Can a Marine Have a Tattoo?

Tattoos NOT Allowed Because of Content

The Marine Corps has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to offensive tattoos comparable to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. What is this? The Marine Corps tattoo policy for 2022 states that ink is never allowed which is “prejudicial to good order and discipline.”

Can a Marine get a tattoo?

In terms of size of placement Marines are only prohibited from tattoos on their face, head, neck and hands, with the exception of one ring-like tattoo. Removing the ban on knee or elbow tattoos heralds the return of sleeves for Marines.

Can Marines not have tattoos?

Marine Corps tattoo policy basics

“Tattoos that are prejudicial to good order and discipline, or that are of a nature to bring discredit upon the naval service, are prohibited. Examples include, but are not limited to, tattoos that are drug-related, gang-related, extremist, obscene or indecent, sexist, or racist.”