If I have a rebel flag tat, can i get in the army still....?

Question

Alright there are 2 tats I want, 1 being the American Flag and Rebel flag crossed with American By Birth at the top and Southern By The Grace of God on the bottom, and I plan on gettin this on my upper back. The other tat says Rebel with the flag in it. I havent decided what location this is going on though. I was in the military before, and i only had 3 tats then, and none will be able to be seen in class B uniform. I would really like a recruiter to give me straight up answers, not some dumb *** who wants to run their mouths. Im not disrespecting anyone or anything like that, and Im not racist by any means. All my african american friends done said they got no prob with it, so if your going to be hatin, or trying to put me down, dont waste your time, or mine. I have always wanted these tats, but if its going to stop me, from getting back in, then I guess, I will have to get over it.

Answer 1

You know i have seen worse on people.  As long as they are not on your hands then i don't' see what the big deal is...and they are not a hate thing.  People need to lighten up on these types of things...

Answer 2

Look i just went through basic and i am from the south, i have a skull with a rebel flag on my right shoulder and when i got there some of the guys asked if i was racist, i said no, and told them i was just proud to be from the south. No problems whatsoever, but that is up to the officer at meps who inspects your tattoos. I went to basic with a man that was 85% covered with every mexican gang tattoo you could imagine and they let him through. If you are an american, then you are an american and most of the time they will allow you to as long as they dont beleive you will cause trouble.

Not to mention my cousin just went through basic with a twelve inch rebel flag on his stomach and had no problems whatsoever.

Answer 3

Hey the first one sounds awesome!!! I have a friend that has several confederate flag tats on chest and back and he hasn't gotten into trouble for them, he is in the infantry with my husband. I'm glad to see there are other people who agree just because you are proud of your heritage doesn't mean you are racist.  

Answer 4

I would imagine it is fine. However, the text of AR 670-1 is below which goes into detail.

e. Tattoo policy

(1) Tattoos or brands anywhere on the head, face, and neck above the class A uniform collar are prohibited.

(2) Tattoos or brands that are extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist are prohibited, regardless of location on the body,

as they are prejudicial to good order and discipline within units.

(a) Extremist tattoos or brands are those affiliated with, depicting, or symbolizing extremist philosophies, organizations,

or activities. Extremist philosophies, organizations, and activities are those which advocate racial, gender or

ethnic hatred or intolerance; advocate, create, or engage in illegal discrimination based on race, color, gender, ethnicity,

religion, or national origin; or advocate violence or other unlawful means of depriving individual rights under the U.S.

Constitution, Federal, or State law (see para 4–12, AR 600–20).

(b) Indecent tattoos or brands are those that are grossly offensive to modesty, decency, or propriety; shock the moral

sense because of their vulgar, filthy, or disgusting nature or tendency to incite lustful thought; or tend reasonably to

corrupt morals or incite libidinous thoughts.

(c) Sexist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on gender,

but that may not meet the same definition of “indecent.”

(d) Racist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on race,

ethnicity, or national origin.

Answer 5

As long as they can be covered up I don't see why it would be a problem,I mean when you enlist they don't ask you if you have any tatoos do they???I think your tatoo is going to ROCK A**,I plan to get the confederate flag on my back sometime soon with the words Heritage NOT hate under it:)