Australian Special Forces

Tattoos in Australian Special Forces?

I want a career in the australian special forces but ive heard you cant join if you have tattoos? On my belly i have "MAYHEM" like tommy lee and a sun around my belly button. Ive had alot of different responses but I really need answers from someone who knows first hand or of someone who is in special forces and has tattoos. ive already called the recruiting line but they only quoted what was on the website. Thanks in advance

Public Comments

1. For entry into the British Army you must not have tatoos on your head, face or neck, that is mandatory. I can't see why any other tattos would be banned from SF's. Aslong as they don't give your nationality away.
2. Policy on tattoos is the same throughout the whole ADF. DFR will want to know about all your tattoos, but ultimately you want to avoid having anything on your head, face, neck, hands, wrists, knuckles, etc. Anything covered up by a shirt or long trousers shouldn't be a problem. Tattoos on your lower arms are a bit iffy, but I know loads of colleagues that have them anyway.
3. I think it's the same as all Special Forces groups that the tattoos cannot show when you are in uniform. Also there is speculation that if you have anything that points out where you are from or what branch of the military you are in you may not get into some of the more 'special' assignments. Other than that you should be good to go. Good Luck
4. in Australia racist or any sort of discriminatory tattoo is not allowed in the military, at my assessment day I was told about a guy getting thrown out, by an officer without an interview because of his. It was the southern cross with 'fuck off we're full' underneath. Your tattoo is fine, im applying for an officer position at the moment in the navy and the only restriction they said on location of tattoos is neck, wrists and face. as long as it can be covered up with your uniform you're fine. SASR Selection and training Selection is open to all serving male Australian military personnel and involves a 3 week selection course which assesses both individual attributes and the ability to work effectively in a small team.[24] Prior to selection SASR candidates will face a paper board convened by the Special Forces Training Centre (SFTC) to check records and see which part of the service they are vying for.[25] Candidates then have to pass the SFTC Special Forces Psych Test and a Special Forces Med Board to assess their psychological and medical suitability for the SASR. [26]Around 80% will meet the standard and continue to the Special Forces Entry Test that tests their physical fitness and includes push-ups, endurance marches and swimming. 64% of applicants will pass the Special Forces Entry Test and continue on to the three week SASR selection course.[27] Approximately 25 percent of the remaining applicants pass the SAS selection course.[28] Following selection candidates must complete up to 18 months of further courses before they join a squadron as a junior trooper or troop commander (Captain). Officers only complete the necessary basic courses to qualify them for service in the unit. Their expertise is in planning and administration. In general, they do not get the opportunity to complete all the specialist courses required of the ORs. A wide array of training and courses are conducted throughout a SASR soldier's career to allow the regiment to have the most highly-qualified soldiers in the Australian Defence Force. A new troop commander is carefully mentored by both his troop sergeant and patrol commanders. Generally, a troop commander will only serve in the unit for two or three years but may come back as a Major if he has performed well. Soldiers may serve in the Regiment for their entire career, but this will usually include one or more two year external postings to instructional positions on the east coast. Promotion for soldiers is quite slow in the unit. On receiving their coveted sand-coloured SAS beret, all soldiers are given the rank of Trooper, which may involve a reduction from their previous rank. They usually also change corps if they are not already members of the Infantry Corps. Despite a possible reduction in rank, SASR soldiers receive significant allowances, which make them among the highest paid soldiers in the Australian Defence Force. With specialist allowances an SASR Trooper earns about $100,000 per annum. Since their beginnings in 1954, the SASR has lost more men in training than on combat operations, due to the nature of their training regime.
5. Lots and lots and lots of guys in SF, 2Cdo or SASR, have tatts, and that includes ones around their lower arms. You're tattoos will not stop you from trying out for SF, I've got plenty of mates who have made the jump with all manner of tattoos on them, just so long as they're not on the face/neck (neck is kind of a grey area, but if it isn't too over the top it's no worry).
6. Ohh, yeah, if you have a winged blade as well tattoed on any part of your body and you're not SASR then hell yeah you'll probably be given a doing over touch up, for sure!