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From what I've read it is fine, but to all of you out there, especially those in command positions, what are your thoughts?
915A: Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
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Tattoos
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What does having tattoos have to do with how effective a Warrant Officer I am? If you notice, none of my ink falls below my ASU cuff nor do they fall above my neckline. My command loves the job I am doing, the effect I have on Soldiers and Leaders. I am in a Bachelor's program for Space Studies. My Leaders are urged to take college. I believe that we have more pressing issues such as Soldier/Leader standards and discipline issues, wasted funds throughout our government where they could be used elsewhere, and the promoting of quality Soldiers/Leaders not quantity. But what do I know, I am only a CW2.
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SGM Erik Marquez
CW2 (Join to see) while I agree with your position, you hit the reason tattoos are a concern dead on "I am only a CW2."
Retired SGM's, Active CW2's and a couple of million other service members as well do not make these decisions. And its those few who do Sm wanting to get or add ink need to consider in the decision. As well as..... looking in a magic 8 ball and seeing what the next group in those decision making positions might think about tattoos, because as stated earlier, the SM thinking about ink needs to not just consider the regs and attitudes about ink today...but what will it be tomorrow, and 10 years down the road as there near there 10, 15, 17 year mark only to be told, sorry that ink is no longer acceptable, have it removed in 90 days or be separated.. Would that be "fair?" nope, but don't every thing its not possible.
Retired SGM's, Active CW2's and a couple of million other service members as well do not make these decisions. And its those few who do Sm wanting to get or add ink need to consider in the decision. As well as..... looking in a magic 8 ball and seeing what the next group in those decision making positions might think about tattoos, because as stated earlier, the SM thinking about ink needs to not just consider the regs and attitudes about ink today...but what will it be tomorrow, and 10 years down the road as there near there 10, 15, 17 year mark only to be told, sorry that ink is no longer acceptable, have it removed in 90 days or be separated.. Would that be "fair?" nope, but don't every thing its not possible.
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Suspended Profile
I'm not sure I fully understand what you are asking. AR 670-1 applies to all, no matter rank ,in terms of the tattoo portion. Are you asking is it against an unwritten rule or taboo? Either way it's your choice what to do with your body as long as in compliance. It cannot hinder any career progression if that's your worry. No board has a picture of you outside of your ASU's. There is nothing in the file with an asterisk denoting SM has a tattoo. But I would say if it's a worry to you that you feel the need to ask on here, a permanent decision like that might not be best for you right now, just my opinion.
SGM Erik Marquez
CW2 C.J. Scheurenbrand "Are you asking is it against an unwritten rule or taboo? Either way it's your choice what to do with your body as long as in compliance. It cannot hinder any career progression if that's your worry."
Chief... I get your position, but your ignoring the human factor. Is it the board that writes the officer evaluations? Is it a board that looks for and chooses an officer at the unit level for a assignment, duty, tasking, school that would, if given be career enhancing, or denied because that officer choosing believes tattoos are unprofessional?
Personally Id say that would be an ignorant choice, choose the best warrant for the task and ink has no place in the decision, but that human with personal believes, biases and authority to make the decision.....might care
Chief... I get your position, but your ignoring the human factor. Is it the board that writes the officer evaluations? Is it a board that looks for and chooses an officer at the unit level for a assignment, duty, tasking, school that would, if given be career enhancing, or denied because that officer choosing believes tattoos are unprofessional?
Personally Id say that would be an ignorant choice, choose the best warrant for the task and ink has no place in the decision, but that human with personal believes, biases and authority to make the decision.....might care
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SGT Daniel Rocco Ames
I have waivers in my file for tattoos from when I enlisted in 2005. One fell below my wrist bone. I wasn't a Warrant, only enlisted. I doubt a promotion board would be looking at my enlistment packet anyway.
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Your concern with getting a tattoo might be....what is allowed today under the regs, may be forbidden tomorrow. And while you may get grandfathered at a later date, there is no guarantee.
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Sgt Jamie Grippin
and the civilian world can be even more forgiving. You will never know why you didn't hear back from an interview. They just don't call back.
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