So is it was just a matter of the Navy ruling hair had to be cut close in order for gas masks to seal properly? I can understand that. So it turns out long hair really doesn't matter other than that?
So is it was just a matter of the Navy ruling hair had to be cut close in order for gas masks to seal properly? I can understand that. So it turns out long hair really doesn't matter other than that?
The Germans tried long hair in the 70s. Hygiene was also an issue.
The Germans tried long hair in the 70s. Hygiene was also an issue.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/the-german-hair-force-a-failed-experiment-in-military-manes-a-744992.html
Look up grooming standard ww1 gas masks.