The black fleece cap is the only authorized head gear for the APFU. Battalion physical fitness shirts (long or short sleeve) and sweat shirts that are voluntarily purchased are authorized for wear when conducting physical fitness training. Units are encouraged to display a high sense of unit “esprit de corps” through their unit PT shirts. Unit PT shirts are authorized for wear on any day of the week. Only units Battalion/Squadron Level or higher may designate official unit PT Shirts, and only one style/design is authorized per unit. Hooded sweatshirts are not authorized. Units at C/B/T level and lower may not design their own shirts, and will wear BN/SQN approved unit PT shirts. Soldiers are required to maintain the appropriate amount of APFU authorized in the clothing bag initial issue. PT leaders will designate the uniform for the PT event IAW the Physical Fitness Uniform Decision Matrix. All Soldiers will be in the same uniform configuration during PT. Formations with mixed Unit PT attire and APFU attire is authorized. The adjustable “solid” yellow reflective belt will be worn when the unit commander deems necessary for safety purposes. When foot marching, the reflective belt will be routed around the rucksack, medium rucksack or assault pack if the march is conducted outside of closed PT routes.

When conducting Tactical foot marches, the uniform will be BBFU 2 or 3, with MOLLE rucksack or assault pack. Headgear will be the ACH; no Patrol Caps will be worn for tactical foot marches. Soldiers are authorized to conduct conditioning foot marches in APFI as long as they have a MOLLE rucksack or assault pack, green or black socks, and combat boots. Leaders of the formation may designate the additional wear of the IOTV/IBA/Soldier Plate Carrier System/FLC/TAPS with the IFAK attached with the conditioning foot march uniform. Towels, scarves, or other items worn around the neck or carried such as water bottles or jugs are not authorized. The only approved water sources are the issued Camel-Back, and 1-Quart or 2-Quart canteens. During limited visibility conditions, tactical foot marches and unit formation runs must be conducted with the necessary risk mitigation strategies to ensure safe conduct of the training. C/B/T Commanders or higher will determine if the following are needed for safety reasons during foot marches or unit formation runs:

• Road guards equipped with white lights during periods of darkness or limited visibility on routes with potential traffic.

• Wearing reflective belts or additional illumination devices.

The APFU is authorized for wear on and off duty, on the installation, when authorized by the Commander. There are no restrictions on the combination of APFU items worn (seasonal), unless the Commander has prescribed a particular combination for formation. Heavily soiled or dirty APFUs are not authorized for wear at any AAFES or MWR facilities. When wearing the OCP Combat Uniform as a physical training uniform, name tape, U.S. Army tape, rank, subdued flag, and SSI will be worn. The only exception is when conducting combatives, in which case patches will not be worn while ACTIVELY conducting combatives training.

Foot March Uniform

• Inn order to maintain and improve the ability of an IBCT to move on foot under load for long periods and distances, we conduct foot marches in the right equipment. Troop movement is essential for formations to arrive at the prescribed place, on-time, physically and mentally able to complete the mission. Depending on the type of march, there are two authorized uniforms.

Conditioning Foot March Uniform

• Uniform will consist of Army Physical Fitness Uniform (summer or winter) with MOLLE rucksack or assault pack, water source, green/black socks, and combat boots. Leaders of the formation may designate the additional wear of the IOTV/IBA/Soldier Plate Carrier System/FLC/TAPS with the IFAK attached. The black fleece cap is the only authorized head gear for the APFU.

Tactical Foot March

• Uniform will consist of BBFU 2 or BBFU 3 with MOLLE rucksack. Large, Medium, or Assault Pack can be utilized depending on training objectives. Camouflage paint is not required. Patrol Caps will NOT be worn during Tactical Foot March.

BBFU 1: Primarily used at staging areas preceding onward movement into AOs and tactical environments; also used at basic static ranges such as an M4 zero or KD range.

• Patrol Cap (Fleece Cap in cargo pocket during winter months)

• Eye Protection (APEL approved)

• OCP (combat shirts and pants authorized) ID Tags

• ID Card

• Coyote Brown Shirt

• Green/Black/Brown Cushioned Socks Authorized Boots

• Undergarment

• Wristwatch, Digital

• Pen and Paper

• Combat Gloves (Flash Resistant)

• Hydration System (100 oz OCP/UCP Pattern) Individual Weapon

• Tourniquet (Lower Left Pant leg Pocket)

BBFU 2: Primarily used in tactical environments and/or unit tactical operations that do not require fire and maneuver under live fire conditions. Same as BBFU 1 plus: Advanced Combat Helmet (PC stowed away until change of mission) Tactical Assault Panel System (configured IAW SOP and to support warfighter ergonomics):

• 7 x 5.56 magazines

• IFAK

• Headlamp w/red lens

• Lensatic Compass

• Casualty Feeder/TC3 Card (pre-filled)

• Earplugs w/case

• Camouflage

• Protractor

• Mapmarkers

• Map of the AO

• Bump Card

• Sensitive Items Card

• MEDEVAC Request Card

Knee Pads (Combat Pants Authorized) Face Paint applied IAW SL 1 standards NVGs stowed away and secured (550 tie down) in an appropriate NVG pouch; a canteen pouch with canteen cup is an acceptable substitute.

*M50 Protective Mask at CDR’s Discretion

BBFU 3: Primarily used in tactical environments and live fire conditions that require fire and maneuver under live fire conditions or when the Commander deems it appropriate based on his/her risk mitigation plan. Same as BBFU 2 plus, Hearing Protection (Noise cancellation headsets, earplugs)

• BFA

• IOTV or SPCS

• SAPI Plates (Front and Back)

• The following items may be added based on increased protection requirements:

• Neck Protector Nape Pad Collar Protector Groin Protector DAPS

• Side Plates