[Red6]

That you for quoting the official statement found on all .mil sites. Now please read the rest: “if they are NOT “extremist, indecent, sexist or racist.” Army Regulation 670-1, which was modified via a message released Jan. 25, also now specifies: “Any tattoo or brand anywhere on the head or face is prohibited except for permanent makeup.”

Source: http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/read.php?story_id_key=8692

The way it use to be (I joined in 96), a woman that had brows tattooed on her face technically was in violation! does that make sense? No.

[SoldierMedic]

Even if they aren’t extremist or racist, a tattoo on the back of the neck doesn’t exactly show professionalism. It sort of makes the Army look tacky. I’ve seen some pretty fantastic tattoos on soldiers, but none that could be seen while in a Class A. And there is a reason for that: While in uniform you represent America, and you want to represent her well.