What is the current tattoo policy for Army? Can we get tattoos below the elbows and knees?

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:37:57 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2017 6:46 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:46:59 -0400

According to the updated AR 670-1, dated 25 May 2017 in Section 3-3:

Tattoos or brands, regardless of subject matter, are prohibited on the head, face (except for permanent makeup, as provided in paragraph 3–2b(2)), neck (anything above the t-shirt neckline to include on/inside the eyelids, mouth, and ears), (below the wrist bone), and hands, except Soldiers may have one ring tattoo on each hand, below the joint of the bottom segment (portion closest to the palm) of the finger. Previously documented tattoos on the neck or hands, for which Soldiers have a tattoo validation memorandum, continue to be grandfathered. Accessing applicants must adhere to this same policy

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made Jun 16 at 2017 7:41 PM

SSG Pete Fleming — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:41:57 -0400

A better question to ask is... what are your plans when you get out of the service? Those tattoos can prevent you from some jobs out on the real world. You have to think long term.

Response by SSG Kasius McCall made Mar 17 at 2019 1:46 PM

SSG Kasius McCall — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 13:46:51 -0400

Yes you can get tattoos on your arms and legs. No face, neck, head or hand tattoos.