Which military branch has the strictest tattoo policy?

Marine
The Marine tattoo policy is the strictest in all the armed forces. Marine tattoos must be entirely covered by the standard physical training uniform, and no tattoos may appear on the head, neck, wrists, knees, elbows, or hands, although one ring tattoo under 3/8 of an inch in width is allowed.

Are Army doctors allowed to have tattoos?

(a) Though no restriction on size or type of tattoo has been specified, tattoos are only permitted on body parts as given at Paragraphs 2 and 4 above. (b) Only small innocuous tattoos, that are not prejudicial to good order and military discipline are permitted e.g. religious symbols or names of near and dear ones etc.

Can you be an officer with tattoos?

Both officers and enlisted can now tat themselves up as much as they want, as long as it’s not on the face or neck. And hands may sport only one finger ring tattoo. The reason for the change is simple: recruiting and retention. Nearly half of young adults have tattoos, and many have several.

Can British soldiers have tattoos?

Service rules on tattoos have been relaxed. A change to the Queen’s regulations means that body art can now be displayed on the hands and rear of the neck – two areas that were previously banned. The old policy prohibited excessive markings but this element has since been removed.

Can you work for the CIA if you have tattoos?

However, the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) website states, “tattoos will not disqualify you from gaining employment at the CIA, and all professionally-qualified persons are encouraged to apply.”

Can I remove tattoo and join Army?

The new army policy regarding tattoos will also allow some small tattoos which are not prejudicial to good order and military discipline. The same policy however also states that if an applicant has undergone tattoo removal surgery before appearing for the interview for the selection, it will be treated as a “scar”.

Can I join the British Army with a hand tattoo?

TATTOO RULE #3 Tattoos on the hand and the back of the neck are now OK. Most soldiers, however, keep their saluting hand clean out of respect.

Can you work for mi6 with tattoos?

Any tattoos which appear to be discriminatory, offensive or provocative will not be accepted. Facial piercings are not permitted because they are considered to undermine the dignity and authority of a police officer. There are also implications for an officer’s safety.

Can you have tattoos in mi5?

Their staff guidelines also say: “There is no restriction placed on wearing other tattoos by uniformed members, however, commonsense should prevail and a tattoo that is offensive or inappropriate should not be visible when uniform is worn.”