Posted on Dec 5, 2013
What do you think of the new Army PT uniform?
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I've seen the Soldiers wearing the black and gold uniforms for pt recently but only a few. The Army seems to have this problem with uniform changes, I'm a little annoyed. Although I think the current PT's are bland, I don't feel like the Army should be shelling out all this money for flair. It's the same uniform, different color scheme, anyone else annoyed by this? I feel if they were going to make new PTs they could have changed them up besides color. Not to mention I really hate the LS turtle neck. Also, does anyone know the wear date for these new PT's?
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Posted 12 y ago
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The link attached below provides the most current info I've seen regarding the APFU.
http://soldiersystems.net/2013/07/26/more-on-the-new-army-physical-fitness-uniform/
This is the briefing provided to senior Army leaders regarding the new Army Physical Fitness Uniform. I am no longer in the Army but as a former Soldier, I really like what they’ve done. Traditional...
SSG V. Michelle Woods
Absolutely the WORST! The shorts are made for a man who has no difference between the width of his waist and hips. Women just look like our waists are tiny but our hips are enormous. I hate that lol.
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They remind me of coolots from middle school. (I was such a dork.)
Its one of those things that I just shrug my shoulders at. In my opnion we're too busy trying to keep pace with the other services PT uniforms. All I see it as more money I have to spend and to be honest the clothing allowance doesnt really cover what we need in regards to maintenance and purchases
Anyone who has been in a while will recall the odd PT's. They were horrible. The PT's we wear now are not bad but could use improvements. The shirt should be a lighter weight and the winters are horrible also. I civilian gear is much more breathable in the cold weather. It really won't be much of a waste of money. They will just phase them in as they did the ASU and ACU. I hope they call it the APU.
I think new materials are the way to go when I joined 4 years ago the NG gave me a set of PTs for going to RSP drills while waiting for basic. These PT's were of modern breathable, wicking materials that I would be happy to wear anywhere. So if the new Army style ends up more like that I am willing to accept my initial issue and will pay out of pocket to buy extra shorts and tops.
New materials a good idea? Definitely.
New color? Meh, last time I checked all black is the worst thing to wear outdoors in the summertime.
Heat casualties galore!
New color? Meh, last time I checked all black is the worst thing to wear outdoors in the summertime.
Heat casualties galore!
Sir if I had to guess the owner of the company that is making the new uniform is a newly retired General or a soon to be retired General will soon be joining the board of directors of the company.
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