MCO 6310.1C governs the management and disposition of Marines diagnosed with Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.
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It covers grooming standards, medical treatment, shaving waivers, no-shave periods, and administrative disposition for Marines with PFB. It requires medical documentation, command review, treatment monitoring, and procedures for permanent no-shave status.
Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
PFB, also known as shaving or razor bumps, is a chronic skin condition caused by shaving. (paragraph 3)
Medical must document the recommendation to avoid shaving and the specific areas involved on the form found in enclosure (2) for a four to twelve (4-12) week period depending on severity of symptoms. (paragraph 5)
Medical personnel will routinely evaluate the individual, at least every three to four weeks, and at the termination of a regular treatment interval. (paragraph 4)
When continuous beard growth is required for treatment, the hair length shall not exceed onefourth of an inch and will be limited to the affected areas clearly identified on the "no shave" chit. (paragraph 4)
A Marine with a "no shave" chit endorsed with the CO's signature must keep the chit with them at all times while in uniform. (paragraph 5)