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Dear Public Health Service Officers,
We are pleased to premier the new U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Physical Training Uniforms (PTU)! These uniforms will be available for officers to acquire at the online NEX on February 1, 2021 and in store on February 5, 2021. Officers are required to acquire two sets of the PTU shirts and shorts, the fleece (sweatpants and sweatshirt) are optional. The fitness suit will be available at a later date.
One of the many areas of focus for Commissioned Corps Headquarters (CCHQ) has been updating Commissioned Corps’ policies to align with the “Modernization Initiative.” In concert with this initiative, I am pleased to announce the updated Commissioned Corps Instructions (CC1) 421.01, “Uniforms for Male Officers”, CC1 421.02, “Uniforms for Female Officers”, CCI 412.01, “Uniforms and Appearance” and CCI 413.01, “Special Uniform Situation.”
There are several essential updates to these policies. Due to the number of important updates, CCHQ has developed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and a webinar to help Corps officers understand these policies. If you still have questions after reviewing the policies, FAQs, and webinar, please email the uniform mailbox at phsccuniform@hhs.gov.
Respectfully,
Susan M. Orsega
RADM, USPHS
Acting Surgeon General
Director, Commissioned Corps Headquarters
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