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I really don't see anyone wearing a PT patch on the PT uniforms anymore. I don't know if it's because commanders don't acknowledge it anymore or if it's because they don't acknoedge it as much in the reserves. I've always thought the PT patch is a great motivation incentive to get soldiers to do well on their PT test or PT in general..... Are they authorized on the new PT uniform?
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I rarely saw it even on Soldiers who were authorized to wear it because it took paperwork, money to buy and sew on, and it meant extra attention. Many consider that patch to be the mark of the douchebag.
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SGT Jacqueem Spratley- I know you're not I was just giving opinion about those thoughts people have. I used to have one and am still authorized to wear one, and when I did wear it I used to hear people saying that I was showing off or whatever.
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The patch is prolific in the supply rooms across the Army. The things are everywhere. No one wears them. Honestly, the people who stay in shape don't care about it because we believe that's what you should do. It's not a big deal. We're Soldiers. We should be in top physical condition. And...like SGT (Join to see) said, it costs money and time to sew the damn thing on.
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I recently presented 5 Soldiers the APFT Badge. Prior to the formation I invited my BN CDR and BN CSM to be there for the presentation. They came and congratulated each Soldier on their accomplishment. As we went down the line for each award, I told each Soldier that I would get their patch sewn on for them. If you earn it, you should be recognized for it. It should be worn as well in my opinion.
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That's my point exactly 1SG, that's how it was done when I was on active duty. It gives the soldier a sense of accomplishment and pushes them to continue to work hard.
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The Army Physical Fitness Badge is still a part of the inventory. Many unit's 1SGs do not follow up on it being awarded (or any other awards for that matter). It should be awarded (paperwork is not an excuse as it is a commander's memorandum); it should be used both as a motivation tool and for recognition. These are the Soldiers you want running your remedial PT program. These are the Soldiers that should be released early because they have achieved at a significantly higher level than is required (this is coming from someone that does not have the patch...short guy can't run fast, lol).
I suspect that most Soldiers that had it on the grey APFUs have not taken the time or spent the money to have it sewn on the new uniform. Although its' wear is optional, I bet the Soldiers that balk at spending a few bucks to sew on the APFB would search the internet high and low to buy a foreign award if they were authorized to wear it.
I suspect that most Soldiers that had it on the grey APFUs have not taken the time or spent the money to have it sewn on the new uniform. Although its' wear is optional, I bet the Soldiers that balk at spending a few bucks to sew on the APFB would search the internet high and low to buy a foreign award if they were authorized to wear it.
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SSG (Join to see) - If you incentivize it, it's a carrot (more likely to achieve if there are benefits attached to it).
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