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| - | {{nutshell|{{Shortcut|Cub Uniform}}<br>The [[Cub Uniform|Cub Scout Uniform]], [[Scout Uniform|Boy Scout Uniform]], and [[Uniform#When_is_a_Boy_Scout_.22in_uniform.22.3F|Adult Leader Uniform]] include the shirt, pants, belt, socks, etc. '''Wearing the shirt alone is <u>not</u> “in uniform.”''' [[Uniform#Rarely_required|The uniform is rarely ''required''.]]}}__NOTOC__ | + | {{nutshell|{{Shortcut|[[Cub Uniform]]}}<br>The [[Cub Uniform|Cub Scout Uniform]], [[Scout Uniform|Boy Scout Uniform]], and [[Uniform#When_is_a_Boy_Scout_.22in_uniform.22.3F|Adult Leader Uniform]] include the shirt, pants, belt, socks, etc. '''Wearing the shirt alone is <u>not</u> “in uniform.”''' [[Uniform#Rarely_required|The uniform is rarely ''required''.]]}}__NOTOC__ |
==When is a Cub Scout "in uniform"?== | ==When is a Cub Scout "in uniform"?== | ||
[[Image:Webelos uniform.jpg|thumb|right|135px|Webelos Uniform]] | [[Image:Webelos uniform.jpg|thumb|right|135px|Webelos Uniform]] | ||
[[Image:Cub Scout uniforms.jpg|thumb|left|Tiger and Cub Scout Uniforms]] | [[Image:Cub Scout uniforms.jpg|thumb|left|Tiger and Cub Scout Uniforms]] | ||
A Cub Scout is "in uniform" when he wears the six parts of his uniform for his program. | A Cub Scout is "in uniform" when he wears the six parts of his uniform for his program. | ||
| - | ;Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cubs | + | ;[[Tiger]], [[Wolf]], and [[Bear]] Cubs |
{{quote-source|Now that you are a Cub Scout, you get to wear a uniform like the one shown on this page and page 35. It has blue pants or shorts and a blue shirt. There is a blue belt with a Cub Scout buckle, and a neckerchief with a slide. You also wear an official cap...|[[Bookshelf#Cub Scout Resources|Cub Scout Handbooks]]}} | {{quote-source|Now that you are a Cub Scout, you get to wear a uniform like the one shown on this page and page 35. It has blue pants or shorts and a blue shirt. There is a blue belt with a Cub Scout buckle, and a neckerchief with a slide. You also wear an official cap...|[[Bookshelf#Cub Scout Resources|Cub Scout Handbooks]]}} | ||
| - | ;Webelos | + | ;[[Webelos]] |
| - | {{quote-source|The basic Webelos Uniform is either the blue uniform your son may have worn as a Cub Scout or the tan shirt and olive green trousers he'll wear as a Boy Scout. The choice is your and your son's, and it can be made at any time...The following are worn with either uniform...|[[Bookshelf#Cub Scout Resources|Webelos Scout Handbook, ©2003, pp. 20]]}} | + | {{quote-source|The basic [[Webelos]] Uniform is either the blue uniform your son may have worn as a Cub Scout or the tan shirt and olive green trousers he'll wear as a Boy Scout. The choice is your and your son's, and it can be made at any time...The following are worn with either uniform...|[[Bookshelf#Cub Scout Resources|Webelos Scout Handbook, ©2003, pp. 20]]}} |
{{quote-source|The Cub Scout/Webelos uniform has [http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/uniform/parents.aspx six required parts]: | {{quote-source|The Cub Scout/Webelos uniform has [http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/uniform/parents.aspx six required parts]: | ||
*'''Cap.''' Tiger Cub cap, Cub Scout Wolf cap, Cub Scout Bear cap, or Webelos cap | *'''Cap.''' Tiger Cub cap, Cub Scout Wolf cap, Cub Scout Bear cap, or Webelos cap | ||
*'''Neckerchief and Slide.''' Triangular for that rank level | *'''Neckerchief and Slide.''' Triangular for that rank level | ||
| - | *'''Shirt.''' Official long- or short-sleeve, blue for Tiger Cubs and | + | *'''Shirt.''' Official long- or short-sleeve, blue for [[Tiger Cubs]], [[Wolf Cubs]], and [[Bear Cubs]] and either blue or tan (optional) for [[Webelos Scouts]]. |
*'''Belt.''' Official blue web belt. Webelos Scouts wearing optional tan uniform may wear either the blue belt (preferred) and Webelos buckle or olive belt and Webelos buckle. Cub Scout belt loops are worn only on the blue belt. | *'''Belt.''' Official blue web belt. Webelos Scouts wearing optional tan uniform may wear either the blue belt (preferred) and Webelos buckle or olive belt and Webelos buckle. Cub Scout belt loops are worn only on the blue belt. | ||
*'''Pants/Shorts.''' Official, pressed; no cuffs. Blue for Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts and either blue (with blue shirt) or olive (with tan shirt) for Webelos Scouts. | *'''Pants/Shorts.''' Official, pressed; no cuffs. Blue for Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts and either blue (with blue shirt) or olive (with tan shirt) for Webelos Scouts. | ||
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==When is a Boy Scout "in uniform"?== | ==When is a Boy Scout "in uniform"?== | ||
| - | {{Shortcut|Scout Uniform}}[[Image:NewUniform.jpg|thumb|120px|left|<center><big>[http://www.bsauniforms.org/ New Uniform]</big></center>]]{{Info|''"each piece transitions to mix and match with your current uniform."'' - [http://www.bsauniforms.org/ New Uniform] [[Media:New Boy Scout Uniform.pdf|Brochure]]|auto}}[[Image:Boy Scout uniform.jpg||130px|right]] | + | {{Shortcut|[[Scout Uniform]]}}[[Image:NewUniform.jpg|thumb|120px|left|<center><big>[http://www.bsauniforms.org/ New Uniform]</big></center>]]{{Info|''"each piece transitions to mix and match with your current uniform."'' - [http://www.bsauniforms.org/ New Uniform] [[Media:New Boy Scout Uniform.pdf|Brochure]]|auto}}[[Image:Boy Scout uniform.jpg||130px|right]] |
| - | A Boy Scout is "in uniform" when he wears the four parts of his uniform. | + | A [[Boy Scout Portal|Boy Scout]] is "in uniform" when he wears the four parts of his uniform. |
{{quote-source|The complete official uniform includes the Scout long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt, Scout pants or shorts, Scout belt and buckle, Scout socks or knee socks. A neckerchief and cap or campaign hat are optional. Wear full uniform for all ceremonial and indoor activities, such as troop meetings, courts of honor, and most other indoor functions. The uniform should also be worn during special outdoor occasions, such as Scout shows, flag ceremonies and special times at summer camp. | {{quote-source|The complete official uniform includes the Scout long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt, Scout pants or shorts, Scout belt and buckle, Scout socks or knee socks. A neckerchief and cap or campaign hat are optional. Wear full uniform for all ceremonial and indoor activities, such as troop meetings, courts of honor, and most other indoor functions. The uniform should also be worn during special outdoor occasions, such as Scout shows, flag ceremonies and special times at summer camp. | ||
For outdoor activities, Scouts may wear troop or camp T-shirts with the Scout pants or shorts or other appropriate attire.|[[Bookshelf#Boy Scout Handbook|Boy Scout Handbook, Eleventh Edition, pp. 12-13]]}} | For outdoor activities, Scouts may wear troop or camp T-shirts with the Scout pants or shorts or other appropriate attire.|[[Bookshelf#Boy Scout Handbook|Boy Scout Handbook, Eleventh Edition, pp. 12-13]]}} | ||
| - | {{quote-source|The [[Boy Scout]] and [[Varsity Scout]] uniform has four required parts: | + | {{quote-source|The [[Boy Scout Portal|Boy Scout]] and [[Varsity Scout Portal|Varsity Scout]] uniform has four required parts: |
*'''Headgear.''' Optional - All troop members must wear the headgear chosen by vote of the troop/team. | *'''Headgear.''' Optional - All troop members must wear the headgear chosen by vote of the troop/team. | ||
*'''Shirt and Neckwear.''' Official long- or shortsleeve tan shirt with red (Boy Scout) or blaze orange (Varsity) shoulder loops on epaulets. The troop/team may vote to wear a neckerchief, bolo tie, or no neckwear. In any case, the collar should be unbuttoned. The troop/team has the choice of wearing the neckerchief over the turned-under collar or under the open collar. | *'''Shirt and Neckwear.''' Official long- or shortsleeve tan shirt with red (Boy Scout) or blaze orange (Varsity) shoulder loops on epaulets. The troop/team may vote to wear a neckerchief, bolo tie, or no neckwear. In any case, the collar should be unbuttoned. The troop/team has the choice of wearing the neckerchief over the turned-under collar or under the open collar. | ||
Revision as of 16:48, November 7, 2008
| This page in a nutshell: The Cub Scout Uniform, Boy Scout Uniform, and Adult Leader Uniform include the shirt, pants, belt, socks, etc. Wearing the shirt alone is not “in uniform.” The uniform is rarely required. |
When is a Cub Scout "in uniform"?
A Cub Scout is "in uniform" when he wears the six parts of his uniform for his program.
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| — Cub Scout Handbooks |
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| — Webelos Scout Handbook, ©2003, pp. 20 |
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| — Cub Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet |
When is a Boy Scout "in uniform"?
| "each piece transitions to mix and match with your current uniform." - New Uniform Brochure |
A Boy Scout is "in uniform" when he wears the four parts of his uniform.
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| — Boy Scout Handbook, Eleventh Edition, pp. 12-13 |
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| — Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet |
When is an Adult Leader "in uniform"?
The Adult Leaders' uniform has four required and one optional parts:
- Headgear. Headgear is optional.
- Shirt/Blouse and Neckwear. Long or short sleeves with appropriate loops on epaulets. Neckwear is optional but must be worn according to specifications in the Insignia Guide. Male Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear the official tan shirt. Female Cub Scout leaders wear either the official yellow blouse or the official tan blouse. Female Boy Scout leaders wear the official tan blouse. Male Venturing leaders wear the official green shirt. Female Venturing leaders wear the official green blouse.
- Pants/Shorts. Units have no option to change. Male Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear the official olive-colored shorts or pants with no cuffs. Female Cub Scout leaders wear the official blue shorts, skirt, or pants with the yellow blouse or the official olive-colored shorts or pants with the tan blouse. Venturing leaders wear the official gray pants or shorts.
- Belt. Male leaders wear the official olive web belt or official leather belt with the buckle of their choice. Female leaders wear the official blue Cub Scout or Webelos Scout buckle with blue pants, or the official olive web belt or official leather belt with the buckle of their choice with olive pants.
- Socks. Male Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear olive green socks with red tops with shorts or pants. Female leaders wear the blue socks with gold tops with the blue shorts or pants, or the olive green socks with red tops with olive-colored shorts or pants. Venturing leaders wear the official gray socks.
- Nameplates are optional.
---Adult Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet
See the online Insignia Guide for more information. You can purchase uniforms online at Scoutstuff.org or at local Scout Shops.
Rarely required
The uniform is rarely requried. Even for an Eagle Scout Board of Review, the uniform "should" be worn but is not required to be worn:
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| — Board of Review |
There are two exceptions:
- Scout and adult leader participants attending a National Jamboree are required to be in uniform. (Visitors do not need to be in uniform.)
- The National Honor Patrol Award requires that at least 75 percent of the patrol's membership wear the full uniform correctly.
Badges of Rank Are for Youth Members
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| — Insignia Special Regulations |
Prohibition of Alteration
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| — BSA Rules and Regulations -- Article X, Section 4. INSIGNIA, UNIFORMS and BADGES |
The Uniform is one of the Aims and Methods of Scouting
The Scout Uniform is one of the Aims and Methods of the Scouting Program.
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| — Aims and Methods of the Scouting Program |
External links
- Online Insignia Guide
- Purchase uniforms online at Scoutstuff.org
- Find local Scout Shops
- New Uniform Brochure - "each piece transitions to mix and match with your current uniform."
- Other the New Uniform
