Navy’s new tattoo policy is now the most relaxed of any military branch

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — Ritch Green, one of five tattoo artists brought to U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay through the Morale, Welfare and Recreation staff, tattoos a commemorative picture of a cross on the shoulder blade of a Joint Task Force Guantanamo Trooper, June 16, 2008. The artists expect to tattoo between 200 and 300 people during their visit. JTF Guantanamo conducts safe and humane care and custody of detained enemy combatants. The JTF conducts interrogation operations to collect strategic intelligence in support of the Global War on Terror and supports law enforcement and war crimes investigations. JTF Guantanamo is committed to the safety and security of American service members and civilians working inside its detention facilities. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Private Carlynn M. Knaak) UNCLASSIFIED – Cleared for public release. For additional information contact JTF Guantanamo PAO 011-5399-3596; DSN 660-3596 www.jtfgtmo.southcom.mil

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The Navy is relaxing its rules on tattoos to keep up with the times. Beginning April 30, sailors may have one tattoo on their necks, as long as it does not exceed one inch in any direction. Visible tattoos are also allowed on the forearm and below the knee. There’s no longer a rule about the size or amount of tattoos in those areas.

An illustration depicting expanded U.S. Navy tattoo policies. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lorenzo John Burleson/Released)
An illustration depicting expanded U.S. Navy tattoo policies. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lorenzo John Burleson/Released)

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The new rule also now allows sailors with sleeve tattoos to be assigned to Recruit Training Command and Recruiting Command positions, something the previous regulations did not allow.

Some 38 percent of millennials have at least one tattoo. The move could be part of an effort to help make Navy service seem more appealing to that generation.

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Still, the content of the tattoos cannot be racist, sexist or indecent and they cannot advocate discrimination.

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