AR 670-1 will be required to visit the hair salon.
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e. New Soldiers will have constant military supervision. DSs or processing NCOs will insist that good order and
discipline be maintained waiting in line or at the dining facilities. Supervisors will assist whenever and wherever
possible to correct issues. Soldiers will travel in battle buddy teams while moving in the reception complex.
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f. Soldiers will not consume caffeine.
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g. Soldiers may purchase spandex IAW AR 670-1 and should not be restricted by commanders based on preference.
Spandex is part of the recommend items available at the AAFES annex.
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h. All Soldier photos will be taken at reception in ACUs. REC BNs should work with the agencies taking the
Soldier’s photo to ensure these photos are archived and available should the need arise to access the Soldier’s photo.
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i. RECBNs should be staffed to maintain an effective supervision of instructor to Soldier ratio not to exceed 1 to 60
during processing. Reception processing NCOs should be in the rank of sergeant or above.
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Weight and tattoo screening
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a. RECBN personnel can visually scan arriving Soldiers at the initial reception point to identify anyone on an
individual basis that may have a questionable tattoo, IAW AR 670-1 and ALARACT 017/2006 of the tattoo policy.
Reception commanders have access to the Soldier’s waiver file through the USAREC LNO.
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b. If Soldiers appear to be marginal or exceed body fat content standards, IAW AR 40-501 Body Fat Standards.
Newly arrived Soldiers that are visually screened and appear overweight will be taped. Soldiers have six months to
meet compliance with AR 600-9.
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c. A physical fitness assessment (1-1-1) or one mile assessment will not be conducted in the RECBN and is not part
of the reception process. Commanders can introduce PRT to the Soldiers when time permits, or work with gaining
BCT/OSUT units to provide this training.
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Clothing initial issue point
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a. The CIIP will issue rank insignia to the Soldier. This function can be conducted at the Personnel Automation
Branch. Soldiers, who are in the rank of PV2 thru Specialist, will begin wearing their rank at the RECBN.
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The CIIP will fit, measure, and issue the Soldier their initial clothing bag items in phase one IAW the approved
clothing bag, and in phase two when the Soldiers are in BCT/OSUT. Individuals 6'5" or taller for special order ASUs:
CIIP ensures Soldiers over 6’5” receive their ASUs prior to BCT graduation since they require a custom order, which
takes longer than the standard sizes. Soldier receipt of special order ASUs during return for deferred issue. Variation