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From: Army Times
Soldier PT gear will continue its drastic makeover in 2015.
Over the next few years, more and more soldiers will work out in black threads with gold lettering. Touted highlights include lightweight moisture-wicking/quick-drying fabric, tag-less design, and better fit (including female-specific sizing).
The Army Physical Fitness Uniform has already begun appearing in stores, and the rollout will continue in the coming year. The estimated wear-out date for the current Improved Physical Fitness Uniform has been estimated at fall 2017, with mandatory possession of the APFU a year later.
The APFU drops reflective materials; that addresses stealth issues while working out in a war zone as well as cuts costs. PT belts can be used when better visibility is desired.
The Army will also offer an optional high-performance fabric. It will be lighter but less durable, appear the same, and cost more.
Optional gear costs are below (next to prices of the standard counterpart). Available now:
S/S T-Shirt: $17.95 (Regular version: $6.86)
L/S T-Shirt: $19.95 (Regular version: $8.35)
Trunks: $21.95 (Regular version: $16.41)
Available December-February:
Unisex Jacket: $59.95 (Regular version: $51.42)
Unisex Pant: $48.95 (Regular version: $32.69)
Female Jacket: $59.95 (Regular version: $51.42)
Female Pants: $48.95 (Regular version: $33.37)
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/01/01/pt-uniform-army-costs/21012929/
Soldier PT gear will continue its drastic makeover in 2015.
Over the next few years, more and more soldiers will work out in black threads with gold lettering. Touted highlights include lightweight moisture-wicking/quick-drying fabric, tag-less design, and better fit (including female-specific sizing).
The Army Physical Fitness Uniform has already begun appearing in stores, and the rollout will continue in the coming year. The estimated wear-out date for the current Improved Physical Fitness Uniform has been estimated at fall 2017, with mandatory possession of the APFU a year later.
The APFU drops reflective materials; that addresses stealth issues while working out in a war zone as well as cuts costs. PT belts can be used when better visibility is desired.
The Army will also offer an optional high-performance fabric. It will be lighter but less durable, appear the same, and cost more.
Optional gear costs are below (next to prices of the standard counterpart). Available now:
S/S T-Shirt: $17.95 (Regular version: $6.86)
L/S T-Shirt: $19.95 (Regular version: $8.35)
Trunks: $21.95 (Regular version: $16.41)
Available December-February:
Unisex Jacket: $59.95 (Regular version: $51.42)
Unisex Pant: $48.95 (Regular version: $32.69)
Female Jacket: $59.95 (Regular version: $51.42)
Female Pants: $48.95 (Regular version: $33.37)
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/01/01/pt-uniform-army-costs/21012929/
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I believe that the AF version incorporates integrated, multiple redundant, mono-fiber computer controlled bio-generators which will light up the waist band in the dark and flash the letters 'U' - 'S' - 'A' - 'F' when the wearer is running. (Estimated cost price $1,234,567.89 per Tee-shirt [cost of the shorts is still classified].)
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I have to get me one of those PT shirts COL Ted Mc do you have friends in high places? Would you put in a good word for me.
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FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, CAN WE STOP CHANGING UNIFORMS FOR THE PURPOSES OF FASHION?!
Maybe this APFU is better. It is nice that there is an option to wear a "better" version instead of making it clothing bag. I will bet you all the gold in Ft Knox that the reflective belt will continue.
The ACU is an abortion. The beret was terrible. The new APFU was an improvement, especially when the air was cold and the ground was wet. The ASU is... well, nobody wears the darn thing regularly so who cares.
At least we are getting around to correcting the mistakes of the past.
Maybe this APFU is better. It is nice that there is an option to wear a "better" version instead of making it clothing bag. I will bet you all the gold in Ft Knox that the reflective belt will continue.
The ACU is an abortion. The beret was terrible. The new APFU was an improvement, especially when the air was cold and the ground was wet. The ASU is... well, nobody wears the darn thing regularly so who cares.
At least we are getting around to correcting the mistakes of the past.
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I really like the new APFU. For once, the Army actually listened and made some awesome upgrades. Hoping the upcoming multicam is as good as what we had downrange - that's another uniform I really liked. Let's go back to the WW2 style class A's, and the Army would be batting 1000 for uniform upgrades over the last few years.
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