<P> The high and tight is a military variant of the crew cut . It is a very short hairstyle most commonly worn by men in the armed forces of the United States . It is also popular with law enforcement officers and other public safety personnel . Although `` high and tight '' is a term commonly used within the military and law enforcement communities , the same haircut is sometimes referred to by civilians as a `` Walker '' , meaning that the back and sides are shaved to the skin and the top is blended or faded into slightly longer hair . </P>
where did the high and tight haircut come from
the armed forces of the United States