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The 10 Most Ridiculous Military Regulations, Customs, And Courtesies

Geoffrey Ingersoll,Brian Jones,Paul SzoldraJul 10, 2013, 00:17 IST

via ImgurLook at this haircut. Definitely an attempted self-cut, probably by a jumpy private.

It's the perfect example of what happens when you combine young troops with somewhat arbitrary, totally inflexible rules and regulations.

The one in question being the Marine Corps regulation regarding haircuts: get one every week, usually Sunday, or else.

We've compiled a few of the other most ridiculous customs, courtesies, and regulations for your perusal.