Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it necessary for basic cadets to have their hair cut short?
BCT is the transition from civilian to military life. Part of that transition is the uniformity of hair standards for the basic cadets. The rigors of BCT put great demands on personal hygiene. The time allocated for personal hygiene needs to be maximized and short hair helps. Since the typical female inprocessing haircut takes more than 15 minutes to accomplish, you should consider having your hair cut short and styled prior to your arrival at the Academy. During Fall and Spring semesters, hair is cut and styled in the cadet barber shops for men and the cadet beauty shop for women. After BCT female cadets are allowed to wear hair a little longer.
