Improved Physical Fitness Uniform Standards

The Proper Wear and Appearance of the Army PT Uniform.

Courtesy of SPC HERNANDEZ, A.

IPFU

Task

Familiarize 87TH HHD unit members on the Army PT (Physical Training)

uniform standards in accordance to AR 670-1 and FM 21-20.

Condition

This class will be presented at the motor stables formation.

Standards

To ensure that ALL 87th HHD members are familiarized with the wear and

appearance of the IPFU standards in accordance to AR 670-1 and FM 21-20.

Risk Assessment• Dehydration

Drink plenty of water or Gatorade

• Weather Present information in-doors Possibility of rain and lighting

• Use of Technological DevicesThere will not be authorized during this presentation

(i.e. Cell phones)

• Exits Sleeping/ Drowsiness

If you get tired, stand up. DO NOT SLEEP.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF IPFUWinter and Summer

Compositions Winter IPFU

Winter IPFU consists of the following items:Green Fleece Cap.Long Sleeve, Gray, T-shirt (Gray summer T-shirt underneath).IPFU Jacket. Reflective Belt (worn across the chest from left to right).Long black sweatpants (summer shorts underneath).Calf-length or Ankle-length WHITE socks (No Logos or Designs).Athletic shoes.Athletic black gloves. Watches are authorized but not necessary.

Compositions Continued

Summer IPFUSummer IPFU consists of the following items:

Grey Short-sleeve T-shirtBlack PT shortsAuthorized Grey or Black spandex underneath PT shorts Calf-length or Ankle-length White socks (No Logos/designs of any nature)Athletic shoesReflective Belt (Worn across waist)

Maternity IPFU

Wear of IPFU until uniform becomes small/uncomfortable.

T-shirts are authorized to be worn outside PT shorts.At no time will CO required pregnant soldiers to

purchase a larger IPFU to accommodate the pregnancy.When the IPFU becomes small/uncomfortable, pregnant

soldiers may wear equivalent Civilian work-out clothing.

Sharp Appearance

Males Shaven and clean haircut.

Women Hairstyle always sharp in a bun to conduct physical fitness.

Occasions of IPFU Wear

IPFU is authorized to be worn on and off duty, on and off an installation, when authorized by CO.

Soldiers may wear all or part of IPFU with civilian attire off an installation if authorized by CO.

IPFU Insignia

Physical Fitness Excellence Badge This is the only decoration authorized on PFU/IPFUIt is sewn on upper left front side of PFU/IPFU T-shirt

or on the PFU running winter jacket.

Measurements The insignia is sewn centered ½ inch above the word “Army.”

Questions

AAR

References

0 Office of Undergraduate Studies. “Reserve Officers Training Corps.” Army ROTC. http://www.armyrotc.umd.edu/uniforms.html (accessed June 3, 2012).

0 “Uniforms and Insignia: Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia.” Army Study Guide. Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC, 03 Feb. 2005. www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r670_1.pdf. ( AR 670-1)