Interesting topic. I have been following this Officer to observe how the Army will conform to his religious "right" or how he will conform to the Army. The only color the Army has is "green". The ripple effect will be interesting for future confrontation about religious privileges. The Russian infantry has had issues in the past and still today when a religious soldier will not engage with an enemy of the same faith.
Will this issue become more common in the future? I think it will.
West Point does make allowances for Mormon Cadets to leave for two years serving a mission and returning two classes behind their original class. They do need to gain another nomination. However, the Army does gain an expert in language and culture if they serve a foreign services. Cadets of other faiths are given the same opportunity.
http://www.voanews.com/media/video/sikh-us-soldier-wins-right-to-keep-turban-beard/3334418.html
Push Hard, Press Forward
Will this issue become more common in the future? I think it will.
West Point does make allowances for Mormon Cadets to leave for two years serving a mission and returning two classes behind their original class. They do need to gain another nomination. However, the Army does gain an expert in language and culture if they serve a foreign services. Cadets of other faiths are given the same opportunity.
http://www.voanews.com/media/video/sikh-us-soldier-wins-right-to-keep-turban-beard/3334418.html
Push Hard, Press Forward