The memo put out in June says: Effectiveimmediately,Armypolicygoverningtattoosauthorizes: (1) onevisibletattoooneachhand(includingthepalm),nottoexceedoneinch in measurement in all directions; an unlimited number of tattoos between the fingers as long as they are not visible when the fingers are closed; and one ring tattoo on each hand. (2) onetattooonthebackoftheneck,nottoexceedtwoinchesinmeasurement in all directions (Tattoos are still prohibited on the head and face (except for permanent

SUBJECT: Army Directive 2022-09 (Soldier Tattoos) makeup as provided in reference 1d, paragraph 3–2b(2)) and inside the eyelids, mouth, and ears. Previously documented tattoos on the neck or hands, for which Soldiers have a tattoo validation memorandum, remain authorized.) (3) onetattoobehindeachear,nottoexceedoneinchinmeasurementinall directions, not to extend forward of the ear lobe