Effective 5 January 2016, WOC Staple, Kathleen, XXX-XX8020, Exception to Policy for Tattoo Grandfathering is approved. The Approval is granted due to Commanders Tattoo Validation Memos being upload to service member IPERMS prior to 1 July 2014 IAW ALARACT_082,dated 25 March 2014.

2. According to the ALARACT_082 dated 25 March 2014 (which was effective from 25 Mar 14 to 24 Mar 15) any AC Soldier that had not uploaded their memos w/ photos after 29 May 14 had missed the window. WOC Sproul had the memo prior to this date.

3. Any Soldier accessed on a USAREC WO Accessions Board after 1 July 2014 must comply with current AR 670-1 policy (no hand tattoos). Commanders of Active Duty Soldiers must complete tattoo validation memos (with photos