Am I able to have my personal boots and PT shoes while I'm sitting at HHC at AG 30th waiting to be inserted?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:23:55 -0500

I’m currently sitting at hhc at ag 30th waiting to be inserted? I’m curious if I am able to have my personal boots and pt shoes? Or do I have to take the ones I’ve been issued?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2021 8:52 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:52:50 -0500

Yes. As long as they follow AR 670-1.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2021 9:13 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:13:31 -0500

In order to wear your own boots you’ll need a boot profile. They should give you the option to wear their pt shoes or your own

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2021 9:14 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:14:21 -0500

It's always different depending on your CoC. When I went through guys in AIT could rock their own boots.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2021 12:01 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:01:44 -0500

If your personal boots are not compliant with AR 670-1, then you will not be authorized to wear them. As for PRT shoes, as long as they fall within the guidelines, then you should be fine. HOWEVER, speak with your CoC/Cadre for specific guidance. They are the SMEs. And remember, what you want and what you get are two different things when it comes to the Army.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2021 12:15 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:15:22 -0500

Did you ask any of your leadership before posting here?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2021 6:33 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:33:39 -0500

If you were issued boots and pt shoes while in training I would advise that you wear those until YOUR actual cadre member says otherwise. Given that no one here is in your chain of command, all we can really do is guess. Your cadre has the exact answer for you. Don't be afraid to approach them.

Response by SGT Jim Ramge, MBA made Jan 14 at 2021 10:43 AM

SGT Jim Ramge, MBA — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:43:04 -0500

Typically new personnel lose all items upon entrance for uniformity and learning to work and come together as one.
Unless you are prior service, going into training, I suspect that you will not be permitted.
It simply places everyone on an even plain upon entrance, ensuring that peers understand that no one individual is better than another.