Uniforming

“The correct wearing of the Uniform and smartness of turnout of
the individual Scout makes him a credit to our Movement. It
shows his pride in himself and in his Troop.“
Robert Baden-Powell
Uniforming
David Noegel
[email protected]
Troop 202, Little Econ
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Course Objectives
• Understand the proper wear of the uniform
for Boy Scouts and Leaders
• Understand the different types of insignia and
their placement on the uniform
“Putting on the uniform does not make a fellow a Scout, but
putting on the uniform is a sign to the world that one has taken
the Scout obligations and folk expect Scout-like acts from one
wearing it.”
BSA Handbook for Boys, 1927
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Course Outline
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Uniform Basics
Shoulder Loops
Right Sleeve
Left Sleeve
Front Left Pocket
“The uniform makes for brotherhood, since
when universally adopted it covers up all
differences of class and country.“
Robert Baden-Powell
– Scouts
– Adults
• Front Right Pocket
• Other
• Q&A
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Uniform Basics
• What does the uniform consist of?
– The BSA’s official uniform includes a Scout shirt, scout
pants or scout shorts, scout belt, scout socks, and shoes or
hiking boots. Your troop may also elect to wear a cap or
broad-brimmed hat.
• When should you wear the uniform?
– Proudly wear your uniform to troop meetings, ceremonies
such as courts of honor, and most other indoor troop
functions.
• Field Uniform vs Activity Uniform (Class A vs Class B )
– When you’re headed outdoors, you can pull on a T-shirt
with Scout pants or shorts, or wear other clothing that is
right for the events of the day.
Excerpts in underlined italics are from the BSA handbook 12th edition page 32-33
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Uniform Basics (cont)
• Tuck It In or Take It Off
– The BSA shirt should never be worn un-tucked or un-buttoned.
– Switch to the Casual uniform rather than wear the Field uniform
improperly
• Neckerchief
– Boy Scout neckerchiefs are optional. Whether your uniform includes a
Scout neckerchief is up to the troop.
– Troops choose their own official neckerchief
– Place the neckerchief smoothly around your neck, either over or under the
collar, depending on your troop’s custom.
– If the neckerchief is not worn, then the shirt is worn with an open collar
• Older Uniforms
– Previous version uniforms are still valid if worn properly to uniform
guidelines at the time they were current
• Male vs Female Uniforms
– Female cut/sized shirts, pants, and skirts are available but the uniform
insignia guidelines are the same.
Excerpts in underlined italics are from the BSA handbook 12th edition page 32-33
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Different Shoulder Loop Colors
• Colored shoulder loops identify the area of Scouting
– Blue
• Cub Scouting
– Red/Forest Green
• Boy Scouting
– Blaze (Orange)
“There is no teaching to compare with
example.“
• Varsity Scouting
– Green
Robert Baden-Powell
• Venturing
– Silver
• Council and district
– Gold
• National and Regional
• Wear the color for the primary registered position in
which you are functioning.
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Right Sleeve
• US Flag
• Patrol Patch
– Honor Patrol Stars
• Journey To Excellence
Recognition Patch
“Success in training the boy depends largely
on the Scoutmaster’s own personal
example.“
Robert Baden-Powell
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Left Sleeve
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Council Patch
Unit Numerals
Position Patch
Trained Patch
– See next slide
• Den Chief Cord
– worn over the left
shoulder, under
epaulet.
“You can only get discipline in
the mass by discipline in the
individual.“
Robert Baden-Powell
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What Makes a Trained Leader
• Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster
– Youth Protection Training (Y01)
– Scoutmaster & Assistant Specific Training (S24)
– Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (S11)
• Member of Committee
– Youth Protection Training (Y01)
– Troop Committee Challenge (S10 or WS10)
“Show me a poorly uniformed
troop and I'll show you a poorly
uniformed leader.“
Robert Baden-Powell
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What makes a Trained Youth
• From the Guide to Awards and Insignia
– Boy Scout youth leaders who have completed
Introduction to Leadership Skills, den chiefs (Boy
Scouts or Venturers) who have completed Den
Chief Training, and elected Venturers who have
completed the crew officers’ seminar or
Introduction to Leadership Skills may wear the
Trained Leader emblem with their badge of office.
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Scouts Front Left Pocket
• World Scouting Emblem
• Service Stars
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Gold
Green
Brown
Red
Blue
Cub Scouting
youth Boy Scout
youth Varsity Scout
youth Venturing
adult Scouter
Knots Earned
Certification / Training Pins
Eagle Award for Formal Activity
Rank Patch
Arrow of Light Patch
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Adult Front Left Pocket
• World Scouting Emblem
• Service Stars
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Gold Cub Scouting
Green youth Boy Scout
Brown youth Varsity Scout
Red youth Venturing
Blue adult Scouter
• Knots Earned
• Certification / Training Pins
• Eagle Award for Formal Activity
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Examples of Common Knots
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Leader Knot Guidelines
Patches, Patches, & more Patches
What is going on with that right front pocket?
• Jamboree patches
– Permanent jamboree emblems for Boy Scouts are worn only by
registered jamboree participants and staff and are centered
above the right front pocket
– Visitor patch may be worn as a temporary patch
– No more than two jamboree patches may be worn on the shirt
• One current national jamboree patch above the right pocket
• One current world jamboree patch on the right pocket
• Temporary Patches / Hanging Patches
– Temporary insignia are issued for such events as summer camp,
camporees, University of Scouting, and Scouting shows. Order
of the Arrow regional and national meetings and training
activities may also provide them.
– Only one such patch may be worn at a time.
– It may be either sewn or suspended from under the flap
attached to the button.
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Right Front Pocket
• Jamboree insignia (only one)
– Second may be worn as temporary patch
• Nameplate (optional)
– Centered above the BSA strip, interpreter
strip, and Venture or Varsity strip.
– If no Order of the Arrow lodge emblem is
worn, the name plate may be centered on
the pocket flap
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Interpreter Strips
BSA Strip
Order of the Arrow Lodge Insignia
Temporary Insignia / Patch
– Worn centered on the pocket or hung from
the button.
• Recruiter Patch if earned
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Other
• Eagle Father/Mother and Eagle Mentor Pins
– Not to be worn on the uniform according to BSA Insignia Guidelines
– They are to be worn as lapel pins on civilian clothing
• Merit Badge Sash
– The merit badge sash is worn over the right shoulder during formal activities
and events, and not during Troop meetings or campouts.
– Only one merit badge sash should be worn. If the front is filled, merit badges
may be attached to the back side of the sash.
– A "Formal activity" is an awards ceremony, a Blue and Gold banquet, a Board
of Review, a Troop Court of Honor or Team Awards ceremony, a recognition
dinner staged by a unit, District, Council or Region, and special activities which
lends itself to wearing the merit badge sash.
• Order of the Arrow Sash
– The OA sash is worn over the right shoulder at Order of the Arrow functions
(work days, conclaves, elections, banquets, "tap outs", etc.) and special
Scouting activities.
– Also worn when members need to be identified as Arrowmen rendering
special services (for instance when Arrowmen are serving as escorts or honor
guard members).
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Uniform Inspection
• Uniform Inspection Sheets are available online
– http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34283.pdf
• Can perform a full inspection, or pull a slip of
paper out of a hat and let only that item be
inspected to make it go quickly (eg, Shirt, socks,
pants, etc.)
• Many troops make the uniform inspections fun
by offering a reward to the patrol with the
highest average score.
– Join adults for cracker barrel at next campout
– Patrol gets first choice of camp site, first in line at
dinner stop, etc.
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References / Resources
• Boy Scout Handbook
• Guide to Awards and Insignia
– http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Media/Insi
gniaGuide.aspx
• Uniform Inspection Sheet
– http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34283.pdf
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Q&A
• Open discussion and questions
“One slovenly Scout, on the other hand, inaccurately
dressed may let down the whole Movement in the eyes
of the public. Show me such a fellow and I can show you
one who has not grasped the true Scouting spirit and
who takes no pride in his membership of our great
Brotherhood.”
Robert Baden-Powell
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