Posted on Feb 5, 2021
Do you think that my tattoos on both hands can be waivered?
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I got Quoted For laser removal and said that it could take up to 12 months to "clear" the tattoo up from both hands, I Had gotten these as Tattoos for a Really close friend that had passed away they are not gang related and mean Truth (Veritas) and Justice (Aequtitas)
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I am currently on recruiting and I would say without question that these would absolutely not get approved. Even more so, there wouldn't even be an attempt. If you are going to remove them, I'd start the process once everything is done and healed. Ensure that you have high enough line scores in order to enlist 18X. So take this time during this process to study for the ASVAB.
Adam Seymour
Definetly will, Plan to Go in as 18x kinda thinking about Option 40 as well to use that as a stepping stone, i do have a date for a Consultation on the 12 set up to see how much and how many sessions it will take to "remove" the tattoos this is a different Company so i hope i will have less sessions and maybe have to pay less! ill keep everyone updated as i wanna talk to a recruiter after my consultation to have a back up plan if he gives me the bad news so
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Adam Seymour
SGT, im here to say that ive spoken to a recruiter and they have indeed put in a wavier for me and i am currently waiting to hear back, with that being said they fall just at or below the 3" mark
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In my opinion, no. The hands are one of the first things noticed, buy shaking a hand or saluting. Most people aren't going to know off hand what your tatoos say/mean.
Not sure about other branches, but Army Regulation 670-1, Chapter 3 (dated 1-26-2021) states "c. Tattoos or brands, regardless of subject matter, are prohibited on the head, face (except for permanent makeup, as provided in para 3 2b(2)), neck (anything above the t-shirt neckline to include on or 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. The wrist bone is defined as the joint that bridges the hand to the forearm. Previously documented tattoos on the neck or hands, for which Soldiers have a tattoo validation mem-orandum, continue to be grandfathered. Accessing applicants must adhere to this same policy.
d. Soldiers and applicants, for enlistment or appointment, may not cover tattoos or brands with bandages or make up in order to comply with the tattoo policy."
You can discuss a waiver with the recruiter.
Not sure about other branches, but Army Regulation 670-1, Chapter 3 (dated 1-26-2021) states "c. Tattoos or brands, regardless of subject matter, are prohibited on the head, face (except for permanent makeup, as provided in para 3 2b(2)), neck (anything above the t-shirt neckline to include on or 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. The wrist bone is defined as the joint that bridges the hand to the forearm. Previously documented tattoos on the neck or hands, for which Soldiers have a tattoo validation mem-orandum, continue to be grandfathered. Accessing applicants must adhere to this same policy.
d. Soldiers and applicants, for enlistment or appointment, may not cover tattoos or brands with bandages or make up in order to comply with the tattoo policy."
You can discuss a waiver with the recruiter.
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