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Description and Wear of Uniform Components

 
Article 3601.9 
Physical Readiness Test (PRT) Swimwear
 
Description
Optional swimwear will be navy blue or black in color, conservative in design and appearance and must not prohibit the swimmer from swimming freely.  Authorized optional swimwear includes the following:

1.  One-piece swimwear
a.  Males Physical Training Uniform (PTU) shorts, square trunks, board shorts, full body swimsuits and performance/competition swimwear are authorized.
b.  Females.  Swimsuit covering the full torso less arms, swimsuit covering full torso and arms or full-body swimsuit covering torso, legs and arms.  One-piece swimwear back openings will not extend below the middle of the back.

2.  Two-piece swimwear (Full torso coverage required)
         a.  Males.  PTU shorts, square trunks or board shorts with PTU shirt or rash guard top (short or long sleeve). 
         b.  Females.  PTU shorts, square trunks or board shorts with PTU shirt or rash guard top (short or long sleeve), and two-piece burqinis/burkinis.
 
Occasion for Wear
Worn optionally for Sailors who elect to swim during the semi-annual PRT.

Correct Wear
Wear swimwear bottoms fully on the waist.  On two-piece swimwear, the full torso will be covered.
 
 
 
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