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Originally Posted by Disciple
I have read through that thread, but still do not feel like the anecdotal information gives an explicit answer. I understand that tattoos are frowned upon, but is there a clear cut distinction as far as SELECTION goes?
That thread would have me believe that I cannot be selected due to my tattoos being an operational hazard.
The question I have then becomes whether or not I would have time (and perhaps the ability to attain a waiver, if necessary) to go through the basic->AIT->pre-SFAS-> SFAS pipeline and get tattoo removal treatments?
Also, as far as the pt aspect goes, I have been immersing myself in Muay Thai Kickboxing for the past few years of my life and, despite scoring 300 on the Army PT already, still plan to take another 5 months to get myself into even better shape.
I am confident in my physical and mental ability to not only pass selection, but be a hard working and productive member of an ODA. I would absolutely HATE to be kept back from doing so because of tattoos.
Likewise, I would be giving up a relatively bright looking future in the field of Law, and would utterly dejected if, after all of my hard work and preparation, I had put a pretty good life and lifestyle COMPLETELY on hold for 60 months just to be an 11B because noone was willing to give me a straight answer about this question.
I apologize, but I hope that everyone out there takes a moment to think back to when they were not yet a Quiet Professional, and were apprehensive about signing away 4 years of their lives, and take a moment to understand that I am in that position.
I would GLADLY serve on an ODA and would gladly put in the years of training and hard work to do so, but I am not willing to sign a contract unless I know that serving on an ODA is even an option.
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I am not a big believer in waivers. Actions have consequences that we must live with.
All you are getting here is opinions. The only opinion that counts is the one at the MEPS that gets you the contract, or not.
If you are disdainful or afraid of possibly serving your enlistment as an Infantryman, stay in school.
TR
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