Is the APFU authorized while wearing a boot?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:17:31 -0400

I am a medic in a medical readiness unit, and I’ve always heard that when a soldier has a medically necessary boot (such as a splinting device or a cast) that the soldier is authorized to wear the APFU for the duration of boot-wearing. I’ve even heard some argue that the ACU isn’t authorized whatsoever with a boot. I have dug through AR 670-1 and AR 40-501 but can’t find anything that even comes close to addressing this. Ideas?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2019 10:01 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:01:16 -0400

This is wear common sense would have to come in. The Soldier has to wear clothes. The Soldier has to wear the boot. If they are required to wear the boot at all times while going thru recovery, but aren't authorized OCP or APFU while wearing the boot, then what are they supposed to wear? Is the Command going to let them come to work wearing civilian attire and the boot?

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Oct 30 at 2019 8:07 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:07:04 -0400

I had a soft shoe profile and wore sneakers with ACU.. and would not present the profile to anyone who challenged me... except my chain of direct command..Rember their are no rules unless someone catches you... then you ignore it.

Response by PO3 Rodney Burda made Oct 31 at 2019 8:58 PM

PO3 Rodney Burda — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:58:56 -0400

If Dr. said to wear a medical boot to help it heal or sneakers. Then NO RANK can say otherwise not even the Highest rank in any branch of the military. It would be a law suit that nobody will want to be involved in. I know this as a Navy Hospital Corpsman and stood by Navy & Marine Corps alike.