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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]}} | ||
- | == Class A | + | == 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. | ||
- | * Class A is the nickname for the BSA "Field Uniform". | + | * Class A is the nickname for the BSA "Field Uniform". See above. |
- | * Class B is the nickname for the BSA "Activity Uniform" | + | * Class B is the nickname for the BSA "Activity Uniform"; i.e. scouting related t-shirt and scout pants. |
==See also== | ==See also== |
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Wearing the shirt alone is not “in uniform.” However, the uniform is rarely required.
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— Robert Baden-Powell |
When is a Cub Scout "in uniform"?
A Cub Scout is "in uniform" when he wears the six parts of his uniform for his program.
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— Cub Scout Handbooks |
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— Webelos Scout Handbook, ©2003, pp. 20 |
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— Cub Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet |
When is a Boy Scout "in 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.
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— Boy Scout Handbook, Eleventh Edition, pp. 12-13 |
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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.
When is an Adult Leader "in 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:
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— 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
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— Insignia Special Regulations |
Prohibition of Alteration
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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.
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— 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
- Online at Scoutstuff.org
- Find local Scout Shops
- New Uniform Brochure - "each piece transitions to mix and match with your current uniform."
- More about the New Uniform
- Patch Placement and Uniform Inspection Sheets
- Online Insignia Guide
- Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub, and Bear Cub Scout Sheet
- Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Sheet
- Scout Leader Sheet
- Webelos Scout Sheet
- Offical Uniform Checklists and Guide