Active Duty Marines Get New PT Suits

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Active Duty Marines Get New PT Suits
February 11, 2009
Marine Corps News|by LCpl. Jacquelyn M. White

WASHINGTON — Marine officials recently announced the new physical training uniform will be issued to all active duty Marines free of charge.

The running suits, first revealed to Marines in Iraq Nov. 7, 2007, started arriving in bulk at Marine Corps installations in January, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Conway said. The mandatory possession date is Oct. 1.

According to Marine Administrative Message 015/09, released Jan. 9, commanders must ensure each Marine receives the running suit and record it in each service record book. The message also states every Marine is responsible for maintaining and retaining their gear.

Distribution Phase III, also known as the “all hands issue,” is already underway, said Lt. Col. A. J. Pasagian, program manager of Infantry Combat Equipment, Marine Corps Systems Command.

Marine Forces Reserve has been provided guidance on how to order individual running suits for their Marines.


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