PT uniforms mandatory at CENTCOM locations Published June 2, 2006 ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Air Force reservists deploying to or traveling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility can now look forward to being more uniform more often. Effective June 10, the Air Force physical training uniform will become more common as the wear of civilian PT gear will no longer be allowed in CENTCOM locations. According to Air Force messages, the new policy is being coupled with a five-year, phase-in plan to provide enlisted reservists with the official PT uniform, The plan, which took effect in October, places members of Air Force Reserve Command in categories as to the urgency of need. For example, Airmen who are deploying to areas of responsibility where the uniforms are available will be some of the first people to get them. The next groups of people to get the uniforms are those activated in a contingency overseas and those projected to deploy to the AOR. The remaining people will be issued uniform as funds permit. Unit clothing monitors will help purchase the PT uniforms. To get a uniform, the Army Air Force Exchange Service requires proof of deployment from the unit deployment manager or commander. For reservists who are not near an AAFES clothing sales store, the unit clothing monitor can make arrangements for the uniforms to be bought online. The plan does not apply to officers. They have to buy the uniforms at their own expense as inventories allow. Enlisted people who buy their own uniforms will not be reimbursed. (AFRC News Service)