Posted on Aug 24, 2022
How likely is it that the Army will change its tattoo policy?
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I was told by a recruiter that a tattoo on my hand was too large to be waived, it's about 4in x 4in, but that the army's policy may change in the near future, or I could get it removed. I just want to know how likely a policy change is, because getting it removed is expensive and would take several months, so I'd rather not go that route if I don't have to.
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Couple of things...if you're not in the Army right now..as in you didn't sign a contract tract and perform the oath, then you're not in and not a Private. Also, if you want in, your fastest way if getting in is to get that tat removed. It'll take less time than it would for the Army to change policy to allow that tat
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As I told the other SSG, I tried to change the pvt and either I can't figure it out or it won't let me. And I am seeing here that that seems like my best course of action.
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Couple of things here.
1. The policy just got updated to allow small 1in in size hand tats... it took about 10000 years for that to happen
2. I would gather it will never allow for that size to be acceptable unless all out world war starts, and even then... don't see this happening
3. If you are not currently serving please change your name and rank to civilian. I am not trying to be an ass here, but you are not a PVT yet.
4. I would not send up a waiver for that size either.
If you are serious about service, have it removed and sign up. If the ink means more that is okay as well. I have sleeve tats and would love hand tats, but service to country is more important to me. It all comes done to personal choice. Best of luck!
1. The policy just got updated to allow small 1in in size hand tats... it took about 10000 years for that to happen
2. I would gather it will never allow for that size to be acceptable unless all out world war starts, and even then... don't see this happening
3. If you are not currently serving please change your name and rank to civilian. I am not trying to be an ass here, but you are not a PVT yet.
4. I would not send up a waiver for that size either.
If you are serious about service, have it removed and sign up. If the ink means more that is okay as well. I have sleeve tats and would love hand tats, but service to country is more important to me. It all comes done to personal choice. Best of luck!
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SSG (Join to see) Fair enough, I already have a consultation scheduled to see about getting it removed, just sucks that I gotta spend the money lol
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SN (Join to see) - I agree with SSG (Join to see) If you are serious about joining, have the tattoo removed. It does not suck to have it removed, because no one forced you to get the tattoo. You will never receive a waiver for that tattoo. Edit your profile to change your status to civilian. After trying again, if you have no success, let me know that you have tried again without success.
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Sgt (Join to see) figured it out, I'd been looking in profile settings, not the regular settings
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