Is it prohibited once accepted to be tattood prior to R-day? I'm aware that once in the academy, you have to agree not to get further tattoos while there, so I really want to get mine now.
But absolutely not if it's against the rules, haha!
I knew countless officers in my 25 years in the Army (not all, but enough) who automatically deducted 20pts from your perceived IQ as soon as they saw a tattoo. (many unconsciously) There are many who will argue with this but there are reasons the instructions say what they do. The Army is a class society more than may others. You are going to be an officer. Time to start acting like one.
Not any more. Tatoos are mainstream now - even for females.I knew countless officers in my 25 years in the Army (not all, but enough) who automatically deducted 20pts from your perceived IQ as soon as they saw a tattoo.
anything can cause infections. A reputable tatoo parlor has no greater chance of causing an infection than a hospital. Experienced professionals know and use excellent aseptic technique.I would think that most cadets understand getting a tat can also cause infections.
I sense some serious hostility toward tattoos. A tat does not define an individual -- hopefully people can understand that.
I have to agree. I believe it shows a lack of individuality and self confidence. I believe tatoos are evidence of immature decisions. Most of the guys I know that have them now wish they didn't.Well- actually I think it does- it defines them as someone who will deface their body for a fashion trend. Basically IMO tats and piercings are someone trying to show their individuality by doing EXACTLY what everyone else is doing.
I have to agree. I believe it shows a lack of individuality and self confidence. I believe tatoos are evidence of immature decisions. Most of the guys I know that have them now wish they didn't.
Very true but it can become your problem when the judgement is passed by superiors and causes opportunities to be missed.If others want to judge me for it then that is their problem.
I know I am an "Old Grad" and maybe not in complete step with the times. However, I strongly advise you to NOT get a tatoo now or later. I GUARANTEE YOU that many people in the Army will think less of you if you have visible tatoos. I was a senior officer in the Army at the General Officer level and I assure you that NO senior officer was ever impressed with a tatoo - in fact they were turned-oll by tatoos. I think the enlisted men are a different story but officers should not have tatoos.
When I got out of the Army I was a Vice President with a large international electronics firm ( I just left them). We were told (not in writing) to NOT hire anyone for an executive position who had a visible tatoo.
You are going to be an officer - set the example.