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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). Most militaries, especially the United States Armed Forces require use of a physical training (PT) uniform during unit exercise (including formation runs, calisthenics, and conditioning exercises). Some units will produce a unique t-shirt with the 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").

Contents

  • 1 Physical Training Uniforms of the United States Armed Forces
    • 1.1 Army
    • 1.2 Marine Corps
    • 1.3 Navy
    • 1.4 Air Force
    • 1.5 Space Force
    • 1.6 Coast Guard
  • 2 References

Physical Training Uniforms of the United States Armed Forces [ ]

Army [ ]

Minnesota Army National Guardsmen wearing the Army's former "Improved Physical Fitness Uniform"

The Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU) consists of:

  • Shirts: Black long-sleeve and short-sleeve shirts with gold ARMY lettering on the front.
  • Shorts: Black with same gold ARMY lettering on the left leg. Multipurpose: can be worn alone for swimming or under the black pants.
  • Pants: Black with Army star logo and lettering on the left thigh.
  • Jacket: Black with same Army Star logo and lettering on left chest, and gold chevron across the front and back. A Physical Fitness Badge may be worn for soldiers who excel at the A.P.F.T (270 or higher, with a 90 in each event).[1]
  • Socks and Shoes: Commercial calf-length or ankle-length, plain white socks with no logos, and approved, well-fitting, comfortable running shoes. Five-toed shoes are prohibited.
  • Inclement weather gear: Micro fleece cap, compression shirt and shorts, and reflective belt.[2]

Soldiers wearing special unit T-shirts

For unit runs, Esprit de Corp or special occasions, commanders may have soldiers wear t-shirts with the units Distinctive unit insignia and unit colors.

Marine Corps [ ]

Marines from the Wounded Warrior Regiment wearing the Marine Corps PT tracksuit

All items worn by U.S. Marines conducting PT as a group are subject to uniformity, at the commander's discretion. The Marine Corps PTUs consist of:

  • Shirt: Plain olive-drab green short sleeve shirt (logos can be authorized)
  • Shorts: Plain OD green shorts (logos can be authorized for this also, like the shirts)
  • Sweats: OD green with black USMC lettering and Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on left chest of sweatshirt, and the same design on the left thigh of sweatpants.
  • Tracksuit: OD green with reflective piping, reflective Marines logo on the left chest and MARINES lettering in red with gold outline centered on the back of jacket, and same logo on the upper left thigh, and vertical USMC lettering in the same design on the lower right leg of pants.
  • Socks and Shoes: Commercial calf-length or ankle-length, plain white or black socks with no logos, and shoes with appropriate civilian design; excessive bright coloring or designs are prohibited.
  • Inclement weather gear: Compression shorts, OD green thermal shirt and pants, and reflective belt.
  • Hydration pack: green or coyote brown (or subdued colors if personally-owned packs are authorized)[3]

Navy [ ]

Sailors wearing the Navy's soon-to-be-retired gold-variant PTU

The 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 reflective Navy lettering and side pockets with a hidden ID card pocket inside the waistband. The Navy PTUs consists of:

  • Shirt: Navy blue short-sleeve shirt with gold eagle-and-anchor logo on the left chest, and the statement "Americas Navy: Forged By The Sea" in gold on the back.
  • Shorts: Navy Blue with gold NAVY lettering on the left leg.
  • Tracksuit: Styled similar to the Marines', except black with same gold NAVY lettering on the left chest and on the back of jacket, only larger, and styled vertically on the lower right leg of pants.
  • Sweats: Navy blue with reflective NAVY lettering on the same areas on sweatshirt with optional hood, and on the left thigh of sweatpants.
  • Shoes: Approved, well-fitting, comfortable running shoes.
  • Inclement weather gear: Compression shorts and reflective belt.[4]

Air Force [ ]

Airmen wearing the Air Force IPTU, which is also the first PTU that has been issued to Space Force members

The Air Force Improved Physical Training Uniform (IPTU) consists of:

  • Shirts and Sweatshirt: Light-grey short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts and sweatshirt with reflective Air Force logo and lettering on the left chests and logo centered on the backs.
  • Shorts: Air Force blue with silver reflective stripes on the sides and the same AF logo and lettering on the left leg.
  • Pants: Air Force blue with piping on the lower legs.
  • Jacket: Styled similar to the Army's except AF blue with silver reflective chevron outlined by white piping across the front and back, and same AF logo and lettering on the left chest but embroidered. An optional hood is hidden in the collar and can be pulled out during inclement weather.
  • Socks and Shoes: White and black socks (small logos are authorized), and athletic-style shoes with no color restriction.[5]

Space Force [ ]

After the birth of the United States Space Force on December 20th 2019, its personnel are currently borrowing the Air Force's PTU, however, the first Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Space Force Roger Towberman announced in September 2020 that its first unique PTU will go through a testing period conducted by 60 members within 2020-2021.[6]

Coast Guard [ ]

The Coast Guard PTUs consist of:

  • Shirt: Grey short-sleeve shirt with reflective Coast Guard logo with blue outline and lettering on the left chest and COAST GUARD lettering in the same design centered on the back.
  • Shorts: Mesh-designed navy blue shorts with white COAST GUARD lettering on the left leg.
  • Sweats: Navy blue with COAST GUARD lettering in orange with white and dark reflective outline centered on the front and 7 dark reflective stripes on the back of sweatshirt, and USCG lettering in the same design on the sides of both legs of sweatpants.
  • Swimming gear: Plain blue gender-standard swimsuits.
  • Socks and Shoes: White and black socks (small logos are authorized), and athletic-style shoes; excessively bright coloring or designs are prohibited.[7]

References [ ]

  1. ↑ AR 600-8-22, Army Awards, para. 8-51
  2. ↑ https://www.shopmyexchange.com/browse/military/army-uniforms/physical-fitness-uniforms/_/N-104826
  3. ↑ https://www.mynavyexchange.com/browse/military/marine-corps/physical-training-uniforms-(ptu)/_/N-1576073587
  4. ↑ https://www.mynavyexchange.com/browse/military/navy/physical-training-uniforms-(ptu)/_/N-3484394841
  5. ↑ https://www.shopmyexchange.com/browse/military/air-force-uniforms/ipfu/_/N-104783
  6. ↑ https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/09/15/space-force-will-soon-let-some-members-test-out-dress-pt-uniforms.html
  7. ↑ https://shopcgx.com/uniforms/shop-by-category/pt-gear/

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

Ar 670-1 Black Socks With Pt Uniform

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