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This is a 5 page paper discussing the new Air Force policy introduced in 1998. The U.S. Air Force introduced an interim change to their dress and personal appearance policy coded AFI 36-2903. The new code implemented new policy regarding tattoos and body piercing. Basically, the Air Force leadership strongly discourages members of the Air Force from tattooing, branding, or body piercing because of a number of factors which include health risks associated with these acts and the image they present worldwide and to the American population.
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protect their members from the medical risks involved with these actions and also to portray a more professional image of the Air Force in the countries in which they serve
and to the American population as a whole. In 1998, the U.S. Air Force introduced an interim change to their dress and personal appearance policy coded AFI 36-2903. The new
code implemented new policy regarding tattoos and body piercing. In a sense, the Air Force leadership strongly discourages members of the Air Force from tattooing, branding, or body piercing because
of a number of factors which include health risks associated with these acts and the "faddish" image they present (Kuconis, 2002). If however, Air Force members do have tattoos, branding
and/or body piercing, they must adhere to standard set by the Air Force. In regards to tattoos and branding, no unauthorized content is allowed. "Unauthorized" content is considered tattoos or
brands anywhere on the body which contain obscene, advocate sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination. These are all prohibited in and out of uniform. In addition, tattoos and brands which
are prejudicial to good order and discipline or of any nature which tends to discredit the Air Force in any way are also prohibited in and out of uniform (Kuconis,
2002). If an Air Force member is found wearing an unauthorized or prohibited tattoo or brand, that member will have the tattoo or brand removed at his or her own
cost (Kuconis, 2002). "Inappropriate" displays of tattoos and brands which are excessive will be not expose or visible while in uniform. This relates to the military image of the Air
Force and includes any sort of visibility through uniform. Excessive is defined as any tattoos or brands which cover more than 1/4 of exposed body parts and those above the
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