Posted on Jun 16, 2017
What is the current tattoo policy for Army? Can we get tattoos below the elbows and knees?
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A better question to ask is... what are your plans when you get out of the service? Those tattoos can prevent you from some jobs out on the real world. You have to think long term.
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SPC Jonathan Schmidt
Most professional jobs that would take issue with those tattoos are ones that require business casual style of dress at a minimum, making long sleeves the best choice anyways. Even fast food uniforms come in long sleeve varieties. And almost no professional uniform or commonly allowed work attire in those situations consists of shorts.
General professional rule is that as long as proper business attire covers it, it isn't a problem. Given the number of attorneys that have tattoos below the elbow or the knee, I would say your concern is exaggerated.
General professional rule is that as long as proper business attire covers it, it isn't a problem. Given the number of attorneys that have tattoos below the elbow or the knee, I would say your concern is exaggerated.
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I havd to agree with SSG Fleming, and for what its worth I am a 38 male with a full sleeve and a neck tattoo. I second the idea that young adults should think long and hard before treading beyond the point of no return with tattoos. Regardless of the love for tattoos that many of us have, they will rarely if ever increase job prospects once a SM is out of the military. For example, law enforcement is often a suitable choice for ex-military, but many PDs have uniform that include short sleeves versions, and do not accept applicants with tattoos below the elbow. Anybody who is willing to place a little thought into it can easily see that, thinking twice is wise advice.
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Yes you can get tattoos on your arms and legs. No face, neck, head or hand tattoos.
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According to the updated AR 670-1, dated 25 May 2017 in Section 3-3:
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
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
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