Posted on Aug 8, 2015
Can somebody tell me the Army's current tattoo policy?
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I wanted to re-enlist in the Marine Corps but they wouldn't let me because of a tattoo that I have. I got it while I was in and they said that it was perfectly fine and that there shouldn't be any problem re-enlisting. But when the time came they said that I couldn't.
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Unless You never read the news I figure you should be able to figure it out for yourself.
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The Army policy for tattoos was relaxed back in April. The basics are in the first link, and I am including a link which explains the changes to Army Regulation 670-1, which covers tattoos in Uniform, in more detail.
You can also look up the Regulation online.
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/04/10/army-regs-tattoos-uniforms/25576197/
http://www.army.mil/article/146268/Revised_uniform_policy_changes_rules_for_tattoos__wear_of_combat_uniform/
You can also look up the Regulation online.
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/04/10/army-regs-tattoos-uniforms/25576197/
http://www.army.mil/article/146268/Revised_uniform_policy_changes_rules_for_tattoos__wear_of_combat_uniform/
It's official: Army issues new tattoo rules
It's official: Soldiers can now get their arms, legs and most of their bodies covered in tattoos.
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PVT Robert Gresham Thank you for that link. After reading that I have to say it's most obviously the content of the tattoo not the placement or the size. Which means it has been deemed that the confederate flag falls into the "offensive" category. Whether you agree with that or not, it looks like you either have to fight the decision (significantly harder most likely) or pay for a cover-up/conversion of the tattoo, or remove it. I would probably look at options to convert it since you mentioned elsewhere that 2000 dollars was the cost for removing. However if the price is similar it may still be worth it to have it removed unless you really like the new design.
Cpl Micah Wing
Cpl Micah Wing
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I you know if your denial is before or after the relaxation and tattoo policies occurred. also, I have no idea if the Confederate flag is considered offensive or not. It might be interpreted differently and may explain why you were given contradictory informatiion. I suggest talking to the JAG and get their reading on it. If they say its offensive and you want to remain or return to the Army, than get it removed. If they say its ok thn there should be no problem.
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