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arosu13

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Hello. I am a senior in high school and I plan on enrolling in Army ROTC in college. However, I am semi interested in getting a nose ring or a small tattoo. Of course these aren't necessities, but if I am allowed to have them, I would highly consider them.

How would a septum/stud in the nose work if I were to be in ROTC? Also, where on the body are tattoos not allowed? Thanks!
 
Nose rings are a no-go. For tattoos nothing above the neck or on the hands. I believe the most recent tattoo policy is nothing larger than your palm below your elbow or knee (they may have changed the size limitation). I would google "AR-670-1" or "Army tattoo regulations/policy" to double check. Keep in mind appearance is very important so make sure its something appropriate! I know people who have sleeves now, and they started them while in ROTC. I say go for it!
 
No nose ring, but the tattoo policy is pretty lax - I would just make sure you check the regulations regarding the size and location of the tattoo! One of the recruiters I was talking to said she had 47 tattoos... I couldn’t see any of them when she was in uniform (-:
 
AROTC-dad said:
Humey said:
AROTC-dad said:
Here is a good article on tats from USA Today.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/04/10/army-tattoo-rules/25597071/
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personally i hate tats but I am sure the old policy excluded a lot of potential soldiers
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C'mon, Humey....didn't your folks hate your Rock'n'roll and long hair? :cool:
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My parents liked 50s and early 60s rock music. Never had long hair although it was bushy. Kind of have helmet hair:)
 
I kind of appreciate when guys with big arms have those aborginal patterns on their arms. Kind of cool. Wouldnt want a female relative of mine to have one but those little tats that they have on the back near there waist, arent so bad. Dont want to use the actual term for them
 
I'm with the old fashioned crowd on this one. My Dad was a career Marine and you can bet your life my Dad didn't like long hair. I was at the base every two weeks getting a "boys cut" whether I needed it or not. Even in retirement when my Dad had lost 80% of his hair, he went in every two weeks (obviously every week when he was still in). As far as earrings, I grew up in the era when earrings were meant for females only and that's stuck with me to this day. If my brother or I had come home with one, my Dad would have ripped it out with a set of Channellocks. I absolutely don't understand nose rings on ANYBODY unless it's some tribal requirement in some foreign land. I guess they're OK for farm animals as well.

Tattoos never came up in our household because nobody was really interested in getting one. I see plenty of stupid ones and the "tramp stamps" mentioned by Humey are right near the top. Why there? You spend money to get a tattoo in a place where you can't even see it? That's not very bright. If you get something tattooed to remind you of something special, I guess I can understand that but odds are it's still going to look terrible as you wrinkle and age. The tattoo removal business is booming for a reason!!
 
k2rider said:
I'm with the old fashioned crowd on this one. My Dad was a career Marine and you can bet your life my Dad didn't like long hair. I was at the base every two weeks getting a "boys cut" whether I needed it or not. Even in retirement when my Dad had lost 80% of his hair, he went in every two weeks (obviously every week when he was still in). As far as earrings, I grew up in the era when earrings were meant for females only and that's stuck with me to this day. If my brother or I had come home with one, my Dad would have ripped it out with a set of Channellocks. I absolutely don't understand nose rings on ANYBODY unless it's some tribal requirement in some foreign land. I guess they're OK for farm animals as well.

Tattoos never came up in our household because nobody was really interested in getting one. I see plenty of stupid ones and the "tramp stamps" mentioned by Humey are right near the top. Why there? You spend money to get a tattoo in a place where you can't even see it? That's not very bright. If you get something tattooed to remind you of something special, I guess I can understand that but odds are it's still going to look terrible as you wrinkle and age. The tattoo removal business is booming for a reason!!
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I am guessing the "Tramp Stamps" is there to play peek a boo with you
 
Folks, let's keep in mind that some comments, although we might think they are funny, can be hurtful or insulting. Even if meant as a joke they can still be insulting. Someone asked an honest question. I actually know some extraordinarily fine people with nose rings, lip rings, full body tats, etc. In terms of character I'd put them up against any of the many fine people I have met in my lifetime. Each person has their own right to pursue what they wish and ask questions here. Let's keep that in mind and be respectful of one another.
 
I would discourage you from getting any nose rings, piercings or any type of tattoo at this point in your life. I know several people who really regret the tattoos they obtained in their youth. I would suggest you wait a few years before you consider any type of body piercing/tattoo/rings, etc. Best of luck to you in college and AROTC!
 
kinnem said:
Folks, let's keep in mind that some comments, although we might think they are funny, can be hurtful or insulting. Even if meant as a joke they can still be insulting. Someone asked an honest question. I actually know some extraordinarily fine people with nose rings, lip rings, full body tats, etc. In terms of character I'd put them up against any of the many fine people I have met in my lifetime. Each person has their own right to pursue what they wish and ask questions here. Let's keep that in mind and be respectful of one another.
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I don’t think anyone is calling out their character - only calling out the fact that things like nose rings and excessive tattoos don’t jive with military culture.
 
Tex232 said:
I don’t think anyone is calling out their character - only calling out the fact that things like nose rings and excessive tattoos don’t jive with military culture.
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It isn't what is being said. It is how it is stated. What you just said is fine and respectful. Others on thus thread have used sarcasm, to the point of ridiculing the OP, who has simply asked a legitimate question. That sarcasm is not within the spirit of this forum.

This forum is meant to share information in a constructive and inviting manner. Kinnem is kindly reminding everyone of this standard.
 
I have been accepted to USNA and am filling out my body alteration form. I have both a cartilage (ear piercing) and a second hole ear piercing. I will be taking both out as soon as I attend, but was curious if either counts as a mutilation since they'll be taken out and there are no specifications on ear piercing mutilations simply other body piercings? If so should I consider this a body alteration and report it in my form or will it be ok if I simply take the piercings out?
 
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