Comments on: Before you get your next tattoo!

By: NCCM(ret)

NCCM(ret) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:09:05 +0000

Miller,

Let us know how it works out. Good luck!

By: miller

miller — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:05:55 +0000

i hope they do i really want to join and like i said its all japanese nothing offensive and if i wear a long sleve shirt its not visible

By: NCCM(ret)

NCCM(ret) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:59:48 +0000

Miller,

The fact that it is full sleve makes it unlikely that it will get approved, but it is possible, so go to the recruiter and have him evaluate it to see if he would be able to forward for consideration.

By: miller

miller — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:51:07 +0000

i have a full sleve tattoo in my left arm its all about japanese designs can i get a weiver please hel i really want to join the navy.

By: NCCM(ret)

NCCM(ret) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:31:40 +0000

Veryworried,

If you got those tattoos after the policy changed, you may not have any ground to stand on; otherwise, hopefully a waiver gets forwarded. What is your Chief saying?

By: Veryworried

Veryworried — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:26:37 +0000

I’m currently serving in the navy, but they are trying to separate me for a tattoo on the back on my neck…if I got this tattoo (less than an inch tall) AFTER I joined, can it be waived? Also they are trying to tell me that the tattoos on my forearms are too big. I have multiple tattoos on each arm, all of which can be covered by my hand…help?

By: NCCM(ret)

NCCM(ret) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:33:49 +0000

Jacob,

I have known officers with tattoos. If your body art passes the waiver process to enlist, you would be eligible to apply for competitive programs, like STA-21, that you are otherwise qualified to enter.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:09:39 +0000

I have heard that officers in the Navy cannot have tattoos, but my recruiter discussed STA-21 with me, knowing full well that I have a tattoo. It is a band around the top part of my forearm with the words John 16:33 inside. The only criterion that would need to be waived is the size. Is this going to be a problem?

By: Vincent

Vincent — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:20:38 +0000

Thank you i will take this to my recruiter and talk to the chief.

By: NCCM(ret)

NCCM(ret) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:47:38 +0000

Vincent,

I will not be calling.

If the tattoo is within the size criteria, the only thing I can think he may be assuming is that it is somehow offensive or related because otherwise it wouldn’t even be a waiver based on the current instruction. I have added the current screening certificate (NAVCRUIT 1130/104) to the bottom of the post – print it out and ask him what part of it he thinks you fail.