|
The Scouting program in America has always included uniforms for its
members and volunteers to identify members and show they are part of
the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts and leaders should wear their
uniforms to all patrol meetings, troop meetings, and scout outings.
The tan and green Boy Scout uniform is a well-known symbol of
American scouting. All scouts in the program wear the same uniform
with the major differences being the badges each scout has earned
and the troop specific neckerchief. The official dress uniform is
commonly referred to as the 'Class A' uniform. Most scout troops
also have an activity uniform, referred to as 'Class B' which is
often a t-shirt customized just for the troop. Activity uniforms are
worn for work projects, sporting activities, and other events in
which the dress uniform might get damaged.
Each scout belongs to a patrol within the troop. To foster patrol
identity, each patrol chooses a Patrol
Patch and creates a patrol flag, name, and yell.
Placement of insignia on the uniform is important to ensure
consistency. The Uniform
Inspection Sheet has insignia placement guides.
|
Uniform details, price changes, and other scouting gear is found at ScoutStuff.Org
- and you can now purchase online.
Retrieve a list of Scout shops and distributors in your area at
this Scout
Store Locator
These uniforms are a significant cost for many scouting families.
Some possible ways to reduce costs are:
- Have your scout earn his uniform or part of it.(it might last
longer, too)
- Purchase only minimum required items in your troop.
- Buy used Boy Scout items on eBay.com
or local clothes store.
- Check with your troop or district about a Uniform Exchange
where you can pick up or drop off uniforms.
|
