Physical training uniform

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The physical training uniform is a military uniform used during calisthenics drills and, in some cases, very casual periods of time (off-duty time during Initial Entry Training in the Army, for example). The United States Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force require use of a physical training (PT) uniform during unit exercise (including formation runs, calisthenics, and conditioning exercises). Some units will purchase a unique t-shirt with the unit insignia and motto. For special events, this shirt is part of the uniform. Occasionally, exercise will be conducted in utility Battle Dress Uniforms, normally with the blouse removed and the undershirt exposed (also known as "boots and utes").

1 Physical Training Uniforms of US Services
2 References

[edit] Physical Training Uniforms of US Services

[edit] Army

Soldiers wearing the Army Improved Physical Fitness Uniform

The US Army currently uses the Army Improved Physical Fitness Uniform (IPFU), manufactured by UNICOR. It is essentially a tracksuit, marked with the ARMY name. The Army physical training uniform^[1] consists of:

T-shirt: Grey Army-marked long-sleeve or short-sleeve T-shirt; large reflective ARMY symbol on front of shirt and stylized reflective A on back.
Trunks: Black trunks, multipurpose: can be worn alone for swimming, worn with longsleeve or shortsleeve shirt and under the black IPFU trousers.
Trousers: Black trousers, lined with breathable, pored nylon fabric.
Jacket: Grey jacket, zipped, with ARMY embroidered on left chest, and inverted (reflective) chevrons extending from shoulders to mid-stomach and lower back, with hidden vents in back and zippable hidden vents in armpits.
Socks: white socks, calf-length.
Shoes: Approved, well-fitting, comfortable running shoes.
Black knit wool cap and black leather gloves(with black wool inserts) : optional for inclement weather, the black wool gloves are being replaced with neutral gray-green wool to go with the Army Combat Uniform, the wool cap is being replaced with black or grey synthetic fleece.

[edit] Air Force

Air Force members wearing the new PRT Uniform

T-shirt: Gray moisture wicking fabric with a reflective Air Force logo on the upper left corner on chest and centered on the back. ^[2]
Shorts: Air Force blue with silver reflective stripes on the sides and the AF emblem on the front left.
Pants: Air Force blue with silver and white piping with reflective stripes.
Jacket: Air Force blue with a silver reflective chevron on the front and back outlined by white piping. Has reflective Air Force symbol on the upper left portion of the chest. A hood is hidden in the collar, it can be pulled out during inclement weather.
Socks: Calf-length socks or higher.

[edit] Navy

The uniform consists of a gold short sleeved shirt and Navy blue shorts. The shirt is moisture wicking and odor resistant polyester with Navy in reflective lettering on back with and front. ^[3]

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 piping and reflective Navy lettering. The shorts have side pockets with a hidden ID card pocket inside the waistband.

[edit] Marines

CMC Gen. Conway unveils the new PT uniform

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

Shirt: Plain green cotton t-shirt, though synthetic brands are authorized without any logos
Shorts: Plain green nylon or "silky" shorts
Sweatshirt: Green sweathshirt with black USMC and Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on left chest
Sweatpants: Green sweatpants with black USMC and Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on left thigh
Track suit: Dark green pants and jacket with scarlet and gold "Marines" lettering, as well as reflective trim
Shoes: appropriate civilian design, excessive bright coloring or designs are prohibited
Socks: white shin or ankle-length
Watch cap: fleece, coyote brown, black, or OD green (replaced the black wool knit cap)
Hydration pack: green or coyote brown (or subdued colors if personally-owned packs are authorized)