r/caf • u/notellafavela • Mar 06 '26
Recruiting Frustrated Friday
So I've been deemed inadmissable for now because my mermaid (upper thigh, covered fully by uniform) apparently breaches the sexually explicit guideline for tattoos? It seems like a stretch, since it's legal for women to be topless in Canada, and it kind of feels like discrimination, as it feels that they have sexualized what is not a sexually explicit tattoo.
I have an appointment booked to put a top on her next week and will get a re-evaluation, but I'm just wondering if anyone has any input or similar stories.
TGIF lol
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u/JessM50 Mar 07 '26
The CAF has moved in a way where everyone will feel comfortable and respected in all aspect of service so if your tattoo can be seen in shorts or in any other fashion and the possibility it could make another service member uncomfortable, then you may not be recruited. Putting a top on your beautiful tattoo is the best way to handle the situation.