Scout Uniforms
Parents and Leaders, for more information about the Scout uniforms, Check out these sites: BSA Uniform Inspection Sheet.
Click here for information on Adult Leader Uniforms. Click here for other badges and pin placement.
Click here for badges of office and placement.
The uniform described on this page is known as the Field Uniform. The Activity Uniform is a Scouting-related T-Shirt and scout pants. These two uniforms (Field and Activity) are often refered to as Class A and Class B uniforms though that terminology is not used in any official BSA publications. Troop 700 has created it's own "Class B" Activity shirts, for more information either ask your Scoutmaster, or one of the Adult Leaders on meeting night.
Why Do We Wear Uniforms?
The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. There are many reasons for this. One reason stands out above all the rest. We wear the uniform because it is a means of identifying ourselves openly with the principles to which we are committed-character development, citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness.
The fact that youth and adult members of Scouting wear a uniform doesn't mean that we're all alike. We come from different ethnic and racial backgrounds. We have our own religious beliefs and political views. We are each individuals with our own family traditions and loyalties. So the uniform is not intended to hide our individuality. But it is a way we give each other strength and support. It is a bond that ties us together in spite of our differences. It is a way of making visible our commitment to a belief in God, loyalty to country, and to helping other people.
The Scouting movement is built on positive values. As we wear the uniform, we are openly identifying ourselves with those values where everyone can see us. We stand together, not alone, in encouraging others to live by those same principles. Boys and adults alike should take pride in belonging to such a movement and wear the uniform as it is intended.
Scout Uniform Sleeve
Scout Uniform Pocket
BADGES OF IDENTIFICATION AND TENURE
COUNCIL EMBLEM
A council shoulder patch (CSP) emblem is worn by all Cub Scouts directly below the shoulder seam on the left sleeve. This emblem is unique to the BSA council hosting your Troop.
U.S. FLAG EMBLEM
A red, white, and blue embroidered American Flag emblem for all members. Worn by all Troops on the right sleeve. Centered directly below the shoulder seam, it is standard issue on all Scouting uniforms.
UNIT NUMERALS
A white numeral embroidered on red background. Worn by all boys and leaders directly below council patch on the left sleeve. When the veteran unit bar is worn, the Unit Numerals are worn just below, and touching it.
VETERAN UNIT BAR - 25 YEARS
A silver embroidered bar worn by boys and adult leaders in Troops that have been chartered twenty-five years. Worn directly below council patch, above and touching the unit numeral on the left sleeve.
VETERAN UNIT BAR - 50 YEARS
A gold embroidered bar worn by boys and adult leaders of Troops that have been chartered fifty years. Worn directly below the council patch, above and touching the unit numeral on the left sleeve.
VETERAN UNIT BAR - 75 YEARS
A maroon embroidered bar with silver numerals worn by boys and adult leaders of Troops that have been chartered seventy-five years. Worn directly below the council patch, above and touching the unit numeral on the left sleeve.
PATROL EMBLEM
This emblem is worn by Scouts centered and touching the bottom of the U.S. flag on the on the right sleeve.
WORLD CREST
The World Crest emblem should be worn by all youth and adult leaders. The 1-1/2" diameter badge is white on a violet background. It contains a basic fleur motif encircled by a rope tied with a reef or square knot symbolizing the unity and brotherhood of the World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM) throughout the world. The emblem should be, worn centered horizontally above the left pocket, and placed vertically between the left shoulder seam and the top of the pocket.
Cub Scout (gold backing)
Boy Scout (green)
Varsity (brown)
Venturing, Sea Scouts, or Exploring (red)
Adult Leader (blue)
SERVICE STARS
Numbered star worn with colored background to indicate years of service in Scouting. Scouts wear star(s) with green back ground, centered 3/8 inch above the top seam on the left pocket.
SCOUT UNIFORM RANK BADGES
Arrow of Light Award
Cloth, blue on khaki, Warn below left pocket.
Boy Scout badge
Cloth, brown on tan, Warn in the center of the left pocket.
Tenderfoot rank
Cloth, gold on tan, Warn in the center of the left pocket.
Second Class rank
Cloth, gold on tan, Warn in the center of the left pocket.
First Class rank
Cloth, gold on tan, Warn in the center of the left pocket.
Star rank
Cloth, gold on tan, Warn in the center of the left pocket.
Life rank
Cloth, gold on tan, Warn in the center of the left pocket.
Eagle rank
Cloth, gold and red on tan, Warn in the center of the left pocket.
Eagle Award
Silver medal suspended from scroll, Boy Scout. Adults wear only on formal Eagle occasions.
Eagle Medal
Metal miniature, Boy Scout or his mother, civilian wear.
Eagle Palm
Bronze, Gold, Silver, Boy Scout and Scouter, worn only on the Eagle Award ribbon or Eagle square knot. You may wear only the proper combination of Palms for the number of merit badges you earn beyond Eagle. The Bronze Palm represents five merit badges; Gold, 10; and Silver, 15. For example, if you earn 10 merit badges and two Palms, you would wear only the Gold Palm. If you earn 20 merit badges and four Palms, you would wear a Silver and a Bronze Palm.
Eagle square knot
Cloth, red, white, and blue on tan, Warn above left pocket.