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Army revises tattoo policy
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The Army has loosened regulations concerning tattoos. - photo by Stock photo
Soldiers will be able to show off more tattoos on their arms and legs thanks to a recent relaxation of the Army’s policy concerning them.Wayne V. Hall, of the Department of the Army Media Relations, said there are still some restrictions with the relaxed policy, which became effective April 10.“Soldiers are no longer limited regarding the size or amount of tattoos permitted on the arms and legs,” Hall said. “However, tattoos are still prohibited on the neck above the T-shirt neckline, head, face, wrists and hands — with the exception of one ring tattoo on each hand.”Hall said soldiers will not be “grandfathered” for compliance with the new policy because the previous policy, which went into effect in March 2014, was more restrictive.Soldiers who violate the revised regulation may face adverse legal action in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, he said.He said the earlier regulation restricted both the size and number of tattoos below the elbow and knee. Soldiers were limited to no more than four tattoos in these areas.
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