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?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 11:01:16 -0500

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 5 at 2023 12:28 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:28:28 -0500

What does the reg say?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Mar 5 at 2023 1:05 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:05:18 -0500

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

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.

So look at AR 670-1 and DA Pam 670-1 for your answer
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 CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2023 8:11 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:11:55 -0500

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 SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2023 5:01 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:01:36 -0500

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 SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Mar 6 at 2023 12:56 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:56:10 -0500

Why would you want to downgrade to socks to run?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2023 1:45 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:45:46 -0500

No, you cannot.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2023 4:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:11:25 -0500

Uniform modifications are at commanders discretion.

I'm pretty sure your Commander would tell you to put your shoes back on.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Mar 17 at 2023 1:47 PM

MSgt Michael Smith — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:47:03 -0400

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.