Uniform Requirements

The uniform makes the Boy 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 Boy Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the Boy Scout identify in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals. The uniform is practical attire for Boy Scout activities and provides a way for Boy Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished.

The uniform to be worn is determined by the type of activity and is made known prior to the activity normally on the Permission Slip for the activity.

Class A: Scout Hat, Scout Shirt with all appropriate insignia, Troop Neckerchief with slide, Scout socks, Scout belt and buckle, and Scout pants or Scout shorts. Shorts should be reserved for less formal events--long pants for formal events. If shorts are worn scout socks are required. If you are only going to get one pair, get long pants.
Used for: Troop Meetings, Ceremonies, Service Projects not requiring physical work, Travel, Scoutmaster Conference, Board of Review. Long pants should be worn for more dignified events such as ceremonies.

Class B: Scout Hat, green T-shirt; clean, neat, well fitting pants or shorts without holes in them. Any T-shirt that is from a scout camp/scout activity is also allowed. Only scout T-shirts should be worn.
Used for: Work Parties, Hikes, in camp or other locations when the Class A uniform may become soiled or damaged.

Class C: Casual clothing to be worn when doing strenuous or dirty work parties or when having an outing at some public place such as ball games, pizza parlors, etc.
Used for: Work Parties or other places deemed appropriate by troop leadership.

Class F: Formal uniform. Class A uniform with long pants and the addition of the Merit Badge sash and appropriate medals.
Used for: Courts of Honor and other formal ceremonies.

The placement of insignia can be found inside the cover of your Scout Handbook or on the Uniform Inspection Sheet.

Class 'A' Scout Uniform Insignia