Would a DA G1 waiver help with a hand tattoo?

SPC Patrick Lumpkin — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:48:28 -0400

I have a tattoo that slightly goes on my hand. Im looking to reenlist in the army, would a da g1 waiver help me? what steps can I take to make sure my recruiter can get this processed?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2019 8:23 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:23:52 -0400

Waiver is recruiting battalion commander. (Edited: REC BN CDR conducts initial determination, then it is forwarded to DA G-1 for waiver consideration, ref AR 670-1 3-3.i-k).
Was it documented by memorandum and photo in your Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) during your last period of service.
AR 670-1. 3-3. i.
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 commander, will make initial entry determinations for new accessions that tattoos or brands comply with this policy for Active Army (AA) and USAR Soldiers. This authority will not be delegated further.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2019 11:46 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:46:45 -0400

You may just neee to find someone willing to put your waiver through and see what they say. I have a tattoo that goes past the wrist line but not on my hand. The day I enlisted they took a pic of it and sent it up and was approved immediately.
Good luck

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Mar 22 at 2019 5:26 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 05:26:15 -0400

Your statement is unclear. It appears as if you are currently serving, and likely got the Tat while serving. If so you will likely not receive a waiver, in fact your unit can take other action against you. I would resommend you speak off line with he retention NCO and get a feel for the current environment. I would also say that If whatvivstatedbisbtruebyouvare in violation, and your NCOs are a bit slow on the uptake. Thank you for your service.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2019 6:11 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:11:58 -0400

You do not do anything in the waiver process. The process is about 2 months right now. If it gets approved you are good to go

Response by SPC Patrick Lumpkin made Jul 16 at 2019 1:15 PM

SPC Patrick Lumpkin — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:15:57 -0400

Just an update. My recruiter and his commander are helping me push this through. They told me it could be about 6 months to get the waiver through, so its been a waiting game.