Alright guys and gals, I'm looking to purchase a pair of jump boots for use with my class As. What does AR 670-1 state on this?

2017-08-06T00:19:36-04:00

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2017 12:25 AM

2017-08-06T00:25:00-04:00

Garmont T8 are good all around boots

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Aug 6 at 2017 12:32 AM

2017-08-06T00:32:22-04:00

You need to look at Da PAM 670-1 para 18-4, wear of black boots mid way through the paragraph. If you buy the same model boot as what is available in MCSS, you will be AR670-1 compliant. This goes for the MCSS as well. Make sure you are looking at the 2017 PAM.

It shouldn't be too much of a mystery. When I was in the 101st, there were ample acceptable choices at MCSS and out Gate 4 at US Cav. Would recommend a jump boot that has some sort of traction on the sole. I had an ancient pair of HH Hill jump boots that were slick. Made for interesting walks in the winter.

You don't seem to be assigned to an airborne or air assault coded position, nor an MP. Wondering what the purpose of the jump boots would be?

DA PAM 670-1 18-4
b. Boots, combat: black, leather. The black combat boots are an optional purchase item.
(1) Description. The black boot is made of black leather with a deep lug tread sole made of vulcanized rubber, a re- movable cushioned insert, a closed-loop speed lace system, and a leather padded collar.
(2) How worn.
(a) Only Soldiers authorized to wear the tan, green, or maroon berets, those assigned to Air Assault coded positions, and MPs performing MP duties may wear black combat boots with the service/dress uniforms. When worn, the trousers or slacks are bloused (tucked-in or by the use of blousing rubbers/bands). When trousers or slacks are bloused, personnel will not wrap them around the leg so tightly so as to present a pegged appearance. When the trousers or slacks are bloused properly, the bloused portion of the trousers or slacks will not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot. Soldiers will not blouse boots so that the bloused portion extends down to the ankle area of the boot.
(b) The boots are laced diagonally with black laces, with the excess lace tucked into the top of the boot under the bloused trousers or slacks, or wrapped around the top of the boot. Metal cleats and side tabs are not authorized for wear except by honor guards and ceremonial units in the performance of ceremonial duties. When metal cleats and side tabs are authorized for wear, commanders will furnish them to Soldiers at no cost. Sewn-in or laced-in zipper inserts are not au- thorized.
(c) A vulcanized rubber sole is the only outsole material that currently meets the need for durability and traction on surfaces. Other materials (that may be of a lighter weight) may have significant problems in these areas.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2017 12:36 AM

2017-08-06T00:36:57-04:00

Do you frequent patriotoutfitters.com most of their stuff is in regs good place to at least identify a product your looking for.

Response by PFC Jim Wheeler made Aug 6 at 2017 12:54 AM

2017-08-06T00:54:19-04:00

From DA Pam 670-1:

Only Soldiers authorized to wear the tan, green, or maroon beret, those assigned to air assault coded positions;
and MPs performing MP duties may wear bloused (tucked-in or by using blousing rubbers or bands) trousers with
black leather combat boots.

If that doesn't describe you, do not wear jump boots.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2017 12:58 AM

2017-08-06T00:58:02-04:00

You young privates really need to look into the Army Regulations for yourself and quit depending on other people to spoon feed you answers. had you been one of my Soldiers I would simply tell you the same thing, not trying to be and ass but it took you longer to type that question than it would have to look up the Regulation.

Response by PFC Leander Yazzie made Aug 6 at 2017 1:16 AM

2017-08-06T01:16:03-04:00

I should clarify for everyone here,
I have been out of active duty for 10 yrs 7 months.
As I can recall AR670-1 still governs how veterans like myself should appear.
At this point I am in process of assembling my Greens or ASU blues for color guard duty or burial detail.

Response by SGT Eric Knutson made Aug 6 at 2017 5:15 AM

2017-08-06T05:15:37-04:00

I have been out for a long time now, and I saw people wearing leg boots that had a high shine, but for dress purposes, I do not think you can ever go wrong with the classic Corchran jump boot. I am pretty sure that you should be able to get them at most Army Navy stores around the counrty.