Is it ok if she gets a tatoo while enlisted on leave? I know she had to take out her bar bell ear rings before she started boot camp.
2006-12-27 12:16:28 · 16 answers · asked by LARGE MARGE 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The official rule is, Tattoos are allowed, but must be authorized by request chit. The art work must be approved. It can not have any racial, drug or alcohol connections. The tattoo must be able to be covered by the uniform when in uniform. Nothing on the Neck or face or lower than the bottom half of short sleeve undergarment.
2006-12-27 12:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by GIOSTORMUSN 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It is a tradition in the Navy for the sailors to get tattoos. If you are worrying if the Navy will punish her for this, I can't imagine that they would.
I was in the Air Force and there were many regulations and restrictions on what we could do, but there were no regulations against getting tattoos.
One of the things that is done in boot camp is to educate the recruit on all of the regulations they have to obey. I understand your concern but your daughter is an adult now and it is she who is responsible for her decisions.
I say that while at the same time knowing how hard it is to have a daughter who may (will) make mistakes in what they decide.
I have a no children but I have a niece that is a young adult that I love as if she were my own daughter. It is so hard to love her with all my heart and at the same time have no control over her decision making.
I pray for her frequently and hope that God leads her to what is best for her and protect her from all harm. Your prayers have much influence regarding your daughter. God bless and protect both your daughter and you.
2006-12-27 12:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by Smartassawhip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can get one but there are limitations.
She should get the tattoo reviewed by a Recruiter or a Superior before getting it done.
Eligibility for enlistment with tattoos will depend on the size, specific location and content (meaning) if the art will be visible in uniform.
As long as they are NOT obscene, racist or anyway offensive, on the neck, scalp or face they most likely will not be a problem. It will also depend on the size of the tattoos if they are below the elbow, on the forearms, and they will be visible. (If you have full sleeves, you may have difficulties, etc.)
If she gets a physical exam.....
Her tattoos will be reviewed and documented during her physical exam. If they are visible in uniform, it will be judged on a case-by-case basis when it is presented.
2006-12-27 12:43:05 · answer #3 · answered by ASDZA’NI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are mor etatoed service men and women uin the navy than any other branch o fthe military.
It's practually a tradition in the navy to get a tatoo.
Don't sweat mom:):). Just hope she doesn't come back with a gay symbol or picture of some thing disgusting which she will eventually wish she had never seen.
Most young people make huge mistake sin getting tatoos
Ther eis no value in them and they are plumb ulgy, but lots of peer pressure ot get one , especially in the navy.
Ask he rif she thought of getting chicken bone in her nose:):). that always gets theri attention .:).
2006-12-27 12:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has several tattoos - he had all his artwork done while in active duty. When he was on leave from Iraq , he was going to get another but decided to wait as the healing time is approximately 4-5 weeks and he didn't want sand , heat or lack of sanitary conditions to aggravate it and maybe cause infection or scarring. From what my son said tattoos are permitted as long as your uniform covers them.
So in a way discretion is the better part of valor.
I never got a tattoo - but then I can't stand needles. Ironic when you think of all the shots I had to get to serve.
2006-12-27 12:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by Akkita 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As other people have said she should have routed a request chit with the drawing and location but it's not normally enforced. The only requirements is that no racial, sexual or illegal material. It cannot be visable while in uniform and the newest of the regs is that it cannot be any bigger than your hand.
2006-12-27 14:29:00 · answer #6 · answered by jaymactx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's OK. Now days the regulations are pretty strict. Her tattoo should not show when she is in uniform. It can't be obscene or gang related.
She knows the regulations. She'll make a good choice.
2006-12-27 13:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by smartygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look let me tell you you dont have to worry its her own path and she chose to get a tatoo there nothin wrong with that k shes just making the world better to her k
2006-12-27 13:42:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anyone will care. She probably has friends who she works with that has some too. I bet she did it on Christmas break so it will be mostly healed by the time she returns after leave.
2006-12-27 12:21:27 · answer #9 · answered by usmcspouse 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as their uniform covers the tatoo, it is okay.
2006-12-27 12:24:01 · answer #10 · answered by 2007 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋