DA PAM 670-1: 3-3. Tattoo, branding, and body mutilation

3-3. Tattoo, branding, and body mutilation

a. Tattoos and branding. Commanders will perform an annual check for new tattoos or brands in prohibited loca-

tions (see AR 670–1 for prohibited locations). If any new tattoos are found not in compliance with current standards, the Soldier must be processed in accordance with AR 670 –1.

b. Body mutilation.

(1) Soldiers who entered the Army prior to 31 March 2014 with body mutilation (as defined in AR 670 –1) may

request an exception to policy from Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G –1.

(2) Commanders recommending Soldiers for exceptions to policy must verify that the Soldier entered the Army

with body mutilation. Accessions Policy Branch, DCS, G–1 may assist in verification. Recommendations for excep- tions to policy must include a full written description and clearly visible photo depicting the body mutilation.

(3) Exceptions to policy must be endorsed by the first lieutenant colonel in the chain of command and sent to

usarmy.pentagon.hqda-dcs-g-1.mbx.uniform-policy@mail.mil for approval. Approved exceptions to policy will be filed in the Soldier’s Army Military Human Resource Record.