Posted on Dec 28, 2015
Why are tattoo regulations so strict? Do they hinder your ability to fire a weapon?
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Over the years I've tried to get into the national guard to continue to serve our nation, and have been denied due to tattoos, I really don't understand this rule.. Last time i checked, tattoos don't hinder my ability to fire a weapon , nor does it hinder my ability to receive or give orders... Just looking for some insight ...
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I think it doesn't matter, ink or no ink. A warrior's battle marks, just the liberal's attempt to control the military.
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SGM Erik Marquez
Do you feel it presents a professional appearance to have tats on the face? neck? hands?
So you believe the general public views tats of tear drops under an eye? skull and cross bones on the forehead as professional and appropriate?
I agree, tats in no way effect a SM's ability to have steady aim, proper trigger squeeze and drop a target...but the reality is, Service members are a representation of our nation, and public face (no pun intended ) is a reality.
So you believe the general public views tats of tear drops under an eye? skull and cross bones on the forehead as professional and appropriate?
I agree, tats in no way effect a SM's ability to have steady aim, proper trigger squeeze and drop a target...but the reality is, Service members are a representation of our nation, and public face (no pun intended ) is a reality.
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Sgt Benton Garrison
In my day you could have tattoos, but was excluded from certain duties if the tattoos were below the short sleeve on class b uniform. Now it's any tattoo, I know a few young men being turned away from military for chest tattoos. Face and neck tattoos should be excluded
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In the 1950's the nuclear Navy thought that tattoos represented mental instability.
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The way I had always adhered to was if it fits under the Charlie’s, it was likely ok! Anything outside that is exposed to ridicule, and thus affects you, your unit and the corps! Though I find good tats a sense of history, some folks don’t and look upon them with condemnation! Above all else you are a representative of the most fierce fighting force! You must conduct you self as such! Yut! OohRah!
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Because read you contract carefully you become government property once enlisted there strict cause you have to look professional. Why tattoo's have to beagle to be cover say you wanted to go to ocs. Training if they can t be cover you mm never get into officer training it about respect the uniform the service your in and they have to look at the money spend training you. You can get a number of charge if tattoo can t be covered by uniform. Destruction of government property , vandalizing. Government property, just to name 2 and you can be charged with a corp Marshall. And get dishonorable discharged from military it was like that when my dad was in in nam and me when I went in. In 86. Beside that there more stricter now cause of unclean tattoo parlars. Were a lot of disease you catch and from what I know they prefer soldier didn't smoke
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You can be profisional and be inked up that's not the issue the issue is that some people were takeing the tattoos to the limit and almost overstepping the boundaries of the regulation getting stuff they weren't supposed to a few can mess it up for us all I myself have only two tattoos and they are on my chest and back but I have futer plans to cover my arms with meaningful things to me all the children in lost over the yewas a total of 5 to be exact my two children family members and things iv thought long and hard about putting on my body forever and then there are people who just get bad ass sleeve and are still great soldiers and leaders tattoos army the issue its the people
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Saying a tattoo takes away from professionalism is purely subjective.
Saying a tattoo takes away from professionalism is purely subjective.
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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
If you use a reputable establishment, the chance of that is virtually zero. Here in TN, all tattoo businesses are required to be inspected by the Health Dept at random times but no less than once per year. They are also required to utilize one-time-use disposable needles and ink cups. Plus, the customer has the right to demand those items be opened only in their presence to ensure they are new and sterile.
I understand your concern though. Far to many "back alley" unregulated artists are out there. You just have to be careful and know who/what you are dealing with.
I understand your concern though. Far to many "back alley" unregulated artists are out there. You just have to be careful and know who/what you are dealing with.
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PV2 Scott Goodpasture
Tattoos have become so mainstream that most tattoo shops have cleaned up their image to cater to the mainstream. When I first started getting tattoos the place I went to was a dump frequented by delinquents. They were open until the wee hours of the morning. It’s not really that way anymore. At least not around my area.
Tattoos have become so mainstream that most tattoo shops have cleaned up their image to cater to the mainstream. When I first started getting tattoos the place I went to was a dump frequented by delinquents. They were open until the wee hours of the morning. It’s not really that way anymore. At least not around my area.
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Common old school belief.. You have tattoos, you must be a gang member or a convict. News flash, its the 21st century, many outstanding members of society have tattoos. Having ink doesn't mean you're a gang member or convict
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SSG Todd Halverson
News update TSgt, there are a lot of Veterans that have tats to in remembrance of battle buddies lost or units they have served with. Some are family based also. I have an eagle on my left shoulder holding dog tags with the wife and kids names on them. Below it says "This I will defend." I also have 3 smaller tats on my right should in honor of the divisions I have deployed with into combat. Yep I am a member of the biggest and baddest gang in the World...... The United States Military.
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