Can you join the military with a missing nail?

Long answer: Still no but worst case scenario, they’ll have you sent to a foot doctor for free and check your foot. If they’re pretty bad and inhibit you in any way then they will give you a waiver. If not then they will just qualify it and you’re free to move forward with your Enlistment.

How long can your nails be in the military?

Fingernails may not exceed a nail length of 1/4 inch as measured from the tip of the finger. However, a commander can still demand they are cut shorter if it presents a safety concern or interferes with the performance of duties.

Can an ingrown toenail disqualify you from the military?

Severely ingrown toenails. If they are infected or causing you pain at the time of enlisting, they will disqualify you. Any other injuries or conditions that will prevent them from passing the medical tests.

Are ponytails allowed in the Army?

The Army is now allowing female soldiers to wear their hair in ponytails in all uniforms, in a change announced earlier this month. It expands on hair guidelines announced in January. For years, many women in the Army were required to keep their hair in a tight bun.

Do soldiers cut their nails?

All personnel will keep fingernails clean and neatly trimmed. Males will keep nails trimmed so as not to extend beyond the fingertip.

Can females wear nail polish in the army?

G. (U) AMEND PARAGRAPH 3–2C TO AUTHORIZE FEMALE SOLDIERS TO WEAR SOLID COLOR SHADES OF NAIL POLISH THAT ARE NOT EXTREME. EXTREME COLORS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PURPLE, BRIGHT PINK, RED, GOLD, BLUE, BLACK, HOT PINK, GREEN, YELLOW, OMBRE AND FLUORESCENT/NEON COLORS, TO INCLUDE FRENCH MANICURE.

Does MEPS check your feet?

It is true that a doctor will examine your feet at MEPS before enlisting in the Navy. With that said, unless you have symptomatic flat feet, it is completely waiver-able.