How far up the chain of command does a tattoo waiver go?

SGT (Join to see) AR670-1 Para 3-3
...g. Appropriate authorities for accession determinations are listed in subparagraphs (1) through (6), below.
(1) Accessions recruiting battalion commanders (O–5 or above), or the recruiting battalion executive officer (O–4) who has been appointed as acting commander via assumption of command orders in the absence of the battalion com- mander, will make initial entry determinations for new accessions that tattoos or brands comply with this policy for Ac- tive Army (AA) and USAR Soldiers. This authority will not be delegated further...

Exception to policy:
...h. Determinations foraccessionsarerequiredwhenitisreported (eitherbyvisualsightingorannotatedontheDDForm 2807–1 (Report of Medical History)/DD Form 2808 (Report of Medical Examination)) that a tattoo may be prohibited per paragraph 3–3b. Determinations will be fully documented, in writing, and will include a description of all existing tattoos and their location on the body. The Soldier or applicant will receive a copy of all documentation. Unless otherwise directed by the DCS, G–1, these determinations are final. If a tattoo is discovered to violate this policy after an initial determination has been documented, commanders must submit requests for an exception to policy or for discharge through the Soldier’s chain of command to the ACOM/ASCC/DRU for approval. Appeals to the ACOM/ASCC/DRU decision will be forwarded to the DCS, G–1 for decision.
i. Exceptions to policy for accessing applicants not meeting the criteria outlined in paragraph 3–3c must be approved by the Director of Military Personnel Management, DCS, G–1. Such exceptions must be documented and uploaded into the Soldier’s Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) upon accession into the Army. Any previous delegation of approval authority for exception to policy for accessing applicants is revoked. This authority will not be further dele- gated...