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Originally Posted by PSM
I don't know when the PT uniforms were issued, but, 30+ years ago, we did our two miles in fatigues and combat boots. Pat
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Pat:
Roger. In some places but not others. I think the last I saw of running with boots on was in Airborne school in 1977. No TOE unit I was in had guys run with boots. The circumstances that resulted in wearing of running shoes was due to the marathon craze. Next thing you know, units are running way too far each day and running shoes or not, guys started getting hurt.
Heavy ruck marches -- speed marches -- etc were another one that hurt guys pretty badly.
Gene