The Army tattoo policy was updated and relaxed in 2015 but is still one of the most strict in the military. It prohibits any tattoos on the head, face, neck, wrists, hands, or above the t-shirt collar. Essentially, any visible body tattoos are prohibited.
In respect to this, can you get a waiver for hand tattoos in the army?
In accordance with AR 670-1 Army — wear and appearance of the Uniform, Chap 1 — it specifies about tattoos on the body. You can get a waiver, or you may not need one — provided that the tattoo is not offensive in any way. … Tattoos anywhere that are racist, sexist or offensive in any way are disqualifying.
- The Navy is easing its tattoo policy in a bid to recruit and retain more sailors from the millennial generation, of whom more than 1 in 3 sport body art. …
- Sailors will be allowed to have neck tattoos, sleeves and even markings behind their ears under the new policy, the most lenient of any military service.
Accordingly, what happens if you get a hand tattoo in the army?
It’s official: Soldiers can now get their arms, legs and most of their bodies covered in tattoos. … Face, neck and hand tattoos, however, remain against regulation, with the exception of one ring tattoo per hand. Racist, derogatory and sexist tattoos are also outlawed.
