Your Beard Won’t Stop Sarin Gas: Survival Belongs to the Soldier Who Shaves

Your Beard Won’t Stop Sarin Gas: Survival Belongs to the Soldier Who Shaves

Facial hair has long been associated with military leadership and rugged masculinity. However, in the context of modern chemical warfare, beards pose a direct threat to survivability. This article refutes the romanticized notion of the “warrior beard” by grounding the discussion in historical precedent, NBC doctrine, and current military policy. From WWI trench hygiene to banana oil testing in Cold War civil defense, through the destruction of l…