Pentagon: U.S. Army will allow Orthodox recruitment

Precedent in the U.S. Army : Pentagon approved changes in the rules of dress of U.S. Army , now will allow thousands of American Jewish soldiers to add religious overtones to the army , contrary to the strict dress code imposed until now.

Pentagon spokesman wrote a statement to the media that the U.S. decision "taken from the U.S. Army's recognition that should reflect the unique religious characteristics of each soldier."

From now on, soldiers will be able to grow a beard and sideburns, wearing a cap, and the like. It must be emphasized: approvals will be granted only to the Symbols of clothing with religious significance.

Pentagon stressed that the certificates will be given to soldiers in accordance with the submission of a special request: "Application meets the rules will be denied only if found to be necessities of the mission is more important than the needs of the soldier," reads the press release, " Department of Defense considers important the rights of servants to implement the laws of religion, and suffering from other faiths, also including the non - believers, "the Pentagon spokesman.

Prohibition to grow a beard and side locks in the army prevented Chabad Chassidim and those with a beard and side locks to join the army and serve as rabbis - "chaplain" religious officer.

Significant relief for the elderly will enable the U.S. to join the army and be used in part as officers of religion.

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