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A member asked:
Must men shave their body hair for military boot camp?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Pretty sure no: I'm not associated with the military so perhaps things have changed, but I do not think this could be required. Shaving the body hair can cause all sorts of issues including folliculitis, itching, and irritation, and is only very temporary. It is also time-consuming and awkward to do, i would imagine.
Answered 12/5/2015
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No - No - No: Men's hair is shaved short upon entry to recruit training - but no, body shaving is not done.
Answered 2/7/2018
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