SPC Private RallyPoint Member8164775<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Can you downgrade to socks for the ACFT 2 mile run? Is it considered a no go or is it authorized pending the NCOIC OR OIC organizing ACFT?2023-03-05T11:01:16-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member8164775<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Can you downgrade to socks for the ACFT 2 mile run? Is it considered a no go or is it authorized pending the NCOIC OR OIC organizing ACFT?2023-03-05T11:01:16-05:002023-03-05T11:01:16-05:00SGM Bill Frazer8164834<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What does the reg say?Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 5 at 2023 12:28 PM2023-03-05T12:28:28-05:002023-03-05T12:28:28-05:00SGM Erik Marquez8164859<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>NOTE, It appears my info may be out dated, as of late 2021 I do not see a AR or DA PAM 670-1 listed on APD E Pubs<br /><br />2-44. Soldiers can only wear prescribed APFU components during the ACFT. Any piece of clothing not prescribed as a component of the APFU is not permitted for wear during the ACFT. Neither are devices or equipment that offer any potential for unfair advantage during testing. Soldiers cannot wear the following items: nasal strips, back braces, elastic bandages, kinesiology tape, or limb braces. Biometric measuring devices such as watches, heart rate monitors, step counters, and fitness trackers are permitted. The wearing and carrying of other electronic devices is not permitted. These include electronic music players and cell phones. AR 670-1 specifies the components of the APFU. <br /><br />So look at AR 670-1 and DA Pam 670-1 for your answer <br />Chapter 10 Physical Fitness Uniform . 10–2. Composition The physical fitness uniform consists of the following: a. Jacket. b. Pants. c. Trunks. d. T-shirt. e. Undergarments. f. Footwear. g. Socks.Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Mar 5 at 2023 1:05 PM2023-03-05T13:05:18-05:002023-03-05T13:05:18-05:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member8165296<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would suspect all the bad reasons to be the guy that tries this, is the increased injury risk just isn't worth it to your chain of command.Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2023 8:11 PM2023-03-05T20:11:55-05:002023-03-05T20:11:55-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member8165802<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pretty sure running shoes are considered part of the APFU, but that begs the question. Why? Seems like a foot injury waiting to happen.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2023 5:01 AM2023-03-06T05:01:36-05:002023-03-06T05:01:36-05:00SFC Kelly Fuerhoff8166445<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why would you want to downgrade to socks to run?Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Mar 6 at 2023 12:56 PM2023-03-06T12:56:10-05:002023-03-06T12:56:10-05:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member8166495<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, you cannot.Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2023 1:45 PM2023-03-06T13:45:46-05:002023-03-06T13:45:46-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member8166692<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Uniform modifications are at commanders discretion. <br /><br />I'm pretty sure your Commander would tell you to put your shoes back on.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2023 4:11 PM2023-03-06T16:11:25-05:002023-03-06T16:11:25-05:00MSgt Michael Smith8184299<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why would you even want to? Is this like a tough guy thing. If so, then just grow up and run with your shoes on.Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Mar 17 at 2023 1:47 PM2023-03-17T13:47:03-04:002023-03-17T13:47:03-04:002023-03-05T11:01:16-05:00