WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army announced Tuesday a new policy regarding hair and tattoo regulations after being criticized for not accommodating the needs of black women.
Previously, those who had more than four visible tattoos bigger than the wearer's hand were restricted from requesting a commission as an officer or a warrant officer. The revisons remove that policy by allowing them to request with the endorsement of their commanding officer. Face, eyelid, mouth and ear tattoos are still prohibited as well as racist, extremist, sexist and indecent tattoos.