I'm trying to understand the tattoo policy before I get another tattoo on my forearm. What's allowed for sizes etc?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 21:03:32 -0400

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Mar 25 at 2018 9:06 PM

SGT Eric Davis — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 21:06:03 -0400

Well I been out since 2010 and I had tats before I got out and got tats while deployed in IRAQ but I recently just got back in the service with a full left sleeve. As long as the tats aren’t offensive and degrading you can have them in your arm and suppose to be “2 inches above the wrist or two fingers” I can’t remember but you good!

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Mar 25 at 2018 9:36 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 21:36:14 -0400

Do you even Google? The answer is out there. Go find it. Then clarify with your supervisor.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2018 7:27 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:27:17 -0400

Go to army times.com. There is an update to the policy. The site has an article on the changes.

Response by CW3 Jeff Held made Mar 26 at 2018 1:35 PM

CW3 Jeff Held — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:35:23 -0400

Regardless of the policy, my advice is to be conservative with the placement. You’ve probably heard it a ga-zillion times but you cannot imagine how many people have regrets when looking for a job or who are rejected for employment because of ink. I have ink and intend to get more but I’ll keep it respectful and or covered.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2018 2:17 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:17:50 -0400

Here you go right out of the Reg..

Tattoos and brands are permanent markings that are difficult to reverse (in terms of financial cost, discomfort, and effectiveness of removal techniques). Before obtaining either a tattoo or a brand, Soldiers should consider talking to unit leaders to ensure that they understand the Army tattoo and brand policy. The words tattoo and brand are interchangeable in regards to this policy.
b. The following types of tattoos or brands are prejudicial to good order and discipline and are, therefore, prohibited anywhere on a Soldier’s body:
(1) Extremist. Extremist tattoos or brands are those affiliated with, depicting, or symbolizing extremist philosophies, organizations, or activities. Extremist philosophies, organizations, and activities are those which advocate racial, gender, or ethnic hatred or intolerance; advocate, create, or engage in illegal discrimination based on race, color, gender, ethnic-ity, religion, or national origin; or advocate violence or other unlawful means of depriving individual rights under the U.S. Constitution, and Federal or State law (see AR 600–20).
(2) Indecent. Indecent tattoos or brands are those that are grossly offensive to modesty, decency, propriety, or pro-fessionalism.
(3) Sexist. Sexist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on gender.
(4) Racist. Racist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.
c. Tattoos or brands, regardless of subject matter, are prohibited on the head, face (except for permanent makeup, as provided in paragraph 3–2b(2)), neck (anything above the t-shirt neckline to include on/inside the eyelids, mouth, and ears), (below the wrist bone), and hands, except Soldiers may have one ring tattoo on each hand, below the joint of the bottom segment (portion closest to the palm) of the finger. Previously documented tattoos on the neck or hands, for which Soldiers have a tattoo validation memorandum, continue to be grandfathered. Accessing applicants must adhere to this same policy.
d. Soldiers may not cover tattoos or brands with bandages or make up in order to comply with the tattoo policy.
e. Commanders will perform an annual check for new tattoos or brands above the neckline, wrists, and hands. If any unauthorized tattoos are found, the Soldier must be processed in accordance with paragraph 3–3f. Tattoos on the face or head (to include on/inside the eyelids, mouth, and ears) were never authorized locations for tattoos. Soldiers with tattoos on the head or face must be processed in accordance with paragraph 3–3f,below, unless the Soldier received a written waiver upon entry into the Army. Commanders will also conduct a simultaneous check for extremist, indecent, sexist, and racist tattoos. If such tattoos exist, the Soldier must be processed in accordance with paragraph 3–3f.
f. Commanders will ensure that Soldiers understand the tattoo policy. If a Soldier has any tattoo or brand

In a nut shell yes you can get a sleeve as long as it is not offensive.. I know this policy well since I have sleeves on both arms and legs...