<p>Hi, my name is Paul and I have been nominated to go the Military Academy, and I have a question. Can cadets at West Point have tattoos? Any help is greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>It's been a few years, but as I can remember, yes--as long as they aren't visible while in uniform and as long as they are identified during your medical exam for DODMERB. I do remember that if you get a tattoo after your exam and do not report it that is a big problem. Things may have changed since our cadet went through the process.</p>
<p>Here is a link to a prior discussion about tattoos:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/military-academy-west-point/384820-tattoo-policy.html?highlight=tattoo%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/military-academy-west-point/384820-tattoo-policy.html?highlight=tattoo</a></p>
<p>I believe the policy is still the same.</p>
<p>The tatto policy is what is posted in the link; however, the BTO/Comm. has opened the policy a little to allow cadets to get them as cadets too, just as long as they are covered by one's PT shorts and T-shirt.</p>
<p>Well I want to get a Latin phrase tattooed on the side of my chest with the English translation on the other side. It will be covered by PT shirts and shorts, so I don't need to worry, right? I mean I don't want to spend like $200 or more just to have to get it removed.</p>
<p>How about since you haven't done it yet, not to? Wait til you are 21 and if you still want it, then do it. I've seen a ton of tattooed kids w/ "buyer's remorse."</p>
<p>Im pretty sure I wont have "buyers remorse" because its my teams motto and it means a lot to my personal heritage, since it is the national motto of Scotland.</p>