You can have tattoos if they aren’t visible above the collar or below the wrist. Tattoos anywhere above the neckline or on the head, including in the mouth, ears, or eyelids, will disqualify you from joining. You can get a waiver if you have a disqualifying tattoo, but any tattoos that are extremist, racist, sexist, or indecent are not allowed anywhere on a Soldier’s body, without exception. View all hair and appearance guidelines.