USA allowed the Sikh military men to wear
turbans, head scarfs and other religious clothing with their uniform. USA
updated its policy on 23 January 2014. This move is likely to improve military
job prospects for members of the Sikhs community in USA.
Although, the ban has not put off completely,
instead USA army has put some relaxation. Citing the security issues and
military discipline, it has granted individualised accommodations to serve in
the U.S. Army while wearing turbans and maintaining beards in a neat and conservative
manner, both in accordance with operational requirements and their Sikhs
religious beliefs. Whenever a service member requests such an accommodation it
could be denied only if an official determines that mission accomplishment
needs outweigh the need of the service member and each request will be assessed
on a case-by-case basis. The Sikhs community was also allowed to wear
protective equipment, including helmets and gas masks, in conformity with
safety requirements.
