Physical Fitness Uniform

Insignia

The only insignia authorized for wear on the PFU or IPFU is the physical fitness badge. When the physical fitness badge is worn, it is sewn on the upper left front side of the PFU and IPFU T-shirt, and the PFU sweatshirt. On the IPFU running jacket, the insignia is sewn centered 1⁄2 inch above the word “Army.” See AR 600–8–22 for criteria for wear of the physical fitness badge.

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Physical Fitness Uniform

General guidelines

a. Soldiers may not mix or match PFU and IPFU items. When soldiers wear either the PFU or IPFU as a complete uniform, they will keep the sleeves down on the sweatshirt or jacket, the legs down on the pants, and they will tuck the T-shirt inside the trunks. Soldiers may not roll or push up the sleeves of the PFU sweatshirt or the IPFU jacket. Soldiers may wear the sleeves of the PFU sweatshirt…

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Physical Fitness Uniform

Accessories

a. Commanders may authorize the wear of commercial running shoes, calf-length or ankle-length, plain white socks with no logos, gloves, reflective belts or vests, long underwear, and other items appropriate to the weather conditions and type of activity. If soldiers wear long underwear or other similar items, they must conceal them from view with the hooded sweatshirt and sweat pants when wearing the PFU, or the running jacket and pants if wearing the IPFU. b.…

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Physical Fitness Uniform

Composition and classification

a. The PFU consists of the following components. (1) T-shirt, athletic, gray. (2) Trunks, general purpose, gray. (3) Sweatpants, gray. (4) Sweatshirt, hooded, gray, with zipper. (5) Cap, knit, black. b. The IPFU consists of the following components. (1) Jacket, running, gray and black. (2) Pants, running, black. (3) Trunks, running, black, moisture-wicking. (4) T-shirt, gray, short sleeve, moisture-wicking. (5) T-shirt, gray, long sleeve, moisture-wicking. (6) Cap, knit, black.

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Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform

General guidelines

a. Basic uniform. When issued, all combat vehicle crewmen wear the CVC uniform whenever they are operating their vehicles. Alterations to the uniform are not authorized. The black leather combat boot is the authorized footwear for wear with the CVC uniform. Soldiers will not tuck the uniform into the boots. The only outer garment authorized for wear with the CVC uniform is the cold-weather jacket. The black beret became the basic headgear for this uniform…

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Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform

Insignia and accouterments

The following insignia and accouterments are authorized for wear on these uniforms. a. Grade insignia (paras 28–5, 28–6, and 28–7); attachment (para 13–5b). b. Headgear insignia (para 28–3). c. Nametape (para 28–24b); attachment (para 13–5b). d. U.S. Army tape (para 28–24a); attachment (para 13–5b). e. Subdued shoulder sleeve insignia, current organization (para 28–16e(2)). f. Organizational flash (para 28–31a).

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Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform

Composition and classification

a. Material composition. The fabric is high-temperature resistant, anti-static treated, non-melting aramid blend, plain weave, OG-106 and tan 380 in color. b. Uniform composition. (1) Coverall. The coverall is a one-piece design that has a front entry zippered closure, a drop seat, an extraction strap located at the upper back, and pockets located on the left sleeve, chest, right and left sides, right-left front hips, right-left upper thigh, and right-left lower legs. All pockets have…

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