ANNEX L- PT/Bath Uniform

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A. Physical Training

1. Authorization for Wear: The Citadel physical training uniform (PTs) is authorized for year-

round wear by all cadets when prescribed by The Commandant. Citadel PTs will be worn when

engaged in physical training on and off campus, as authorized by The Commandant. Seasonal

variations of the PT uniform will be authorized based on weather conditions. Commanders will

prescribe the uniform for unit PT, but all unit personnel will be in the same uniform. The wear of

PTs is not authorized for wear in any academic building on campus unless a cadet is X-uniform

and is in possession of their infirmary chit. This includes any of the buildings that house our

auxiliaries such as the tailor shop, Cadet Store, book store, post office, Canteen and Citadel

marketplace. Cadets will not wear PT’s after 1950 outside of the barracks (with the exception of

proficient seniors and gold star juniors who may work out in Deas Hall during Evening Study

Period).

i. The PT uniform is not authorized for wear in the mess hall unless specifically directed by

chain of command, on special orders, or on approved medical orders.

ii. Cadets are prohibited from wearing hooded sweatshirts of any kind. (This includes corps

squad).

iii. Cadre PT shirts will not be worn for individual PT off campus.

iv. Cadre PT shirts will not be worn at any time after Cadre Period unless authorized by the

Commandant.

2. Composition:

i. Citadel blue T-shirt.

a. During second semester and coinciding with the Regimental Commander

granting class privileges, C4 cadets are afforded the class privilege of wearing an

approved t-shirt of an official Citadel chartered club or organization for

individual PT within the strict confinements of the campus.

ii. Citadel athletic shorts.

iii. Citadel sweat shirt.

iv. Citadel long sleeve shirt.

v. Citadel sweat pants.

vi. Citadel wind jacket.

vii. Citadel wind pants.

3. Accessories:

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i. Athletic shoes with plain white ankle socks that must cover the protruding ankle bone.

Visible logos are unauthorized.

ii. Orange reflective safety belt. Athletic officers wear blue safety belts.

iii. Citadel blue gloves and watch cap.

iv. Navy blue or black spandex may be worn under athletic shorts.

a. Undergarments will not show when wearing the Citadel PT uniform (above the

waist or below the hem of athletic shorts).

4. Authorized PT Uniform Combinations:

i. Individual Physical Fitness training: Cadets will wear the seasonal Citadel PT uniform.

Uniform may be summer/winter or any combination of The Citadel PT uniform.

a. During individual physical fitness training, cadets are authorized to wear

headphones/earbuds. These devices are prohibited for wear during Regimental

and Remedial PT and any other scheduled physical training conducted as a

member of the corps of cadets.

ii. HESS Field experience uniform. Worn by Health education and Sport Science students

actively enrolled in PHED 406 Directed Field Experience. Uniform is worn with white

socks and athletic shoes.

iii. Club Sports: As specified by the HESS Dept.

iv. Intramural sports: Cadets will wear seasonal Citadel PT uniform.

v. Physical Education: Citadel seasonal PT uniform, unless specialized uniforms are

provided by HESS.

vi. Corps Squad (Varsity Sports): As prescribed by the Director of Athletics and approved by

the Commandant. All articles of athletic uniform worn by the Corps Squad members will

be kept in the appropriate dressing room.

vii. ROTC Specific Uniforms: Cadets may wear service unique uniforms for service activities.

viii. Water Sports: Appropriate bathing suits will be worn; males-trunk style, females-

standard one-piece conventional cut (black or blue in color). Cut-off trousers, etc. will

not be worn.

Authorized Ankle Length Socks

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B. Bath

1. Authorization for Wear: The cadet bath uniform is authorized for year-round wear by all Cadets

as prescribed by The Commandant. Cadets must wear the bath uniform to and from the latrine

when showering.

i. Cadets are not authorized to transit to and from the latrine wearing only a towel.

2. Composition:

i. Citadel issued bathrobe.

ii. Citadel issued ball cap—4

class cadets only.

iii. Shower shoes

iv. Cadets may wear undergarments of their choice under the robe

3.Authorized accessories.

i. Towel.

ii. Shower caddy/personal hygiene items.

Summer

Wind

Full Winter PT

Uniform

Female authorized pony

tail in PT uniform

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