What is the APFU uniform?

What is the APFU uniform?

Be prepared for cold weather physical training with the Army Physical Fitness Uniform Jacket (APFU). This Army approved jacket is made from 100% nylon shell with a breathable nylon mesh lining.

Can you wear APFU with civilian clothes?

Wearing a combination of civilian and military clothing is prohibited, unless prescribed in this regulation or directed by the Secretary of the Army. If you’re wearing it over your APFU and nobody can tell you’re wearing the APFU than you’re good.

What is APFU Army?

The Army Physical Fitness Uniform, or APFU, program was actually initiated because of Soldier feedback.

Can you wear a headband in Army PT uniform?

Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably, without distortion or excessive gaps. Hairstyles that do not allow soldiers to wear the headgear properly, or that interfere with the proper wear of the protective mask or other protective equipment, are prohibited.

Can you wear spandex under Army uniform?

Soldiers are authorized to wear commercially purchased gray or black spandex shorts under the PFU or IPFU shorts. The length of the shorts must end above the knee or higher. The commercial shorts must be plain, with no logos, patterns, or obtrusive markings. Soldiers are not required to buy the spandex shorts.

Can you wear ripped jeans in the army?

Ripped, torn or otherwise overly distressed clothing is not considered acceptable. Those distressed jeans might be OK, but clothing that has clearly been through the wringer should be left at home. Hats and ball caps need to be removed inside all buildings.

Can I wear Air Force PT shorts?

Short, mid and full length solid black or dark blue form fitting sportswear (i.e. spandex, lycra or elastic) may be worn and visible under the PTU/IPTU.  Socks are mandatory. Socks will be white and may have small trademark logos.  Athletic style shoes are mandatory.

Can you wear spandex under army uniform?

Is the APFU jacket waterproof?

Water and Wind resistant! Front and back V (that is reflective from back and front of the jacket)! Made in USA.!

When do the Army apfu uniforms come out?

The Optional APFU variant will become available first when it arrives in Army military clothing sales stores sometime between October-December 2014.

What’s the new uniform for the US Army?

The U.S. Army rolled out its new physical fitness uniform Monday. The new black and gold Army Physical Fitness Uniform, or APFU, will replace the current black and gray Improved Physical Fitness Uniform in 2017. The APFU consists of a jacket, long pants, shorts, short-sleeve T-shirt and long-sleeve T-shirt.

Where is the physical fitness badge on an apfu T-shirt?

The only insignia authorized for wear on the APFU is the physical fitness badge. When the physical fitness badge is worn, it is sewn on the wearer’s upper left front side of the APFU t-shirt above the word “Army.” On the APFU running jacket, the insignia is sewn centered and 1/2 inch above the Army logo.

When do the new army PT uniforms come out?

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Aug, 11, 2014) — A new Army Physical Fitness Uniform will become available service-wide, beginning in October next year.