[Responsibility2nd]

Phsst. If the military had standards like they used to... they wouldn't have any recruits.

[Gaffer]

Truthfully, this Army or any unit of the military is not worth enlisting in anymore, especially while we have this Muslim in control.

[Sacajaweau]

ridiculous

[tet68]

RE:D.

Is that like having a tattoo of a camel with the
word “Mother” underneath it?

[ClearCase_guy]

I am not a fan of tattoos, but this just seems stupid.
I think the rule makers are trying to find ways to convince as many people as possible that a life in the military is a poor choice.
It's just another way to weaken us.

[ClaytonP]

U.S. Army Set to Ban Tattoos Below the Elbow or Knees

The foot is one of the most pragmatic places to get a tattoo as it can be uncovered when one wants to display it and easily hidden in more professional circumstances.

I don't have any myself, but I do know some otherwise straight-cut people who have gotten tattoos there just for that reason.

[pfflier]

I think this is a return to standards I was familiar with from the 70's and 80's.

If memory serves me right certain AFSCs in the USAF banned tattoos that were visible. Some were for obvious reasons like USAF ceremonial units. Some were related to special operations where "no identifiable marks or tattoos" was specified because the member needed to be "sanitized"...

In any case I seem to remember that forearm tattoos were limited in size, number and quality then. I do remember one of my troops getting an article 15 for a tattoo of a marijuana leaf.

In any case, the culture was different and not many had tattoos.

[miele man]

The simplest solution would be to keep the sleeves rolled all the way down to the wrist rather than the current requirement to roll them up to just above the elbow.

Their is a very devout soldier in my church that has tats below the elbow that are Christian symbols and a scriptural quote. He has 16 years in service. Since this new regulation has ID’ed things “Christian” as offensive, are they going to force him out? Yet it is OK for perversions to be foisted on the troops?

[PATRIOT1876]

“For reference, here's what the Army considers offensive in tattoos.

(2) Tattoos or brands that are extremist”

I guess that means no American flag, nothing to do with the Founding Fathers, The Constitution, God, Apple Pie, Chevy or anything else that is considered “extreme” by the Left.

“Allah Akbar”, Gay tattoos, and satanic symbols are probably OK.

[Tax-chick]

Coming soon to an armed service near you ...

[Boogieman]

Reminds me of the movie “Cadence” with Charlie Sheen.

[rdcbn]

The absolute best warriors I have ever met have tats up and down their arms and legs and would not meet current regs.

For some reason, bad assed dudes from the dawn of time seem to have gravitated towards tattoos so who am I to argue.

They probably would have given the military the middle finger and retired if these chicken s**t regs were enforced on them.

Many more will retire or not join in the first place

All for what?