What is the current tattoo policy in the Marine Corps?

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:26:17 -0400

So as some may know, last year there was a revision to the Tattoo Policy in the Marine Corps. I have 2 visible tattoos in uniform that I’ve had for 2-3 years. When the policy was revised one of them is out of regulation, but at the time my SNCO told me it was fine. Now I’m putting in a reenlistment package and its not within regs and there’s no documentation of it prior to the revision date.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2017 4:29 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:29:57 -0400

I don't think they will over turn it at this point i mean if it was fully disqualifying they wouldn't even have let you put together the packet is it already routing?

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2017 4:59 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:59:23 -0400

This is a PDF and is dated 3 June 2017 so unless there's been a change it should be current. The Command should be current. Career Planner and Chain of Command can get straight scoop if this is not it. Always best if in doubt, to go to the Order because scuttlebutt is often bum scoop. Good luck and Stay Marine.

http://www.marines.mil/portals/59/Docs/TattooPolicy_Booklet.pdf

TattooPolicy_Booklet.pdf

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Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2017 7:58 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 19:58:19 -0400

Too late now I suppose but definitely tell other service members to get their tattoo documented while it is under the current regs. Seen lots of people getting in trouble over tattoo policy changes, just because it was never documented when it was allowed.

Response by SPC Tommy Faircloth made Aug 16 at 2017 5:49 PM

SPC Tommy Faircloth — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:49:11 -0400

You're supposed to update your tattoo record when you get a new tattoo. They have you fill those out for a good reason.

Response by SFC Seth Watson made Aug 17 at 2017 12:49 AM

SFC Seth Watson — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:49:03 -0400

After OIF 1 a ton of guys went out and got tattoos the policy at that time was you needed to inform your Commander of the tattoo, placement and he counseled you on it. My CO was cool and even though I never got the tattoo he made sure I did my paperwork for it.