Implementation of Permanent Shaving Waivers
Abstract
The Air Force historically changed its current shaving waiver policy that required annual medical evaluations to a 5 year recurring item. Even if a member PCS's or deploys that waiver will remain permanently on file and does not have to be renewed due to these specific occurrences. This initiative is definitely a step in the right direction however, I seek to explore a further step to make shaving waivers a permanent solution for those affected with this disease. The 5-year shaving waiver is not enough because pseudo folliculitis barbae (PFB) the official name for shaving bumps is a permanent condition. It can be reduced however there has not been a cure. Additionally, the stigma surrounding shaving waivers is not addressed in the extension of the shaving waiver from a 1 year to 5-year timespan. As our Force continues to address racial disparities, I will add that this facial condition predominantly affects minorities however, between 45 and 85 percent of African-American males experience (PFB).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 13, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1112342
Entities
People
- Damien D. Gipson
Organizations
- Air University