The Air Force Uniform Board established an Oct. 1, 2006 mandatory wear date for unit fitness activities and released additional guidance for Airmen wearing the physical training uniform for personal workouts.

Airmen may wear the PTU during personal workouts given the following conditions:

-- T-shirts may be worn out or tucked in;

-- jackets may be zipped, unzipped and worn with civilian clothes;

-- black or navy blue leggings or stretch shorts may be worn under the uniform shorts;

-- white socks of any length and small conservative trademarks are authorized;

-- any athletic shoes may be worn;

-- safety items such as reflective belts, camelbacks and fannypacks are authorized;

-- hats or knit caps are authorized provided they meet military image requirements;

-- headphones are still authorized;

-- bandanas and other similar head scarves are not authorized unless Airmen have a medical waiver; and

-- saluting is not required.