What are extremist tattoos?

• A. Tattoos depicting religious symbols
• B. Tattoos affiliated with crime
• C. Tattoos representing political opinions
• D. Those affiliated with, depicting, or symbolizing extremist philosophies, organizations, or activities

Answer: (D)

Extremist tattoos are those that indicate affiliation with, depict, or symbolize extremist philosophies, organizations, or activities. They communicate support for groups or ideologies that promote violence, hatred, or illegal acts, and the Army treats displaying or possessing such tattoos as inappropriate because it can affect good order, discipline, and unit cohesion. This definition covers tattoos that show direct support or membership in extremist groups as well as symbols that represent those extremist beliefs. Simply having religious symbols, being connected to crime, or holding political opinions does not automatically make a tattoo extremist unless it is tied to an extremist organization or cause.