Am I allowed to wear my RSP pt uniform to a civilian gym?

Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 May 2019 00:46:25 -0400

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2019 7:01 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 May 2019 07:01:12 -0400

Idk what RSP is, but I wouldn't. Brings about too much attention in non military towns. Places like Bragg you see it everywhere around town so it doesnt matter. AR 670-1

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 4 at 2019 11:30 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 04 May 2019 11:30:43 -0400

You are not in the service yet so only your recruiter or trainer can tell you that. Good luck.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2019 12:55 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 May 2019 12:55:35 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2019 1:40 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 May 2019 13:40:59 -0400

As long as you know the proper wear if the uniform it shouldn’t be a problem. If you don’t, you’ll open yourself up to on the spot corrections and not knowing isn’t an acceptable excuse. Good luck to you...

Response by SSG Brian G. made May 4 at 2019 2:12 PM

SSG Brian G. — Sat, 04 May 2019 14:12:21 -0400

A fair bit of misinformation here. Short answer is yes you can but check with your recruiter to make doubly sure.

AR 670-1 is the guiding principle document here and Chapter 10 section 3 of the document dated May 2017 states:

10–3. Occasions for wear
a. All-purpose wear. The physical fitness uniform is authorized for wear on and off duty, on and off the installation, unless restricted by the commander. Soldiers may wear all or part of the physical fitness uniform with civilian attire off the installation, unless restricted by the commander. The physical fitness uniform is not intended for wear as an all- purpose uniform when other uniforms are more appropriate.
b. Approved wear. The physical fitness uniform is prescribed for year-round wear for all Soldiers, unless otherwise directed by the commander. Soldiers may wear the physical fitness uniform off-post unless prohibited by the commander.
c. Restrictions on wear.
(1) Soldiers may not wear the physical fitness uniform for commercial travel.
(2) Personnel may not wear the physical fitness uniform in off-post establishments, unless for purchase of essential items (for example, gas).
(3) The physical fitness uniform is not considered appropriate for social or official functions off the installation, such as memorial services, funerals, weddings, inaugurals, patriotic ceremonies, and similar functions.
(4) Commanders may further restrict wear of the physical fitness uniform per paragraph 2–5c.
(5) The physical fitness uniform is not appropriate for parades, reviews, and ceremonies.

Note the restrictions. These are what is official, UNLESS your commanders policy states otherwise.

Response by MSG Robert Conrad made May 5 at 2019 12:01 PM

MSG Robert Conrad — Sun, 05 May 2019 12:01:29 -0400

Recruiting came up with the idea and got funding approved for it because of the branding it provides, and the opportunity to strike up a conversation about who the National Guard is, and the unique mission it provides. Good luck on your new adventure, I am sure you have already been briefed on the Stripes for Buddies promotion program. The best thing to do to make life easy at basic is show up in the best physical condition possible and being able to pass every pt test at the full level from the very start. It makes your Drill Sergeant's and your life much easier. It is not an official Army Uniform, so the wear and use rules are different.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2019 8:33 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 May 2019 20:33:46 -0400

Why would you? I could see wearing an Army shirt but I wouldn't wear anything uniform related.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made May 6 at 2019 9:40 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Mon, 06 May 2019 21:40:10 -0400

I wear my yellow and black uniform from when I played interservice racquetball against the AF navy Marines and army. Lou Souther AF master Sgt went to USA. Amateur championships 5 years running. I should have went to west point. Like all the LT's I mentored.