Coast Guard Tattoo Policy

Hand tattoos must be no more than one inch in any direction and cannot go past the knuckle closest to the wrist.

Coast guard tattoo policy. 03102019 Changes to the policy now permit. Example of authorized neck tattoo. Chest tattoos are allowed so long as they are not visible while wearing a standard Coast Guard crew neck t-shirt.

The policy for the content of Coast Guard tattoos. The Coast Guard announced Thursday it is changing its tattoo policy for new recruits and current service members effective immediately. 29072008 United States Coast Guard Tattoo Policies POLICY.

04062020 tattoo and brand location policy to allow hand tattoos or brands no larger than one inch in size changes the point of reference for neck tattoos or. The tattoo must be between the first knuckle closest to the wrist base of finger and the second knuckle on the finger. 09062020 The Coast Guards policy on tattoos does not forbid cosmetic tattooing which refers to medical or surgical procedures conducted by licensed qualified medical personnel.

The policy change will ensure the Coast Guards workforce presents a sharp and professional military appearance to the public while permitting body art that is consistent with the Coast Guards core values. You can have one single band ring tattoo on each hand. 3 2019 Coast Guard recruits and current service members may now sport chest tattoos as long as they are not visible above the collar of the Coast Guard operational dress uniforms crew-neck T-shirt.

Tattoos andor brands may not be visible above the collar of the Coast Guards Operational Dress Uniforms ODU crew neck T-shirt. One finger tattoo per hand is permitted. If your recruiter has any question regarding whether or not it meets content standards theyd take a picture have it sent to the tattoo policy folks for review and get a ruling.

According to a new policy document released Oct. The new policy also allows a wider range of finger tattoos. No tattoo can be visible above the Coast Guard crew neck t-shirt.