ARMY DIR 2022-09 — Soldier Tattoos
ARMY DIR 2022-09 governs Army tattoo policy, including allowable tattoo placement for serving Soldiers and enlistment or appointment applicants.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2022-09
- Title: SOLDIER TATTOOS
- Date: 06/22/2022
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2022-09 on armypubs.army.mil
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It authorizes specified tattoos on the hands, neck, and behind the ears while retaining prohibitions on tattoo type and brand. It also addresses exceptions to policy, religious accommodation requests, and the directive’s duration.
Applies to: The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Hand tattoo placement
- Neck tattoo placement
- Behind-the-ear tattoos
- Tattoo type and brand prohibitions
- Religious accommodation requests
- Tattoo policy duration
Questions and answers
Do prohibitions on tattoo type or brand remain in effect?
Prohibitions on type of tattoo or brand remain in effect. (paragraph 4)
How are exceptions to the tattoo policy submitted?
Exceptions to policy will be submitted in accordance with reference 1d, paragraph 33. (paragraph 4)