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Transcript for: Military Personnel & Tattoo Policies

Description: The armed forces have policies on the content, size, and
location of allowable tattoos. As tattoos have become more common,
policies have become less restrictive on size and location. Most
services allow waivers for certain unauthorized tattoos for recruits and
current service members. However, policies aren't clear about when
waivers are available or how to request them. Our recommendations
address these issues.

Related GAO Works: GAO-22-105676.  Military Personnel: Armed Forces
Should Clarify Tattoo Policies' Waiver Guidance 

Released: August 2022

The armed forces have policies on the size, content, and location of
allowable tattoos. As tattoos have become more common, policies have
become less restrictive on size and location. Current policies allow
tattoos almost anywhere except the face and head.

There isn't enough data to assess whether tattoo policies impact
recruitment and retention.

Most services allow waivers to recruits and service members for certain
unauthorized tattoos. However, policies aren't always clear about when
waivers are available or how to request them. Our recommendations
address these issues.

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