‘Overall, we’re trying to better reflect the Canadians we serve while welcoming new members into our ranks,’ said Chief Warrant Officer Alain Guimond
Women in the Canadian Forces are now allowed to have ponytails and have been granted the option to not wear nylons, part of new rules the military hopes will improve morale and attract a younger generation into the ranks.
In a statement to Postmedia Guimond said that during visits to military members across the country and on missions overseas the issue of dress regulations often came up in conversations. “As part of the CAF’s leadership, we know that greater control over personal appearance is good for the morale of current CAF members and that it helps us attract future members to our team,” Guimond said. “Overall, we’re trying to better reflect the Canadians we serve while welcoming new members into our ranks.
They now also have the option of wearing flats, as long as they are not ballerina-style footwear. They were previously required to wear shoes with heels “approximately 5 cm in height.” The regulations now say that heels cannot exceed that height. “A member will, on their own accord or upon direction from their commanding officer or designate, shave off unsuccessful attempts to grow a beard,” the message on beards sent to all military personnel warned.
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