Tattoos of U.S. Marines in Afghanistan

[The Godfather]

[The Godfather]

[The Godfather]

[The Godfather]

[The Godfather]

[The Godfather]

[The Godfather]

[The Godfather]

[The Godfather]

[Zakko]

Prohibited Per Marine Administrative Message 029/10:

--tattoos on fingers, hands and wrists, head or neck.
--tattoos in the mouth.
--tattoos visible in PT (physical training) gear that are "larger than a hand with fingers together and extended" (a single tattoo is specifically defined as anything that can be covered by a five inch circle).
--any tattoos that are sexist, racist, contain nudity or are "eccentric or offensive in nature."
--tattoos that symbolize any substances or actions not allowed by the USMC Code (illegal drugs, drug usage, paraphernalia).
--tattoos that depict vulgar or anti-American content or bring discredit to the Marine Corps.
--tattoos that associate the Marine with any extremist group

Officers are limited to four tattoos visible in PT gear.

"Band" tattoos may be no more than two inches in width.

All tattoos are "subject to review" for promotions and assignments.

"Sleeve" tattoos: prohibited, unless grandfathered in by the previous policy guidelines. Half-sleeve or quarter-sleeve tattoos are prohibited if visible when wearing standard PT gear.

Tattoos that are only visible by ultraviolet light still must meet all policy requirements.