Could I have tatoos and still be able to join the army (UK)?
I’ve heard from friends that they may not let me join because of them, and I want to have ravens done on my shoulders, or considering runes down my forearm (inner elbow to wrist)
would I be accepted if I have these done?
As said, as long as they are not offensive, racist, etc, etc, etc.
As for the one you plan to have from your "Elbow to your Wrist"…
…Ultimately err on the side of caution, and ensure the Tat finishes as high as possible (without ruining the original Tat) on your Fore-arms m8 
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…No Tattoo may be visible below the Wrist line, so ensure when you have it done, it finishes a good couple of inches above your Scaphoid Bone, as a rough guide.
The regulations state that they must not be visible on the backs of, or any part of the hands and wrists whilst wearing a "Long Sleeved Shirt" in No.1 Dress Uniform. Furthermore, obviously non that are visible above the neckline of a "Collared Shirt". So no Tat’s on your Neck, Head or Face!!!
I have several, one on my right fore-arm, they were never a problem with ONE exception LOL…..
…You may find that if you have a new Tattoo completed whilst serving, the Dentists may insist on you having a blood test before they will treat you too.
I served in the R.A.F., and the Dentists questionnaire you complete prior to any treatment specifically asks if you have had any new Tattoo’s (hard to believe, BUT I s*** you not lol). Obviously the concern for them is the contraction of HIV, or Hepatitis, etc.
Good luck with your recruitment and if you make it, your career ;o)!
yes as long as they’re not offensive and easily visible but you also need an ounce of intelligence and not be grossly overweight.
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You can have tattoos as long as they are not offensive or can be covered up
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As said, as long as they are not offensive, racist, etc, etc, etc.
As for the one you plan to have from your "Elbow to your Wrist"…
…Ultimately err on the side of caution, and ensure the Tat finishes as high as possible (without ruining the original Tat) on your Fore-arms m8
)….
…No Tattoo may be visible below the Wrist line, so ensure when you have it done, it finishes a good couple of inches above your Scaphoid Bone, as a rough guide.
The regulations state that they must not be visible on the backs of, or any part of the hands and wrists whilst wearing a "Long Sleeved Shirt" in No.1 Dress Uniform. Furthermore, obviously non that are visible above the neckline of a "Collared Shirt". So no Tat’s on your Neck, Head or Face!!!
I have several, one on my right fore-arm, they were never a problem with ONE exception LOL…..
…You may find that if you have a new Tattoo completed whilst serving, the Dentists may insist on you having a blood test before they will treat you too.
I served in the R.A.F., and the Dentists questionnaire you complete prior to any treatment specifically asks if you have had any new Tattoo’s (hard to believe, BUT I s*** you not lol). Obviously the concern for them is the contraction of HIV, or Hepatitis, etc.
Good luck with your recruitment and if you make it, your career ;o)!
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Former H.M. Forces – RAF (War Pensioner / Service Pensioner).
Wen i went for sele tion some boy had the tattoo skineads on his neck dat wasnt allowed. Wrist elbow and i think neck is banned
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Army recruit
The rule is that they must be able to be covered. So absolutely not on the hands, neck or face.
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Yes, yes they would.
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