Hello, I've completed my application and physical/medical tests for the RN, and am now waiting for a joining date. I was wondering am I allowed to get a tattoo before phase 1 (obviously abiding by the regulations) and if so would I have to contact my careers office? Thank you in advance.
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Tattoos during application?
- Thread starter Ojw
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As long as the tattoo complies with the regulations (Not visible in parade uniform, not offensive, excessive etc) you just need to update the tattoo proforma at your AFCO about a month prior to entry.
Three bits of caution:
(For the hard of thinking - Special Forces. Not a bar but tasking maybe affected)
Three bits of caution:
- Tattoos that indicate country of origin, religion, nationality or military affiliation can limit employment opportunities or potential in areas of diplomatically sensitive roles.
(For the hard of thinking - Special Forces. Not a bar but tasking maybe affected)
- What many may consider a "cool" tattoo prior to joining the Armed Forces, can often turn out to be pretty "naff" in the services. (Is naff still cool, I wonder? Sick mebee)
- A tattoo when fresh is an open wound - not good immediately before entering into the rigours of training or indeed whilst rolling around in muddy puddles of fetid water, but what you do in your spare time is your own business, I guess.
If that's you on your avatar, that would have been a long sheet!!
Easy tiger
I have lots. No regrets.
No tats, apart from where I accidentally stabbed my arm with one on those huge comedy pencils at Alton Towers, have a little grey mark still where I pulled the lead out.
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FunkyJunky
War Hero
just dont get a gash tat on your face
