Physical training uniform

A physical training uniform is a military uniform used during exercise, calisthenics, drills, and in some cases, very casual periods of time (off-duty time during Initial Entry Training in the U.S. Army, for example). The United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard require use of a physical training (PT) uniform during unit exercise (including formation runs, calisthenics, and conditioning exercises). Some military units produce unique T-shirts with their unit insignia and motto, and for special events, this shirt is part of the uniform. Occasionally, exercise will be conducted in that branch's utility uniforms, normally with the blouse removed and the undershirt exposed (also known as "boots and utes").

Physical Training Uniforms of the U.S. Armed Forces

U.S. Army

Minnesota Army National Guardsmen wearing the Army's alternate IPFU

From 2014 to 2017, the U.S. Army will use the recently introduced Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU), and the Army Improved Physical Fitness Uniform (IPFU) first released in 2000. For the first time, the Army has introduced a temporary use of two physical fitness uniforms: the APFU and the alternate IPFU. The APFU is also sold at Army Military Clothing Stores and costs slightly less than the IPFU. The two uniforms are similar in appearance and features, with the exception of shirt and jacket color. However, the APFU is made from different fabrics, has a pant liner and a brief-style trunk liner, and includes unisex or female sizes for the jacket and pants. The APFU was released on October 1, 2014 and the uniform's mandatory possession date will be on the same day in 2017 . [1]

The APFU consists of:

The alternate IPFU consists of:

The retirement date for the IPFU is September 30, 2017.[1] Afterward, the uniform will be phased out and replaced by the APFU. For the time being, optional compression shorts (called "spankies" by soldiers) may be worn under the IPFU trunks provided they are black or do not extend past the trunks.

Army soldiers wearing special unit T-shirts

For unit runs, esprit de corps or special occasions, Commanders may have soldiers wear unique T-shirts with the distinctive unit insignia and unit colors.

U.S. Marine Corps

Marines from the Wounded Warrior Regiment model the Marine Corps PT track suit

All items worn by U.S. Marines conducting PT as a group are subject to uniformity, at the commander's discretion.

U.S. Navy

Navy sailors wearing the Navy Physical Training Uniform

The Navy PTU's nylon moisture wicking and odor resistant Navy blue shorts come in six and eight inch lengths, providing standard appearance among different height sailors. It also has side pockets with a hidden ID card pocket inside the waistband, which is something that all of the branches' PTUs have in common. As with the Army uniform, optional compression shorts may be worn under the PTU shorts provided they are black or navy blue in color.

Wear and Appearance of Navy Uniforms and Insignia consists of:

The Navy is successfully proposing an additional new track suit similar to the Marines', which is planned to be released in late 2016, after 3 earlier tries in 2008, 2009, and 2012.[6]

U.S. Air Force

Air Force airmen wearing the Air Force Physical Training uniform.

U.S. Coast Guard

References

  1. 1 2 "Released! ALARACT 209/2014 - THE NEW ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS UNIFORM (APFU) AND THE NEW BLACK MICROFLEECE CAP - Soldier Systems Daily". Soldiersystems.net. 2014-09-05. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  2. ↑ AR 600-8-22, Army Awards, para. 8-51
  3. ↑ AR 670-1, para. 14-5 Insignia (on the Physical Training Uniform)
  4. ↑ "ALARACT 241/2011 Shoes Not Authorized to Wear with IPFU". Ncosupport.com. 2011-06-23. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  5. ↑ http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/p670_1.pdf
  6. ↑ http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/2015/05/28/navy-fitness-suit-making-strides/27333023/
  7. ↑ Air Force Instruction 36-2903
  8. 1 2 "AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2903" (PDF). United States Air Force. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  9. ↑ "USCG UDC - Physical Fitness Wear". Uscg.mil. Retrieved 2015-06-18.

New AR 670-1 14–3. Accessories= a. Commanders may authorize the wear of commercial running shoes, calf-length or ankle-length, plain white or black socks with no logos, gloves, reflective belts or vests, long underwear, and other items appropriate to the weather conditions and type of activity.

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  1. ↑ http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/11/06/army-approves-black-socks-pt-uniforms/75169688/
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