Simratpal Singh, uniting Sikh faith and military service

Simrith Bossingh, a Sikh and US Army captain, shares his journey of balancing his faith with military service. Initially, he faced a conflict between maintaining his Sikh articles of faith and adhering to military grooming standards. Despite the challenge, he chose to serve his country, hoping to reconcile his faith later. After learning about religious accommodation, he successfully obtained permission to wear his turban and beard in uniform. This achievement brought him a sense of pride and completeness, as his two worlds came together.

What values does a Sikh's uniform represent according to Simrith Bossingh?

• Tradition and culture

• Wealth and power

• Equality, justice, and fairness

• Strength and courage

What was Simrith Bossingh's initial reaction to the military's grooming standards?

• He was excited

• He was indifferent

• He was relieved

• He was shocked

What decision did Simrith make regarding his articles of faith at West Point?

• He decided to leave the military

• He chose to serve his country and revisit his faith later

• He immediately sought religious accommodation

• He refused to comply with grooming standards

How did Simrith Bossingh learn about the possibility of religious accommodation in the military?

• During a training session

• By meeting two gentlemen in the army

• Through a military handbook

• From his family

What feeling did Simrith experience when he first wore his uniform with his beard and turban?

• Pride and completeness

• Confusion

• Disappointment

• Anxiety