What are the chances of getting a tattoo waiver for a hand tattoo for the Army or Air National Guard?

Britt King — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:42:59 -0400

Response by Britt King made Jun 9 at 2021 2:45 AM

Britt King — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:45:56 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2021 9:11 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:11:10 -0400

Chances are not good since you have it on your hand and it is that big.....be prepared to be told it was denied. Only tats on the hands that are allowed are ring tattoos

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2021 9:29 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:29:21 -0400

There is always a chance, being the non saluting helps quite a bit however it’s rather large and the granting authority may say it detracts from the uniform.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2021 12:18 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:18:53 -0400

Given the current climate, not good. Waivers are always harder to get when the need for new recruits is lower and easier to get when they need more people.

Response by SFC Kenneth G. made Jun 10 at 2021 7:27 AM

SFC Kenneth G. — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:27:42 -0400

I am not sure now but when I was a Recruiting Station Commander, before I retired in 2000, The tattoo policies were very strict. No tattoos on the hands neck or face, etc. If it would detract from the Class A uniform when worn, then you couldn't join. I know that there have been a lot of changes in the military code through the years since my retirement but I still think that the uniform pride and ethics of the military still rank high and will never be diminished. The wearing of the uniform is, was, and always will be a tradition of the Army that makes a soldier walk proud.