Can you go to the public gym in your OCPs and work out wearing your undershirt, trousers and boots?

Greg Simmons — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:18:33 -0500

Can you go to the public gym in your ocps ? And workout with your undershirt , trousers and boots on

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2019 4:31 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:31:29 -0500

Public gym? As in, the gym on base? If so, the gym on base will dictate what the appropriate attire is. But, I have seen it done that way.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2019 4:34 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:34:07 -0500

Why in God's name would you purposely work out in OCPs? The only time you do that is if you don't have time to change. You'll see it on base when people only have 30 minutes to hit the gym over lunch, but anywhere else is ridiculous.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2019 8:20 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:20:18 -0500

Oh look, Im a soldier, thank me for my service sounds like what you are going for

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2019 2:53 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:53:47 -0500

Greg, You’re just a civilian so way bother asking this knucklehead question if you’re not in the military yet. Physical training in uniform is off limits in a public Facility. Ask something more important like how long is Basic Training, Can I wear my civilian clothes to Basic Training? Now you’re talking.

Response by SPC Roger Giffen made Nov 19 at 2019 6:41 PM

SPC Roger Giffen — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:41:06 -0500

We were not allowed to wear fatigues off post in public except for driving to and from duty.

Response by Sgt Dale Briggs made Nov 19 at 2019 7:36 PM

Sgt Dale Briggs — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 19:36:03 -0500

A bit ridiculous, and why would that a good idea at any level? Wear your Army T Shirt, with the haircut people will know your active.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2019 11:23 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:23:01 -0500

On post, I've seen it. That's done due to time constraints. Off post makes absolutely no sense, and admittedly sounds like you want to advertise your service.

Speaking from regulations, if memory serves you're only allowed to wear your OCP's to and from duty, and allowed to make stops for things such as gas. The gym is not allowed.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2019 11:38 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:38:44 -0500

Once you’ve been in longer than 5 minutes I promise you’ll try to be in uniform as little as possible.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2019 10:25 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:25:03 -0500

We’re welcome for your service?

Response by Kyle Bravos made Aug 16 at 2023 9:37 AM

Kyle Bravos — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:37:18 -0400

I've seen folks at my base hit the gym in their OCPs before, but usually without the boots. Wearing an undershirt and trousers seems doable, but boots might be a bit of a challenge. I've also never seen anyone wearing boots at my gym (https://hitsona.com/banbridge/ ). Maybe check with the gym staff or fellow service members to get their take on it.

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