PFC Private RallyPoint Member 1232768 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2016-01-13T01:32:40-05:00 PFC Private RallyPoint Member 1232768

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2016-01-13T01:32:40-05:00 2016-01-13T01:32:40-05:00 Capt Seid Waddell 1232770

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have we really come to that?

2016-01-13T01:36:36-05:00 2016-01-13T01:36:36-05:00 CW3 Private RallyPoint Member 1232800

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No you do not. But when you walk out to the car if its at night then you need to have it on.. Its also been proven that PT belts help you lift more weight!...... IN the end if your unit says its part of the uniform then I would have it on when I left the gym but not while I was in the gym working out. Even if I was on base I would not have it on if I was in the gym working out.

2016-01-13T02:14:45-05:00 2016-01-13T02:14:45-05:00 Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member 1232810

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you need one off duty when crossing the street at night off base?<br /><br />If it is required for your PT gear, simple solution, don't wear PT gear to the civilian gym, problem solved.

2016-01-13T02:25:37-05:00 2016-01-13T02:25:37-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1232831

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wow that's crazy that anyone would even think to make that a requirement... There a reason you're going in uniform anyways? I suspect the answer to your question would depend a lot on local policy and if any NCO who sees you feels like making it an issue. Going in civvies would solve all your problems.

2016-01-13T03:04:08-05:00 2016-01-13T03:04:08-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1232844

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If the local command has mandated it as part of the uniform, then yes.<br />Otherwise, no. It is not an organic part of the APFU.<br />If it was me, I'd wear civilian workout gear in the civilian gym.

2016-01-13T04:01:30-05:00 2016-01-13T04:01:30-05:00 SCPO Jason McLaughlin 1232912

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Mature enough to sign the enlistment contract.<br />Intelligent enough to take the Oath-of-Enlistment<br />But we think they are too stupid to cross the street without looking both ways.<br />Another example of how we are infantilizing our junior troops.

2016-01-13T06:53:27-05:00 2016-01-13T06:53:27-05:00 SGM Steve Wettstein 1232944

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The answer should be no and why would you want to wear PTs off base?

2016-01-13T07:21:22-05:00 2016-01-13T07:21:22-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1232985

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Oh brother.

2016-01-13T08:09:40-05:00 2016-01-13T08:09:40-05:00 Capt Tom Brown 1233155

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Aside from question of PT belt you should, and many others. should also be commended for working out on your 'own time'. Any organization, military or otherwise, appreciates it when a member does a little extra or goes a little beyond minimum requirements.

2016-01-13T09:26:39-05:00 2016-01-13T09:26:39-05:00 PO2 Nathan Meyer 1233822

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You should just ask the senior specialist at your unit. He will square you away.<br /><br />Why would you go through the trouble of changing from ACUs to your PTs after duty hours to go to a civilian gym? None of the females there will care at all. Especially if you wear a PT belt. <br /><br />Just wear workout clothes to work out off duty at a civilian gym.

2016-01-13T14:08:58-05:00 2016-01-13T14:08:58-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 1234082

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In direct contrast of everyone else's helpful suggestions... I am going to have to disagree. <br /><br /> I personally wear my reflective belt at all times. You can never be too careful, and it solves the problem of "what if a car is coming and I'm asleep?" "What if my friends cant find me at the bar?" "What if I'm just not sure I can pull of that cool new look all the kids are wearing these days?"<br /><br />Wear the reflective belt, and everything will be illuminated.

2016-01-13T16:01:40-05:00 2016-01-13T16:01:40-05:00 CSM Private RallyPoint Member 1234617

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You need to go to your installations home page and look into your local command policies. Every installation is different. At Fort Leonard Wood you are not authorized to where the PT uniform anywheres off post. The only exception is stopping to pump gas and pick up something from the convenient store. Wear civilian gym attire. Two questions though.......<br />Why the hell aren't you using the FREE gym on post?<br />How the hell do you afford a gym membership? I didn't make squat when a was a PFC. Livin in the barracks eating Ramen just so we could by some Natty Ice!!!!

2016-01-13T21:28:37-05:00 2016-01-13T21:28:37-05:00 PO1 John Miller 1234721

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><br />Why spend money on a membership at a civilian gym when the base gym is free? Unless you don't want to wear your PT belt at the base gyum, LOL.

2016-01-13T23:09:09-05:00 2016-01-13T23:09:09-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1236233

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It depends on Post Policy. Some installations require PT belts worn at all times when in PT's. Some direct that they are only required during operational hours.

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