Posted on Jul 11, 2022
Are tattoos as "body art" OK in the service now?
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When I was in the Navy, I might see some tattoos on fellow sailors like anchors and such.
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Tattoos are fine per each of the Services policies on tattoos. The tats allowed will depend on type, location and size. Again, each Service has their own particular policy.
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PO2 Steven Russell
Thank you Sargent. As a former Hospital Corpsman, I appreciated your quick response. What raised the question, in my mind, was an article I read about an abused ROTC student that wants to get into the Army. She had extensive tattoos over her arms and probably other not observable places. I was hoping her body art would not prevent her from achieving her goal.
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PO2 Steven Russell - Non-observable places aren't a real concern....well...that is until a medical procedure is needed and those covered tats become uncovered. As long as the tats are not offensive, over a certain area of size, plus a few other things that elude me right now....tats are fine.
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PO2 Steven Russell
Great. I wish her the best especially considering what she had to endure in ROTC.
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Each branch of service has tattoo policies. As long as the individual meets the criteria it shouldn't be an issue.
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