Are black gloves with a subdued logo authorized with the Army PT uniform?

SSG Carlos Madden — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:46:51 -0500

These gloves are thin, black and professional but they have an REI logo on the side (looks lighter in the picture than in real life). The writing is small and less noticeable than some of the logos I've seen on boots and other gloves. Are these gloves authorized for Army PT?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2017 5:08 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:08:06 -0500

@ssg carlos madden per DA PAM 670-1, p 20-11(Gloves):4) Optional gloves. As an option, Soldiers may wear commercial gloves, unless restricted by the commander, as an
optional purchase item. Gloves must be four-finger-and-thumb type design in a slip-on style, all black, plain, with no
logos or designs, made of black leather, fabric, or other material of appropriate commercial design.
If you look at the PT uniform section, it says utility gloves are authorized to be worn with the PT uniform, or optional gloves that meet the criteria

Response by MSG Steve Wiersgalla made Jan 31 at 2017 11:29 PM

MSG Steve Wiersgalla — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 23:29:55 -0500

Sharpie em and wear em.

Response by MSgt James Slawson made Mar 2 at 2020 3:43 PM

MSgt James Slawson — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:43:26 -0500

Check the regulations

Response by MSgt James Slawson made Mar 2 at 2020 3:44 PM

MSgt James Slawson — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:44:36 -0500

Normally if there is any logo on them then “No” unless your commander says it is OK.

Response by 1SG David Hoogendorn made Apr 21 at 2020 11:45 PM

1SG David Hoogendorn — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:45:30 -0400

The way to avoid rumors is to simply read the regulations, it's also the way you develope yourself as a future leader.

Response by PO2 Justin Marsh made Jul 15 at 2020 9:28 PM

PO2 Justin Marsh — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:28:09 -0400

Weird. We wore whatever we wanted in the Navy. Whenever we PT’d as a group, which was never.

Response by SFC Tracy Donahoo made Feb 23 at 2021 6:21 PM

SFC Tracy Donahoo — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:21:12 -0500

If the chain of command cares then so should you. If they don’t then black out the logo and drive one.

To me this is a case of it being easier to get forgiveness than permission.

Pretend you’re a Sp4 and claim ignorance.