

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http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/Personnel/EqualityAndDiversity/

Can Muslim and Sikh men wear beards?

Muslim and Sikh men are permitted to wear short neatly trimmed beards. However, where a hazard clearly exists, Muslim and Sikh men may be required to modify or remove facial hair to such an extent as to enable the correct wearing of breathing apparatus, oxygen masks, or respirators. An effective seal on a respirator can only be achieved when the skin is clean shaven. In the Royal Navy all men are permitted to wear beards.

As a Sikh, will I be able to wear a turban and other items of religious significance?

In the Armed Forces Sikhs are permitted to wear the 5Ks; male Sikhs can also wear a turban. However, some constraints regarding keeping facial hear uncut (see above) and the wearing of a turban do exist. Turbans are incompatible with the specialist headgear required by certain trades. Examples of this include combat helmets, breathing apparatus (full hood) for fire fighters and flying helmets for aircrew in some types of aircraft. Male Sikh personnel can normally wear a Patka under specialist headgear; however, this is not possible under a flying helmet which must be closely fitted to the contours of the head.

[Guest zulu]

Yeah you are allowed to keep your beard...plently of singhs in the army with a big beard but they tie it up usually....a singh down my area joined the army and he keep his dhari.

[amardeep]

An army run by dushts

[Parchand]

Ravan and Duryodhan had armies too. So did the Mughals and Rajputs. Join that army where you follow your Guru and fight for truth and justice not false wars or for natural resources on behalf of corporations.

[SURYADEV]

SIkhs can join the BA wearing full beards. However , it must be tied up. Also there is an understanding that should the need arise the SIkh must be willing to shave off his dahri. Such circumstances are Nuclear or chemical war incidences where the face needs to be clean shaven so that you can wear a properly fitting respirator.