Someone told me today that there is a new revised policy on getting tattoos. They said it has been changed so you cant get a tattoo if it shows beyond the Class B uniform, no longer the Class A. Anyone know if this is true, i tried getting on the milper sites but for some reason i cant load the pages. thanx

Yes, you can find in the new AR 670-1. No tattos that are visible in uniform are allowed. There is a provision for those people that had them prior to the policy and they are "grandfathered". I'm now constantly being asked about a tatto I have on my hand but i've had it for 19yrs. :?

which uniform class a bdu class b pt ????????

Here ya go:

e. Tattoo policy

(1) Tattoos or brands that are visible in a [b:d82ee0aff5]class A uniform [/b:d82ee0aff5](worn with slacks/trousers) are prohibited.

(2) Tattoos or brands that are extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist are prohibited, regardless of location on the body, as they are prejudicial to good order and discipline within units.

(a) Extremist tattoos or brands are those affiliated with, depicting, or symbolizing extremist philosophies, organizations, or activities. Extremist philosophies, organizations, and activities are those which advocate racial, gender or ethnic hatred or intolerance; advocate, create, or engage in illegal discrimination based on race, color, gender, ethnicity, religion, or national origin; or advocate violence or other unlawful means of depriving individual rights under the U.S. Constitution, Federal, or State law (see para 4-12 , AR 600-20).

(b) Indecent tattoos or brands are those that are grossly offensive to modesty, decency, or propriety; shock the moral sense because of their vulgar, filthy, or disgusting nature or tendency to incite lustful thought; or tend reasonably to corrupt morals or incite libidinous thoughts.

(c) Sexist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on gender, but that may not meet the same definition of "indecent."

(d) Racist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.

(3) Counseling requirements.

(a) Commanders will ensure soldiers understand the tattoo policy.

(b) For soldiers who are not in compliance, commanders may not order the removal of a tattoo or brand. However, the commander must counsel soldiers, and afford them the opportunity to seek medical advice about removal or alteration of the tattoo or brand.

(4) If soldiers are not in compliance with the policy, and refuse to remove or alter the tattoos or brands, commanders will:

(a) Ensure the soldier understands the policy.

(b) Ensure the soldier has been afforded the opportunity to seek medical advice about removal or alteration.

(c) Counsel the soldier in writing. The counseling form will state that the soldier's refusal to remove extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist tattoos or brands anywhere on the body, or refusal to remove any type of tattoo or brand visible in the class A uniform (worn with slacks/trousers), will result in discharge.

(5) Existing tattoos or brands on the hands that are not extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist, but are visible in the [b:d82ee0aff5]class A uniform [/b:d82ee0aff5](worn with slacks/trousers) are authorized for current soldiers only. This [b:d82ee0aff5]"grandfather" provision [/b:d82ee0aff5]does not apply to soldiers enlisting as of the effective date of this regulation.

(6) Finality of determination.

(a) Recruiting battalion commanders or recruiting battalion executive officers will make initial entry determinations that tattoos or brands comply with this policy. This authority will not be delegated further.

(b) Unit commanders or unit executive officers will make determinations for soldiers currently on active duty. This authority will not be delegated further.

(c) Determinations will be fully documented in writing, and will include a description of existing tattoos or brands and their location on the body. A copy of the determination will be provided to the soldier. Unless otherwise directed by the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 , these determinations are final. If a tattoo or brand is discovered to violate this policy after an initial determination has been documented, commanders must submit requests for an exception to policy or for discharge of the soldier through their chain of command to the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, for approval.

(7) Soldiers may not cover tattoos or brands in order to comply with the tattoo policy.

I knew about the class As but the person was telling me it got changed to the class B uniform cant have any visible tats. So your saying it is still the Class As right? cuz i go on leave in 4 days and plan on getting inked on my forearm and dont feel like getting chaptered because of it.

ask the person where they heard it was changed to Class B, or to show you where they read that info ... I have not heard of any change to AR 670-1 in this regards ...

sounds like you could have a barracks lawyer quoting regs (I heard it from him who heard it from her who heard it from......................)

That is the latest out of 670-1...i've heard of no other policies. If they say class B then they are going to be real damn busy checking tattos because the forearm is where 99% of where Soldiers get a tatto! I've got four on my two arms. 8)

Maybe they were reading something that was meant for recruiters because recruiters can't have tats showing in Class B's.

Yes, there are rules for selection to Recruiter, Drill SGT and other "high profile" type jobs that are more specific and restrictive.

And I was SOOO looking forward to being a recruiter too.. OH well, I will just stick to my aspirations of being a career counsler then.. :P