Uniform Standard

A. CLASS A and Full Uniform

Official BSA uniform shirt with correct emblems, neckerchief, official headgear, Scout belt, Scout uniform shorts or long pants (khaki Venture shorts are not to be worn with uniform shirt), appropriate socks (BSA green socks required with shorts), leather or athletic shoes, 6 to 8 foot length of rope. 

Adding a sash to Class A makes it a Full Uniform.  Merit Badge Sashes are worn for Boards of Review, at Courts of Honor, and other formal events.  OA sashes are only worn at OA events.  Only 1 sash at a time.

A sash is always worn on the right shoulder, NEVER on the belt. For any uniform refer first to Scout Handbook, then to BSA Insignia Guide.

B. CLASS B

Issued green Troop T-shirt or sweatshirt; Troop cap or any other BSA cap; Scout belt; Scout uniform shorts or pants, Venture shorts (if Venture member).

C. CLASS C

Any Scout related T-shirt or sweatshirt; Troop cap or any other BSA cap; Scout belt; Scout uniform shorts or pants, Venture shorts (if Venture member).

D. NON-UNIFORM

Any combination(s) not meeting one of the above standards, lean shorts, soccer (nylon) shorts, sweats, or cut-off sweats are not acceptable alternatives.

NOTE: Sweats may be worn over Scout shorts from home to a troop meeting if the weather is bad. They should be removed upon arrival at the meeting location.

E. NECKWEAR

1. Troop neckerchief (dark green with thin gold border and emblem) with BSA or handmade slide.

2. Eagle Scouts may substitute any Eagle bolo tie or neckerchief.

3. Brotherhood members of the Order of the Arrow may substitute any O.A. bolo tie or neckerchief.

4. Scouts or Scouters who have completed a Philmont trek may substitute any Philmont bolo tie or neckerchief.

5. Other BSA neckerchiefs are acceptable, except during a Court of Honor or Board of Review.

6. Neck-wear that indicates some achievement in Scouting may worn only by an individual who has earned that distinction.

F. HEADGEAR

Head gear is optional but if worn it must be:

1. Official BSA mesh cap

2. Issued Troop cap

3. Any BSA headgear indicating some achievement may be worn by an individual who has earned that distinction.

4. Official BSA campaign hat may be worn by trained troop officers or staff.

No non-BSA headgear

G. BELTS

l. Official BSA web belt

2. Scouts or Scouters who have completed a High Adventure trek (Philmont, Sommers, etc.) may substitute an appropriate leather or web belt.

H. PLACEMENT OF EMBLEMS OR PATCHES ON  UNIFORMS

PATCHES ON UNIFORMS The Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet provides instructions for all patches and their proper placement on the uniform shirt. You can get a copy original at any Scout Shop. 

A. DURING SCHOOL YEAR

I. Class A

2. Class B for the meeting immediately following a weekend outing for those who attended the outing.  (Service Projects do not count as outings for this purpose.)

B. DURING SUMMER

I. Class B - for meetings and at summer camp

2. Class A - for travel to and from camp, some at summer camp too

3. Class C as approved by the Scoutmaster

III. Outings

A. CAMPOUTS

I. Class A-Green will be worn while traveling in both directions.

2. Troop green T-shirt (Class B) immediately available on arrival.

3. Class A shirts should NOT be worn routinely around campsite or activities, but may be required for ceremonies, assemblies, or Board of Review.

4. Class C may be worn as dictated by activity and/or environment and APPROVED by the Scoutmaster.

B. SUMMER CAMP

I. Class A will be worn while traveling in both directions.

2. Troop green T-shirt (Class B) immediately available on arrival.

3. Class A shirts should NOT be worn routinely around campsite or activities, but may be required for ceremonies, assemblies, or Board of Review. (Also some camps require it for breakfast and dinner meals at Summer Camp.)

4. Summer Camp or Class C may be in campsite only. Troop T-shirt should be worn to all merit badge classes or Trail to First Class.

5. Minimum of 2 Troop shirts required for summer camp. This is the primary clothing for 7-10 days of camping.

C. SERVICE PROJECTS

Scouts should wear a Troop or Scout related shirt-- the activity and/or environment will dictate additional dress.

D. OTHER OUTINGS OR ACTIVITIES

Class A Uniform (optional headgear) unless announced otherwise prior to the event. (Travel requires Class A.)

E. DISTRICT OR COUNCIL ACTIVITIES

1. Class A - Green is required for all District or Council sponsored activities.

2. Class B is not acceptable.

IV. Official Events

A. SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCE FOR RANK ADVANCEMENT  AND BOARD OF REVIEWS

1. Scouts should present themselves in complete Class A uniform in every detail.

2. Merit Badge sash with all earned merit badges will be worn for Star Scout, Life Scout, Eagle Scout, or Eagle Palm Board of Review.

3. Any official BSA neckerchief will be worn.

4. Class A-Relaxed Standard or Class B is not acceptable unless the Board occurs during an outing and permission is obtained from the Board.

B. COURT OF HONOR

1. Scouts should present themselves in Class A-Green uniform in every detail.

2. Merit Badge sash with all earned merit badges will be worn for Star Scout, Life Scout, Eagle Scout, or Eagle Palm Board of Review.

3. Neckwear options 1, 2, or 3 will be worn.

4. Headgear is not worn if court is being held in a church. Options 2 or 4 may be worn if in some other setting.

5. Class A-Relaxed or Class B is not acceptable.

C. EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR

This is a formal event and we request all attendees to dress accordingly

1. All guidelines for Court of Honor apply.

2. Eagle Scout medals should be worn, by all Eagle Scouts.

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