Posted on Dec 10, 2013
Does anyone know the origin of the reflective PT belt?
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I know that there's a lot of smart folks on here; maybe one of you can answer this.<br><br>I remember having the mighty reflective PT belt issued to me back in the early '90's. <br><br>But does anyone know the origin behind it?<br><br>Thanks!<br>
Army
Uniforms
Physical Training
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SFC Robin Gates
That was hilarious and degrading!!!! But True Grit, what would John Wayne (The Duke) have done???
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I found a forum where an old soldier reflected on an army times article from the early 90's. Apparently, the article had something to do with the fact that the pt uniform was the same color as the road. the reflective belt may have been born of this article.
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Maj Ron Lobato
I can't say for Army, but I was at Camp Lejeune when base Commanding General nearly ran over a Marine who was jogging on the side of the road at night. Next week, he made a base order for everyone to wear reflective gear during darkness.
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