Boy Scout Uniforms

Scout Uniform    Insignia

There is one way all Scouts are alike. Whenever a Scout sees another Scout in uniform he knows he is like that person because both have committed to the principles of the Scout Promise and Scout Law. This is important in a time when there are too many things dividing people. The Scout Oath and Law bind all Scouts, the world over, in a common purpose. The Scout uniform identifies Scouts openly with someone of the same beliefs and values. By wearing the uniform, Scouts are taking an open stand for their convictions.

The Scout Uniform
* = Optional for Troop 61 activities/events

Scout Class A Uniform

• Scout shirt (long or short sleeve)
• Scout trousers, long or short. If short pants are worn, Scout stockings or Scout socks shall be worn.
• Troop 61 or BSA neckerchief
• Scout hat*
• Any closed-toe shoe or boot (as a safety precaution Troop 61 precludes the wearing of sandals at Scouting events).
• Scout belt
• Scout socks

  Note: Order of the Arrow (OA) sashes are only worn at OA functions, not at regular troop meetings. The merit badge sash is a uniform item for special occasions.

Scout Class B Uniform
May be worn at specified times.

• Troop 61 Scout t-shirt (or other Scout t-shirt)
• Scout trousers, long or short. If short pants are worn, Scout stockings or Scout socks shall be worn.
• Scout hat*
• Any closed-toe shoe or boot (as a safety precaution Troop 61 precludes the wearing of sandals at Scouting events).
• Scout belt
• Scout socks

Scouts should wear their Class A uniform for all Scouting activities. Encourage your Scout to comply. An entire uniform will be required for some district, council and out-of-council events. The merit badge sash is a uniform item for special occasions (i.e. Court of Honors and Board of Rewviews).

The official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America can be found described in the Boy Scouts of America Handbook. Troop 61 does not require a hat, however, the Scout is expected to wear the Class A shirt (official Boy Scouts of America shirt), neckerchief, scout pants or shorts at most Boy Scout functions and all troop meetings. A Troop 61 olive-drab t-shirt or other Scouting t-shirt is considered a Class B shirt and is allowed during campouts, or when otherwise designated. A Class A uniform is required for all travel to and from any activity (including campouts). Proper insignia is to be worn on the uniform in accordance with the guides found on the inside covers of the Boy Scouts of America Handbook. Merit badges should be sewn on the merit badge sash. Temporary badges may be worn one at a time. Patches indicating rank, patrol and leadership position must be kept current. No hats other than scout hats are to be worn with the Class A uniform.

Insignia

Download a complimentary copy of the Uniform Inspection sheets. You will need Acrobat® Reader to view and print these sheets. This free software may be downloaded from Adobe.

Boy Scouts
Female Leader
Male Leader
Uniform Insignia Placement Guide
The Uniform and Insignia Site

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