Posted on Apr 2, 2015
Do you agree with the Army's new/revised Tattoo Policy?
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As many of you have requested/asked/even demanded, the new SMA has recommended a change to the current tattoo policy, which will be official in the next revision of AR 670-1. CSA has approved the changes. What are your thoughts?
"Under the Army's new tattoo policy, soldiers will be able to have ink on their arms and legs as long as it isn't visible in the Army Service Uniform.
This means sleeves are once again authorized as long as they don't extend past the wrist, Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey told Army Times.
"As long as it's not visible in the Army uniform … that's the spirit of what we went after," he said.""
Seems like common sense has prevailed.
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/04/01/army-tattoo-policy-changes-sma-dan-dailey/70791276/
"Under the Army's new tattoo policy, soldiers will be able to have ink on their arms and legs as long as it isn't visible in the Army Service Uniform.
This means sleeves are once again authorized as long as they don't extend past the wrist, Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey told Army Times.
"As long as it's not visible in the Army uniform … that's the spirit of what we went after," he said.""
Seems like common sense has prevailed.
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/04/01/army-tattoo-policy-changes-sma-dan-dailey/70791276/
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COL Charles Williams
I personally never thought anything was wrong with the original tattoo policy. I accepted the change and enforced it regardless of my personal thoughts (I have photos of my tattoos in my OMPF).
I think what is of the utmost importance is that our leaders, our highest ranking leaders, listened to the Soldiers concerns and acted on them. That is what I get out of the whole deal, leaders that care what their Soldiers think! Makes me pretty damn proud to be in the Army!!!
I personally never thought anything was wrong with the original tattoo policy. I accepted the change and enforced it regardless of my personal thoughts (I have photos of my tattoos in my OMPF).
I think what is of the utmost importance is that our leaders, our highest ranking leaders, listened to the Soldiers concerns and acted on them. That is what I get out of the whole deal, leaders that care what their Soldiers think! Makes me pretty damn proud to be in the Army!!!
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This makes sense. Am I less valued as a person because I have a couple of tattoos? I think not. My tattoos are representative of my life's journeys. Zero f's given if you like them or not.
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Ok. I got off track for a moment so sue me. If the tattoos aren't visible in uniform and are covered by said uniform, I guess I don't get why there be any issue? I have heard from some SMs currently serving that some commands are against tattoos. They even get marked down for having them.
I did not get mine to stand out but rather as long lasting symbols of important times in my life. Mine are on my shoulders and aren't fully visible unless I'm in a tank top. There are rules at my job that I conform to.
I did not get mine to stand out but rather as long lasting symbols of important times in my life. Mine are on my shoulders and aren't fully visible unless I'm in a tank top. There are rules at my job that I conform to.
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You are correct SFC Jack S.. I also get that it's a retention issue too. I'm glad we can come to a mutual understanding. Welcome to RallyPoint and thank you for the discussion.
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I'm glad we came to our senses! The only thing that works when you break it, is a "Chemstick"! The policy did not need tampering with in the first place, in my humble opinion, it was working fine until the changes. Now, maybe this can help increase our recruiting numbers!
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