thesun By TOM NEWTON-DUNN
POLITICALLY correct MoD officials are to issue free hijabs to female Muslim troops — while front line soldiers are having to buy their own kit.
Under new service dress regulations, six of the Islamic hijabs will be given to each Muslim servicewoman wanting them.
But it has sparked fury amid an MoD cash crisis. Squaddies also claim the hand-out is unfair as they pay out of their own pockets to observe strict military dress rules.
But it has sparked fury amid an MoD cash crisis. Squaddies also claim the hand-out is unfair as they pay out of their own pockets to observe strict military dress rules.The Sun can also reveal that so far, NONE of the ten serving female Muslims even wants to wear hijabs at work.
But MoD officials have ordered a batch of 95 — costing hundreds to the taxpayer — just in case new recruits do.
One serving NCO told The Sun last night: “It’s stupid officials being too PC again, spending money on pointless things rather than on the front line.”
New rules also excuse Muslim women from wearing skirts but the veil is still banned for practical reasons.
MoD chiefs hope to attract more Muslim women, prized due to their rare, natural cover.
Earlier this year squaddies in Iraq were forced to buy their own kit.
One dog handler forked out £85 for new boots after his feet were left in agony by ill-fitting kit.