What's a Jarhead ??

[Jon Skagfeld]

FWIW...the term jarhead, referring mostly to the typical haircut of most grads of Parris Island, somehow got to be a derogatory term used by civilians. The haircut featured a smooth shaved back and sides leading to a fringe which was longer but not visible with a cover (headdress).

Within the Corps, it was acceptable to call each other "Jarhead", much like present day ethnic groups call each other by names which would land white guys up on charges.