Can Para Commandos Keep Beard?

Most operative personnel are not allowed to wear beards (so as not to interfere with gas masks) unless the soldier obtains express permission to grow his beard from a high-ranking officer; or the soldier already has a beard upon his enlistment and requests to continue growing it or maintain it at its present length.

Can army officers keep beards?

Normally people have many doubts about the facial hair policies of the Indian Armed Forces. People used to ask whether a soldier or an officer can grow a beard or a moustache. ... Except for the Navy, no other forces are allowed to keep beards, instead, they can keep a well-maintained mustache.

Are Para Commandos allowed to keep beard?

It is a fact that Indian Armed Forces don't allow beard or facial hairs for its soldiers. ... Unless you are a Sikh or are in Para SF, MARCOS or one of the Navy personnel who is allowed to grow beards subject to the permission of the respective commanding officer, no, there is no exceptions. The rule stands same for all.