Tattoo Thread - including current policy [MERGED]

[mover1]

remember when getting a girls name covered up there is the cost of the tattoo plus a 100 dollar stupidity tax!

 

[RetiredRoyal]

I see the wedding ring tattoo as a great way to show you are married

Wonder if I should have gotten one tattoo'd on the first, second or third time I got married?

During the process of my re-enrollment the Med Tech very carefully scrutinized my tattoo's. All which were applied while I was in the military. He also asked about my body piercing and if I'd be willing to remove it if necessary.

The interviewing officer also had a look at all the tattoo's that he could see when I rolled up my sleeves for him. He was satisfied when I told him they were all applied while I was in the first time round.

Geez, tattoo's, body piercing...I gotta start acting 42 some day.

 

[284_226]

Anything on the head, neck, chest or ears acquired after 01 Apr 04 is not acceptable, regardless of what it may be. It really is that simple and para 9.A. quoted above explains quite adequately IMHO.

There seems to be a bit of confusion on the "chest" issue.  The regulation states:

9A. As of April 1st, 2004, members are not to acquire any tattoos that are visible on the head, neck, chest or ears when an open collared shirt is worn.

Tattoos on the chest that aren't visible when wearing an open collared shirt are acceptable.

 

[Yrys]

Geez, tattoo's, body piercing...I gotta start acting 42 some day.

Well, as you turn 42 today, that can wait for tomorrow .

Happy Birthday !

 

[RetiredRoyal]

Well, as you turn 42 today, that can wait for tomorrow .

Happy Birthday !

Hey, thanks.

As for the whole tattoo thing. I don't remember off hand what the old reg read like. But I know from experience that neck, face, ear tattoo's were always a no-no. Piercings, exept on the ear lobe, for women, that would show could not be worn on duty. I even remember a young lady being sent back to the shacks from the mess hall for not wearing a bra in civvy clothes. I mean, you could really, really tell she wasn't wearing a bra and it wasn't even cold.

It was pretty common for some of us grunts and airborne guys to get them on their hands and it seemed to be ok, but we were always told, i say again 'told' as I don't know how the old reg read, not to get them anywhere off the arms that would show wearing an open collar long sleeve shirt.

 

[mover1]

Hey, thanks.

. I mean, you could really, really tell she wasn't wearing a bra and it wasn't even cold.

It was pretty common for some of us grunts and airborne guys to get them on their hands and it seemed to be ok,

taken out of context its quite funny

 

[Reccesoldier]

:rofl:

Oh, what a mental picture you just gave me!

"hey soldier, is that a nipple on your hand or are you just happy to see me?"

 

[RetiredRoyal]

taken out of context its quite funny

what do you mean out of context?? that's what i meant...lol. too funny. I did notice the 'lack of clarity' when I was writing it, but thought...what da heck....

 

[LoKe]

I've searched several times and can't find anything within the past the year that covers the current policy on tattoo's.  My question is simple:

What CAN'T I do?  As far as I'm aware, we're not allowed tattoo's above the collar (anything visible from neck up) but what about anything from the wrist down?  Though most people try to convince me not to get it done, I'd like to get a tattoo on my hand.  There are no words, pictures, or anything that could be considered racist or offend anyone.  It's simply a tribal type tattoo.  I realize that this could make it difficult to get a job if I ever go civi-side, but unless I'm kicked out, I plan on sticking with the CF for the long haul.

So...any recent changes in the policy?

 

[PMedMoe]

Someone feel free to correct me, but I don't think that you are supposed to have get new tattoos that are visible when in uniform (long or short sleeved).

 

[OldSolduer]

I read a CANFORGEN some years ago that stated no tattoos on the neck or hands.

That may have been rescinded. I'm sure someone on here will correct us.

 

[HItorMiss]

No Tattoo's below the long sleeve cuff and none above the collar. If you have them pre entery to thr CF or had them before the date of the CANFORGEN you are fine.

It's only Long sleeve DEU Moe

 

[Run away gun]

I know of multiple people who have gotten their handed inked in the past 1-2 years while in the service, and have yet to hear anything about any new CANFORGENs coming out barring it since that time. Maybe some people just had lenient RSMs.

 

[LoKe]

I can't seem to get a clear answer.

I've asked members, instructors, other staff, DSM's, CSM's, no one seems to have a solid answer on this topic, and I can't seem to find a canforgen saying anything of it.  The only thing I'm sure of is that I can't get anything above the neck.

 

[HItorMiss]

Oh no trust me there is a CANFORGEN about it, they are just lucky they either haven't been caught or people assume it was done prior....

There is a Member who after TF3-06 had a tattoo done on his neck, he was charged for being in contrivention of the standing order and is now forced to either cover it with makeup or a bandage. After that the CANFORGEN was was posted on all the bulletin boards and in the Coy lines.

 

[LoKe]

That's for a neck and above tattoo.  All I can find is this:

9. Body Tattoos and Body-Piercing.
Members shall not acquire visible tattoos that could
be deemed to be offensive (e.g., pornographic,
blasphemous, racist) or otherwise reflect discredit on
the CF. Visible and non-visible body piercing
adornments, with the exception of women’s earrings
and ear sleepers described in sub-paragraph 6.a.,
shall not be worn by members either in uniform or on
duty in civilian clothing. The meaning of the term “on
duty”, for purposes of dress and appearance, is
Interpreted in Chapter 1, paragraph 25.

10. As of 1 April 2004 CF members are not to acquire
any tattoos that are visible on the head, neck, chest or
ears when an open collared shirt is worn. Tattoos acquired
prior to 1 April 2004 must comply with para 9

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/Downloads/cfp265.pdf

 

[OldSolduer]

I thought so. I guess my brain isn`t mush after all!!
I have 4 tattoos. Three are on arms, one on upper left shoulder blade.....anyone want to see them send me a PM.

 

[George Wallace]

That's for a neck and above tattoo.  All I can find is this:
http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/Downloads/cfp265.pdf

As you have the references, you know the answer.  Those Regs will remain in affect until new Regs are made that will supercede these ones.  That does not happen on a regular basis.  It may be ten or fifty years before such a Regulation is amended.

 

[PMedMoe]

No Tattoo's below the long sleeve cuff and none above the collar. If you have them pre entery to thr CF or had them before the date of the CANFORGEN you are fine.

It's only Long sleeve DEU Moe

I must have been thinking about the offensive ones.  Thanks.

 

[The_Falcon]

I must have been thinking about the offensive ones.  Thanks.

You can get tattoo's on your hands/arms (provided they aren't offensive).  The above link is the current policy.  I am suprised, Mr. Wallace, didn't provide the link to the already large thread on this same topic, as this has been beaten to death.