can i join the army with tattoos if they are not visible in uniform?

TATTOOS

Tattoos cannot be located anywhere on the neck or head above the lines of a T-shirt. They also cannot be located anywhere below the wrist bone.

Visible band tattoos cannot be longer than two inches wide. There can be no more than one visible band tattoo. Sleeve tattoos on arms or legs are not allowed.

Each visible tattoo below the elbow or knee must be smaller than the size of the wearer's extended hand. There cannot be more than four total tattoos below the elbows or knees.

Soldiers who currently violate these revisions can be grandfathered in as long as commanders validate their current tattoos. Also, each year, commanders much check each Soldier for new tattoos that might be prohibited. The checks will be done when Soldiers are in their physical fitness uniform and do not include tattoos that might be hidden by the shorts or T-shirts.

Prohibited tattoos include those just mentioned, as well as ones that could be deemed extremist, indecent, sexist or racist.

The attached link has the Army's most up to date policy. It came out 31 Mar 14. It is Chapter 3-3.

Anything above the neckline or below the elbow while in a tshirt is an issue

Anything on the lower legs that can be seen in shorts is an issue

Anything, anywhere, that is sexist, racist, drug related or gang related is an issue

Key advice - NEVER EVER GET ANOTHER TATTOO ANYWHERE.

Picture yourself on the beach at age 70 wearing a single-piece bathing suit. Think those tats will look sexy or will they look silly?