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These pages list the parts of the uniforms for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA groups.
Placement of badges, pins, and patches are explained since this is one of the areas where uniforms are sometimes implemented incorrectly.

Cub Scout Uniforms: Lion Scout, Tiger Scout, Wolf Scout, Bear Scout, Webelos, Arrow of Light
 
Scouts BSA Uniform
 
Uniform Square Knot Patches

Placement of insignia on the uniform is important. The Uniform Inspection Sheet has insignia placement guides. There is also a Male & Female Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet.
See the Insignia Guide for more info.
Wondering where a patch goes? see Patch Placement Help.

The uniform described on subsequent pages is known as the Field Uniform.  The Activity Uniform is a Scouting-related T-Shirt and scout pants.  These two uniforms (Field and Activity) are often refered to as Class A and Class B uniforms though that terminology is not used in any official Scouting America publications and is not correct. It would be better to call them Field and Activity uniforms following the organization's terminology.

Troops and Packs are free to create their own Activity shirt. The most well-known place to design and purchase these shirts is ClassB.com which is a full-service web site offering custom t-shirts and patches. They are an official licensee of Scouting America, have a great reputation of service and quality products since 1982, and have Eagle Scouts running the company.

Scout Uniforms Method

Scout uniforms are an important part of the Scouting America programs and one of the methods of scouting. Each boy or girl gets to be part of a group demonstrated by their uniform and each group has a personal sense of identity. The scout uniform is also a display case for a scout's individual accomplishments and recognitions. We wear the uniform to associate ourselves with the principles to which we are committed - character development, citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness. The uniform is not intended to hide our individuality, but it is a way we give each other strength and support.

The Scouting movement is built on positive values. As we wear the uniform in Scouting, we stand together and encourage each other to live by those principles. Scouts and adults alike should take pride in belonging to this program and wear the uniform correctly.

The official scout uniform consists of shirt, pants, belt, and socks. A neckerchief and hat are optional. In reality, each unit may have different uniform expectations, with some expecting socks to hat while others expect just the shirt. Having all scouts consistently uniformed for meetings and outings makes for a much better adventure. It is also important to remember that the scout uniform is not a mandatory part of scouting and a scout should not be prohibited from participating just because they do not have a uniform, or a complete uniform.

Scout Uniform Memories

Many adults still have their scout uniform stored away someplace. Every badge, patch, and pin has some memory of a fun time had with other scouts. There is a great deal of pride in displaying awards and achievements earned where other scouts can see them. Keeping a scout uniform clean and up to date makes the scouting experience more fun.