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{{quote-source|The uniform makes the Boy Scout troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Boy Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the Boy Scout identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals. The uniform is practical attire for Boy Scout activities and provides a way for Boy Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished.|[http://www.scouting.org/Media/FactSheets/02-503.aspx Aims and Methods of the Scouting Program]}}
{{quote-source|The uniform makes the Boy Scout troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Boy Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the Boy Scout identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals. The uniform is practical attire for Boy Scout activities and provides a way for Boy Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished.|[http://www.scouting.org/Media/FactSheets/02-503.aspx Aims and Methods of the Scouting Program]}}
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== Class A versus Class B ==
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== Class A vs Class B ==
Class A and Class B are unofficial nicknames for the scout uniforms. Though generally understood, some scouters prefer the proper uniform names.
Class A and Class B are unofficial nicknames for the scout uniforms. Though generally understood, some scouters prefer the proper uniform names.
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* Class A is the nickname for the BSA "Field Uniform".
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* Class A is the nickname for the BSA "Field Uniform". See above.
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* Class B is the nickname for the BSA "Activity Uniform", scouting related t-shirt and scout pants.
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* Class B is the nickname for the BSA "Activity Uniform"; i.e. scouting related t-shirt and scout pants.
==See also==
==See also==

Current revision

The Cub Scout Uniform, Boy Scout Uniform, and Adult Leader Uniform include the shirt, pants, belt, socks, etc.
Wearing the shirt alone is not “in uniform.” However, the uniform is rarely required.

“ “Show me a poorly uniformed troop and I’ll show you a poorly uniformed leader.” ”
— Robert Baden-Powell

Contents

When is a Cub Scout "in uniform"?

Webelos Uniform
Webelos Uniform
Shortcut:
Cub Uniform
Tiger and Cub Scout Uniforms
Tiger and Cub Scout Uniforms

A Cub Scout is "in uniform" when he wears the six parts of his uniform for his program.

Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cubs
“ Now that you are a Cub Scout, you get to wear a uniform like the one shown on this page and page 35. It has blue pants or shorts and a blue shirt. There is a blue belt with a Cub Scout buckle, and a neckerchief with a slide. You also wear an official cap... ”
— Cub Scout Handbooks
Webelos
“ The basic Webelos Uniform is either the blue uniform your son may have worn as a Cub Scout or the tan shirt and olive green trousers he'll wear as a Boy Scout. The choice is your and your son's, and it can be made at any time...The following are worn with either uniform... ”
— Webelos Scout Handbook, ©2003, pp. 20
“ The Cub Scout/Webelos uniform has six required parts:
  • Cap. Tiger Cub cap, Cub Scout Wolf cap, Cub Scout Bear cap, or Webelos cap
  • Neckerchief and Slide. Triangular for that rank level
  • Shirt. Official long- or short-sleeve, blue for Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cubs, and Bear Cubs and either blue or tan (optional) for Webelos Scouts.
  • Belt. Official blue web belt. Webelos Scouts wearing optional tan uniform may wear either the blue belt (preferred) and Webelos buckle or olive belt and Webelos buckle. Cub Scout belt loops are worn only on the blue belt.
  • Pants/Shorts. Official, pressed; no cuffs. Blue for Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts and either blue (with blue shirt) or olive (with tan shirt) for Webelos Scouts.
  • Socks. Dark blue official socks with orange tops for Tiger Cubs and gold tops for Cub Scouts. Webelos Scouts wearing optional olive/tan uniform wear official Boy Scout olive socks.
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— Cub Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet

When is a Boy Scout "in uniform"?

Shortcut:
Scout Uniform
New Uniform
New Uniform
"each piece transitions to mix and match with your current uniform." - New Uniform Brochure

A Boy Scout is "in uniform" when he wears the four parts of his uniform.

“ The complete official uniform includes the Scout long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt, Scout pants or shorts, Scout belt and buckle, Scout socks or knee socks. A neckerchief and cap or campaign hat are optional. Wear full uniform for all ceremonial and indoor activities, such as troop meetings, courts of honor, and most other indoor functions. The uniform should also be worn during special outdoor occasions, such as Scout shows, flag ceremonies and special times at summer camp.

For outdoor activities, Scouts may wear troop or camp T-shirts with the Scout pants or shorts or other appropriate attire.

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— Boy Scout Handbook, Eleventh Edition, pp. 12-13
“ The Boy Scout and Varsity Scout uniform has four required parts:
  • Headgear. Optional - All troop members must wear the headgear chosen by vote of the troop/team.
  • Shirt and Neckwear. Official long- or shortsleeve tan shirt with green (Boy Scout) or blaze orange (Varsity) shoulder loops on epaulets. The troop/team may vote to wear a neckerchief, bolo tie, or no neckwear. In any case, the collar should be unbuttoned. The troop/team has the choice of wearing the neckerchief over the turned-under collar or under the open collar.
  • Belt. Olive web with BSA insignia on brass buckle; or official leather with international-style buckle or buckle of your choice, worn only if voted by the troop/team. Members wear one of the belts chosen by vote of the troop/team.
  • Pants/Shorts. Official, olive, pressed; no cuffs. (Units have no option to change.)
  • Socks. Official olive-colored socks.
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— Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet

Varsity Scouts wear the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America with Varsity Scout insignia including blaze-color epaulets and a Varsity Strip above the right pocket.

Main article: Varsity Scout uniform insignia

When is an Adult Leader "in uniform"?

Shortcut:
Adult Leader Uniform or Adult Uniform

The Adult Leader's uniform has four required and one optional parts:

  • Headgear. Headgear is optional.
  • Shirt/Blouse and Neckwear. Long or short sleeves with appropriate loops on epaulets. Neckwear is optional but must be worn according to specifications in the Insignia Guide. Male Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear the official tan shirt. Female Cub Scout leaders wear either the official yellow blouse or the official tan blouse. Female Boy Scout leaders wear the official tan blouse. Male Venturing leaders wear the official green shirt. Female Venturing leaders wear the official green blouse.
  • Pants/Shorts. Units have no option to change. Male Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear the official olive-colored shorts or pants with no cuffs. Female Cub Scout leaders wear the official blue shorts, skirt, or pants with the yellow blouse or the official olive-colored shorts or pants with the tan blouse. Venturing leaders wear the official gray pants or shorts.
  • Belt. Male leaders wear the official olive web belt or official leather belt with the buckle of their choice. Female leaders wear the official blue Cub Scout or Webelos Scout buckle with blue pants, or the official olive web belt or official leather belt with the buckle of their choice with olive pants.
  • Socks. Male Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear olive green socks with red tops with shorts or pants. Female leaders wear the blue socks with gold tops with the blue shorts or pants, or the olive green socks with red tops with olive-colored shorts or pants. Venturing leaders wear the official gray socks.
  • Nameplates are optional.

---Adult Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet

See the online Insignia Guide for more information. You can purchase uniforms online at Scoutstuff.org or at local Scout Shops.

Rarely required

The uniform is rarely required. Even for an Eagle Scout Board of Review, the uniform "should" be worn but is not required to be worn:

“ The Scout should be neat in appearance and his uniform should be as correct as possible... ”
— Board of Review

There are two exceptions:

  • Scout and adult leader participants attending a National Jamboree are required to be in uniform. (Visitors do not need to be in uniform.)
  • The National Honor Patrol Award requires that at least 75 percent of the patrol's membership wear the full uniform correctly.


Badges of Rank Are for Youth Members

“ In Scouting, the advancement program is intended for youth members only. Scouters should neither seek awards designed for youth members nor wear them on the Scouter uniform except for square knots representing the Arrow of Light Award, Eagle Scout Award, Venturing Silver Award, Quartermaster Award, or religious emblems earned as a youth member. ”
— Insignia Special Regulations


Prohibition of Alteration

“ Clause 4. Prohibition of Alteration or Imitation
(a) No alteration of, or additions to, the official uniforms, as described in the official publications, or the rules and regulations covering the wearing of the uniform and the proper combinations thereof on official occasions, may be authorized by any Scouting official or local Council or any local executive board or committee, except the National Executive Board after consideration by the Program Group Committee.
(b). Imitation of United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Air Force uniforms is prohibited, in accordance with the provisions of Act of Congress, approved June 3, 1916.
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— BSA Rules and Regulations -- Article X, Section 4. INSIGNIA, UNIFORMS and BADGES


The Uniform is one of the Aims and Methods of Scouting

The Scout Uniform is one of the Aims and Methods of the Scouting Program.

“ The uniform makes the Boy Scout troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Boy Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the Boy Scout identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals. The uniform is practical attire for Boy Scout activities and provides a way for Boy Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished. ”
— Aims and Methods of the Scouting Program

Class A vs Class B

Class A and Class B are unofficial nicknames for the scout uniforms. Though generally understood, some scouters prefer the proper uniform names.

  • Class A is the nickname for the BSA "Field Uniform". See above.
  • Class B is the nickname for the BSA "Activity Uniform"; i.e. scouting related t-shirt and scout pants.

See also

  • Service Stars - show how many years of tenure the participant has in a program.


External links

Purchase Uniforms
Patch Placement and Uniform Inspection Sheets
Offical Uniform Checklists and Guide
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