How can you not shave in basic combat training?
In basic combat training, males must shave their beards every day, except for the mustache, as long as it does not go past the corners of the mouth. If you are not a person who likes to shave or have sensitive skin to razors, then I suggest you get a shave profile.
A shave profile is basically an expiration reference, indicating that you can’t shave for more than a week or two. You can also get a permanent shave profile in basic training, if you have severe bumps under your neck and ingrown hairs. The army medic may also give you an electric razor if the condition worsens, but they are given to recruits who have severe bump problems.
How to get a shave profile
To receive a basic shave profile, you should have some visible bumps in the skin below your neck. So get up early before 0500 or the first formation of the day. You must bring a battle buddy along with you to the CQ desk (or formally known as Charge of Quarters, a nightly desk job with a drill sergeant). You and your battle buddy must legibly write your names, platoon, and reason for going on sick call on the sign-in list and receive a sick call slip. Although you will miss your morning workout, you don’t have to make it up later. Also, be sure to tell your squad leader about your absence beforehand. This way someone knows where you are when assisted by a drill sergeant.
The hardest part of going to the medical call is finding a battle buddy to go with you. If you do, you’re in luck. After you receive your sick call slip, be sure to take it with you everywhere, including the bathroom. When approached by a drill sergeant about having a beard, he can show him her shaved profile.
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