TATTOOS
Tattoos are authorized on the chest and back (below the open collar uniform), arms, legs, feet, hands, and neck.
One tattoo on the neck is authorized and will not exceed 1-inch in measurement in any direction. The neck tattoo will only be placed behind a vertical line at the opening of the ear orifice around the back to a vertical line at the opening of the other ear orifice and includes behind the ear (See DAFI 36-2903, Figure 3.7).
Ring tattoos are limited to a single band, on one finger of each hand, no more than 3/8 of
an inch in width below the knuckle and above the finger joint (portion closest to the palm). In
addition to the ring tattoo, a single tattoo is authorized on each hand; the tattoo will not exceed
the size of 1-inch measured in any direction.
Hand, arm, leg, neck, and ring tattoos can be exposed and visible while wearing any uniform combination(s). Chest and back tattoos will not be visible through any uniform combination(s) or visible while wearing an open collar uniform.
Tattoos anywhere on the body that are obscene, commonly associated with gangs, extremist, and supremacist organizations, or that advocate sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination are prohibited.
Cadets may not cover up tattoos with bandages or make-up in order to comply with unauthorized content tattoo policy.