Wear of the Physical Training Gear (PTG) is mandatory during physical fitness assessments and while participating in organized physical training (PT) events, as designated by the commander.
When participating in physical fitness assessments or organized PT events, the following standards apply:
- Athletic style shoes are mandatory; with no restrictions on the color
- Socks must be white or black; small trademark logos are acceptable
- PTG jacket must be zipped at least halfway between the waistband and collar; sleeves will end within 1 inch of the wrist
- PTG running pants waistband will rest at or within 2 inches of the natural waistline; both pant legs will extend below the ankles and will be zipped to within 1 inch of the bottom
- PTG shorts waistband will rest at or within 2 inches of the natural waistline
- Short, mid and full length solid black, white or dark blue form fitting sportswear (i.e. spandex, lycra or elastic) may be worn and visible under both the PTG and optional PTG running shorts
- Short, mid and full length form fitting sportswear may have a small visible trademark logo
- Short sleeve PTG shirt will be tucked into shorts or running pants at all times; do not remove or cut sleeves
- Short and long-sleeved solid black, white or light gray form fitting undershirts, (i.e. spandex, lycra or elastic material) to include those with a mock neck may be worn and visible under the short-sleeved PTG shirt (visible at the neck only for the long sleeve PTG shirt and PTG sweatshirt.)
- Short and long-sleeved form fitting undershirts may have a small visible trademark logo
- Undershirt must be tucked in
- Cold weather accessories
- May be worn outdoors only
- The watch cap will be plain, solid black, dark blue, or sage green (Coyote Brown is authorized ONLY during BMT) without logos
- Gloves will be black or dark blue, small logos are authorized not to exceed 1 square inch
- Scarf will be black or dark blue, all wool or cotton simplex, with or without napped surface, and less than 10 inches in width
- Earmuffs will be solid, black or dark blue, made of any material and may wrap around either the top or rear of the head
- A black balaclava may be worn with the PTG while performing physical fitness activities outdoors. Tuck excess neck material into the physical training gear shirt. Balaclavas may be made of any material
- Personal grooming and appearance standards apply during PT activities; the only exception is long female hair will be secured but may have loose ends
- Proper military customs and courtesies to honor the flag during reveille and retreat will apply; saluting due to rank is not required when wearing the PTG
- Individual items of the PTG may be worn with conservative civilian attire during personal PT or when off duty
- Undergarments must be appropriate and worn with all PTG combinations
- Installation commanders may authorize wear of an optional solid black, white or dark blue baseball/sport cap with the Air Force symbol or U.S. Air Force printed/embroidered on the front during organized and individual PT