Is is okay to wear APFU to my high school if I am conducting PT in JROTC later that day?

2018-10-12T08:05:06-04:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2018 10:07 AM

2018-10-12T10:07:55-04:00

Check with your JROTC leadership and/or your cadet handbook.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2018 12:22 PM

2018-10-12T12:22:48-04:00

AR 670-1 "The physical fitness uniform is authorized for wear on and off duty, on and off the installation, unless restricted by the commander. Soldiers may wear all or part of the physical fitness uniform with civilian attire off the installation, unless restricted by the commander."

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2018 12:39 PM

2018-10-12T12:39:16-04:00

Shouldn't be an issue. But check with the Cadre just to be on the safe side

Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Oct 12 at 2018 1:25 PM

2018-10-12T13:25:57-04:00

How are you both in JROTC and in the national guard? You're already a soldier, so I'm confused by your circumstance. Regardless, you should be okay to do whatever, but I would talk to my team leader if I were you. There is no rule against wearing PTs, when not on duty, however your unit may have specific rules on what is appropriate.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2018 8:40 PM

2018-10-12T20:40:55-04:00

Would you go to work in your gym clothing if you were going to the gym later on that day? In my opinion, wearing the apfu around as civilian attire looks very tacky. It looks extremely casual and I don't think it presents a very professional image to be at work or school in it. On the other hand, it would be great for you to wear it during PT.
Remember, that when you are around civilians and sporting your army gear, you are a brand representative. You are representing the Army brand

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2018 12:57 PM

2018-10-13T12:57:28-04:00

Idk why you'd want to...

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Oct 13 at 2018 8:53 PM

2018-10-13T20:53:28-04:00

I would not. I'd bring the APFU and change in the locker room.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2018 11:40 PM

2018-10-21T23:40:46-04:00

I agree with SFC Boyd, it does look rather tacky when just worn regularly. You could pack it in a gym bag of sorts and wear it for PT though, as AR 670-1 does not prohibit you from wearing it unless commander specified.