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1. Improved Physical Fitness Uniform Standards
The Proper Wear and Appearance of the Army PT
Uniform.
Courtesy of SPC HERNANDEZ, A.

2. IPFU

3. Task
Familiarize 87TH HHD unit members
on the Army PT (Physical Training)
uniform standards in accordance to
AR 670-1 and FM 21-20.

4. Condition
This class will be presented at the motor
stables formation.

5. Standards
To ensure that ALL 87th HHD members
are familiarized with the wear and
appearance of the IPFU standards in
accordance to AR 670-1 and FM 21-20.

6. Risk Assessment
• Dehydration
Drink plenty of water or Gatorade
• Weather
Present information in-doors
Possibility of rain and lighting
• Use of Technological Devices
There will not be authorized during this presentation
(i.e. Cell phones)
• Exits
 Sleeping/ Drowsiness
If you get tired, stand up. DO NOT SLEEP.

7. CLASSIFICATIONS OF IPFU
Winter and Summer

8. Compositions
Winter IPFU
Winter IPFU consists of the following items:
Green Fleece Cap.
Long Sleeve, Gray, T-shirt (Gray summer T-shirt underneath).
IPFU Jacket.
Reflective Belt (worn across the chest from left to right).
Long black sweatpants (summer shorts underneath).
Calf-length or Ankle-length WHITE socks (No Logos or Designs).
Athletic shoes.
Athletic black gloves.
Watches are authorized but not necessary.

9. Compositions Continued
Summer IPFU
Summer IPFU consists of the following items:
Grey Short-sleeve T-shirt
Black PT shorts
Authorized Grey or Black spandex underneath PT shorts
Calf-length or Ankle-length White socks
(No Logos/designs of any nature)
Athletic shoes
Reflective Belt (Worn across waist)

10. Maternity IPFU
 Wear of IPFU until uniform becomes small/uncomfortable.
 T-shirts are authorized to be worn outside PT shorts.
 At no time will CO required pregnant soldiers to purchase a
larger IPFU to accommodate the pregnancy.
 When the IPFU becomes small/uncomfortable, pregnant
soldiers may wear equivalent Civilian work-out clothing.

11. Sharp Appearance
 Males
 Shaven and clean haircut.
 Women
 Hairstyle always sharp
in a bun to conduct
physical fitness.

12. Occasions of IPFU Wear
IPFU is authorized to be worn on and off duty, on and
off an installation, when authorized by CO.
Soldiers may wear all or part of IPFU with civilian
attire off an installation if authorized by CO.

13. IPFU Insignia
Physical Fitness Excellence Badge
This is the only decoration authorized on PFU/IPFU
It is sewn on upper left front side of PFU/IPFU T-
shirt or on the PFU running winter jacket.
Measurements
The insignia is sewn centered ½ inch above the word
“Army.”

14. Questions

15. AAR

16. References
0 Office of Undergraduate Studies. “Reserve Officers Training Corps.” Army ROTC.
http://www.armyrotc.umd.edu/uniforms.html (accessed June 3, 2012).
0 “Uniforms and Insignia: Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia.” Army
Study Guide. Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC, 03 Feb. 2005.
www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r670_1.pdf. ( AR 670-1)