Troop 525 Uniform Policy
About the Scout Uniform
Uniforming is one of the eight methods used to accomplish the Scouting Aims aims of Character, Citizenship, and Fitness.
The uniform makes the 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 Scout's commitment to the aims and purpose of Scouting. The uniform gives the Scout identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals.
The uniform is practical attire for Scout activities, and provides a way for Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished.
The Boy Scout Uniform has long served as an expression of a Scout's friendliness to all other Scouts regardless of Who they are or where they're from. The uniform represents Scouting's sprit of Equality and democracy, and identifies a boy as a brother to every other Scout. Wearing the uniform promotes comradeship, loyalty to one's patrol and troop, and public recognition of membership in the Boy Scouts of America.
Uniform inspections may be held periodically, using the Boy Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet to advise boys on the care and correct wearing of uniforms and insignia.
When To Wear The Uniform
Boy Scouts and Scout leaders proudly wear the full uniform for all ceremonial and indoor activities including troop meetings, Scoutmaster's Conferences, Boards of Review, and Courts of Honor. The uniform should be worn during special outdoor occasions, such as flag ceremonies, Camporees, and special times during summer camp.
Troop 525 requires that Scouts
wear the uniform shirt, {Troop neckerchief (or Eagle bolo) at Troop Courts of
Honor, scout belt}, scout pants or shorts, and the approate socks, to be
considered "in uniform". The Order
of the Arrow sash should only be worn during OA functions.
During physically active outdoors events and informal
activities, Scouts may wear an activity uniform - Troop or
Requirements for special events:
1. Board of Review: Full Field uniform
2. Court of Honor: Full Field Uniform with MB sash, and brown leather shoes if owned.
3. Eagle Court of Honor: Full Field uniform, MB sash, and any Honor or Religious Medals.
3. Camp-O-Ree Campfire: Field uniform. without MB sash or OA sash, unless its an OA event.
4. Scout Sunday or Sabbath: Full Field uniform.
Legal Protection of Uniforms
The official uniforms of the Boy Scouts of America are those authorized by the organization's National Executive Board and are described in the current handbooks, catalogs, and other official publications of the BSA.
No alterations of, or additions to, the official uniform may be made by any Scout, Leader, or Scouting official without permission from the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America.
In accordance with the provision of the Boy Scouts of America congressional charter, any imitation of United States Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps uniform is prohibited Accordingly "camo" pants will only be worn to work in i.e.…eagle projects, service projects. Remember WE are setting the example.
Insignia Guide
This is an illustrated guide to the correct placement and usage of official insignia and other badges for all BSA programs. It includes the latest chances.
This guide is a tremendous help with insignia placement. It is also invaluable in giving you pictures and labels of all the Cub, Webelos, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturer awards. Many adults' awards are included in this guide.
Boy Scout Insignia Placement: Shirt Front
Merit Badge Sash:
· Merit Badges are attached to front (and back, if needed) of sash.
· Venture letter is attached at bottom front center.
· Temporary insignia may be worn on back.
· It is worn over the right shoulder.
· It should not be worn along with the Order of the Arrow sash.
Left Pocket: (a picture of the
left pocket is included)
· Service stars above the pocket
*
*Yellow for Cub Scouts
*Green for Youth Boy Scouts
*Red for Youth Venturing
*Blue for Adult Scouters
· If a medal or emborided knot for youth members is worn, service stars are raised.
· Embroidered square knots are worn centered above the pocket in rows of three.
· Not more than five medals may be worn, pinned centered immediately above the pocket (extending over the knot if both are worn).
· The wearing sequence for knots or medals is at the wearer's discrescretion and the lead color is to the wearer's right.
· Badges of rank are worn centered on the pocket above the Arrow of Light Award, Flap buttoned.
· The World Crest is worn centered horizontally over the left pocket and vertically between the left shoulder seam and the top of the pocket.
Right Pocket:
· Jamboree insignia (only one is worn above BSA or interpreter strip.
· Order of the Arrow lodge insignia worn on pocket flap.
· An OA pin or mini sash may be worn on the pocket. Flap buttoned.
· The Venture strip is worn above the BSA strip or above the interpreter strip.
· Nameplate, if worn, is centered above the BSA strip, interpreter strip, and Venture strip.
Boy Scout Insignia Placement: Sleeves
Shoulder Epaulets:
· Red shoulder loops identify Boy Scouting (all members of a Troop).
· Green shoulder loops identify Ventureres.
· Silver loops identify District and Council Committee members.
· Yellow loops identify National Staff
· Orange loops identify Boy Scouts in the Varsity program.
Left Sleeve:
· NEGA Council Patch, unit number (525) and badge of office (leadership position) are worn as shown snug up, and touching each other. Badge of office (leadership) is centered below and touching NEGA Council patch.
· Den Chief Cord is worn over the left shoulder and under epaulet.
· The veteran unit bar (25 years) is positioned above and touching the Troop numeral and in turn touching the NEGA Council Patch.
Right sleeve:
· US Flag just below the shoulder seam.
·
Patrol emblem worn below the
· National Honor Patrol Award Star worn below the Patrol emblem
· Only the most recent earned Quality Unit Award may be worn below the patrol emblem or below the National Honor Patrol Award.
· Up to six Merit Badges may be worn on the long sleeve shirt in two columns of three starting 3 inches above the bottom edge of the cuff.
Boy Scout Insignia Placement: Uniform Accessories
Hats:
· The wearing of the hat is optional. If a hat is worn it will be the Troop green hat, or some other Scouting related hat, i.e. ….summer camp, Camporee, Jamboree.
· Remember, Scout hat or NO HAT.
Shirts:
· Official long sleeve or short - sleeve shirt with red shoulder loops on epaulets. The collar should be unbuttoned.
Pants:
· Pants are to be BSA issued dark green long pants or shorts.
Belts
· Olive green web with BSA insignia on a brass buckle; or official leather belt with BSA buckle or other Scout related buckle of your choice.
Neckerchief and Slide:
· Troop 525 neckerchief either the original dark green with red silk screen or the red with silver/grey edging. Fold long edge over several flat folds to about 6 inches from the tip. of the neckerchief. A tight fold prevents gathering around the neck and is more efficient than rolling or twirling. Draw the neckerchief slide over ends and adjust to fit snugly. The neckerchief should be worn under the collar. Neckerchief slide should be Scout appropriate of the Scout's choice.
Socks:
· Official olive-colored socks with red tops worn with official shorts or trousers. (sock length is optional)
Shoes
· Leather or canvas, neat and clean.
Order
of the Arrow Sash:
· The Order of the Arrow sash is worn with the arrow pointing up and over the right shoulder. It is worn under the right shoulder epaulet. It should not be worm along with the merit badge sash.
The troop uniform:
The following is the official uniform of Troop 525 is:
Provided
by the boy: Provided
by the troop:
Hat (ball cap style) purchase from the Troop $8.50, see the Scoutmaster
Scout Hat or no hat.
Neckerchief See the SM for the Troop neckerchief $10.00
Shirt (official tan w/red shoulder tabs)
Flag, Council and Troop 525 patches plus the
25 year veteran patch
Belt (official khaki web belt) Rank badge and badges of office
Pants/Shorts (official khaki)
Stockings (official khaki)
Registration and handbook
Ř Tee shirts can be worn, see the SM for the Cost is $10.00 see the Scoutmaster
Green Troop shirt. Special tee shirts are provided if that
Scout participates in summer camp.
Our Troop has voted, that from the date school dismisses for the summer to when school resumes the Troop “t” shirt (sports uniform) may be worn in place of the Field uniform shirt.
Official placement of insignia may also be found on the inside
front and back cover of the Scout Handbook.
This paper is offered as a guide line. Exceptions can be made BUT will be on as case by case basis.
Thom Batchelder,SM
19 April 2004