i recently joined the texas army national guard a couple weeks ago and i was planning on getting a tattoo. i know the tattoo policy for the guard, but i want to know what to do after. do i have to get a consult as soon as i get or can i wait until the day i ship?
2007-12-15 16:00:23 · 7 answers · asked by Chris M 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The active duty regulation says nothing about getting new tattoos, and as long as they are in good taste and not racist, sexist or extreamist it is ok. If you get a questionable one your unit can have you get it removed or discharge you. You don't have to tell anyone that you are getting one, or do anything after. You can get it approved by your chain of command if you want to...but again you don't have to as long as the tat is in regs.
2007-12-15 18:16:30 · answer #1 · answered by Carolyn H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the guard has a policy against toos; even though you want one bad. Do your time in the guard, then get your 'too'. That would be what I would call 'being a real man'.
2007-12-16 00:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by Terry L 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'd go with what Michael said---check it out before doing it.
Nothing wrong with tats' at all--husband's got a large one on his back since he came back from his deployment---Fallen Soldier, variety that a friend drew up.
Check into it before so you're not getting into any kind of trouble.
2007-12-16 00:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember the good old days when only drunken sailors and Marines got tattoos.
You guy's need to get off of MTV.
SSG US Army 73-82
2007-12-16 00:04:55 · answer #4 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
as long as the tattoo is within regulations you will have no problems, you dont have to tell anyone about it, unless you want to show it off.
2007-12-16 02:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by Jopa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing to do is either check with your recruiter or the unit you will be assigned to (if you know who it will be).
2007-12-16 00:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by michaelb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ummmmmmmm think hard and long before getting a tattoo....
2007-12-16 00:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by abagtha_778 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋