Do I have to get my hair cut during DEP?

Question

Just wondering if the recruiter will make me cut it before BCT if I sign for DEP.

Answer 1

On the day you report for basic training you go to an inprocessing center. you get your uniforms, shots, and your head shaved. Then you go to your training units.

Answer 2

More than likely, yes.  But maybe he won't make you shave it.

Answer 3

No, you don't have to get it cut until the day you show up at basic.

Answer 4

No you don't have to cut your hair...only in basic do you have to get your hair cut

Answer 5

After enlisting I automatically got put into RSP one weekend a month until I ship to basic, I had to get a haircut, my sideburns couldn't be past my earlobe, and no hair could be touching my ears. I enlisted in the National Guard. So it might be different in other branches

Answer 6

you dont have to do anything, you could go in with your hair in a ponytail if you want.... they'll shave your hair  the day you get to bootcamp

Answer 7

DEP is automatic if you enlisted, you do not have to have a haircut *one guy in our group had a mohawk* But i think you mean basic training and not BCT, Basic training comes before, but no they cut your hair while your there in the beginning stages