Are Soldiers authorized to wear commercially purchased spandex shorts under the IPFU trunks?

• A. Yes, if they end above the knee and are plain.
• B. Yes, regardless of length.
• C. No, never allowed.
• D. Only with a physician's note.

Answer: (A)

When wearing the IPFU, Soldiers may wear commercially purchased undergarment shorts, but only if they meet length and appearance standards. The shorts must end above the knee and be plain — no logos, patterns, or branding visible through the trunks. This keeps the uniform looking consistent and prevents any underlayer from showing, while still allowing comfortable, practical coverage during training. The other options don’t fit because length is a factor (shorts that extend below the knee wouldn’t be considered plain or appropriately concealed), there is no blanket ban on undergarments, and a physician’s note isn’t part of the standard policy.