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=== Shirts === | === Shirts === | ||
Official uniform [[shirt]]s and blouses are of the button-up style with a pointed collar, two front button-flap | Official uniform [[shirt]]s and blouses are of the button-up style with a pointed collar, two front button-flap pockets, and long or short sleeves. All shirts come with a US flag attached to the right shoulder and a BSA logo strip above the right pocket. The shirttail is tucked in. | ||
=== Shoulder loops === | === Shoulder loops === | ||
All shirts except the blue Cub Scout shirt have shoulder straps (often referred to as [[epaulette]]s). Colored shoulder loops (often called tabs) are worn on the straps to indicate the program level. Cub Scouting adults at the pack level and Webelos Scouts who choose to wear the khaki shirt use blue shoulder loops. Boy Scouts and troop-level adults use | All shirts except the blue Cub Scout shirt have shoulder straps (often referred to as [[epaulette]]s). Colored shoulder loops (often called tabs) are worn on the straps to indicate the program level. Cub Scouting adults at the pack level and Webelos Scouts who choose to wear the khaki shirt use blue shoulder loops. Boy Scouts and troop-level adults use green shoulder loops, while Varsity Scouts and team-level adults use blaze (orange) loops. Green shoulder loops identify Venturing youth and adults at the crew level. Adults or youth with a district or council position wear silver loops while those with area, regional or national positions wear gold loops. | ||
=== Insignia === | === Insignia === | ||
A wide variety of [[insignia]] in the form of cloth patches are worn on the uniform. In general, patches that represent a position of responsibility or an award of merit are referred to as [[badge]]s and all others are | A wide variety of [[insignia]] in the form of cloth patches are worn on the uniform. In general, patches that represent a position of responsibility or an award of merit are referred to as [[badge]]s and all others are emblems. Other insignia is in the form of pins and medals.<ref name="iguide" /> | ||
== Boy Scout uniform == | == Boy Scout uniform == | ||
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The official Boy Scout [[uniform]] is the default uniform of the BSA and can be worn by any adult leader, by Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts, and as an option for Webelos Scouts. The shirt is [[khaki (color)|khaki]] (tan) shirt, with buttons. Adult and youth males wear [[Olive (color)|olive green]] [[trousers|pants]] or [[shorts]] while female leaders may wear olive green pants, shorts, culottes or a skirt. In 2006, the National Supply Group introduced the Switchbacks ™ official uniform pants as another option. These are made of lightweight nylon material and zip off at the knee to convert them into shorts. The official Boy Scout uniform also includes a variety of options for official socks and belts. | The official Boy Scout [[uniform]] is the default uniform of the BSA and can be worn by any adult leader, by Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts, and as an option for Webelos Scouts. The shirt is [[khaki (color)|khaki]] (tan) shirt, with buttons. Adult and youth males wear [[Olive (color)|olive green]] [[trousers|pants]] or [[shorts]] while female leaders may wear olive green pants, shorts, culottes or a skirt. In 2006, the National Supply Group introduced the Switchbacks ™ official uniform pants as another option. These are made of lightweight nylon material and zip off at the knee to convert them into shorts. The official Boy Scout uniform also includes a variety of options for official socks and belts. | ||
The official cap is olive green | The official cap is olive green and a stitched Scout emblem. The troop may also choose the [[campaign hat]], but today these are seen mostly in historical troops (i.e. pre-World War II), and by leaders in a training course. Many troops elect to create custom caps. | ||
A variety of official neckerchiefs are available or the troop can create their own design. Many troops now opt not to wear a neckerchief. Special neckerchiefs such as [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle Scout]] or [[Wood Badge]] are generally worn on formal occasions. Insignia such as sashes, medals, and pins are generally only worn only on formal occasions. | A variety of official neckerchiefs are available or the troop can create their own design. Many troops now opt not to wear a neckerchief. Special neckerchiefs such as [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle Scout]] or [[Wood Badge]] are generally worn on formal occasions. Insignia such as sashes, medals, and pins are generally only worn only on formal occasions. | ||
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Below this, Scouts at the unit level wear a unit number and units with veteran status may wear a veteran unit bar above the numbers. Lone Cub Scouts and Lone Scouts wear the Lone Scout emblem in place of the unit numeral. | Below this, Scouts at the unit level wear a unit number and units with veteran status may wear a veteran unit bar above the numbers. Lone Cub Scouts and Lone Scouts wear the Lone Scout emblem in place of the unit numeral. | ||
Below this is worn any leadership emblem that represents a position of responsibility. The trained emblem may be worn below the leadership emblem as earned | Below this is worn any leadership emblem that represents a position of responsibility. The trained emblem may be worn below or above the leadership emblem as earned depending on whether the shirt is a standard uniform shirt Centennial uniform shirt with a sleeve pocket. A trained emblem may only be worn in conjunction with the current position. Qualified commissioners may wear the Commissioner Arrowhead Honor in the bottom-most position. | ||
Youth who are serving as a den chief may wear a den chief cord around the left shoulder instead of the emblem. Den chiefs who earn the Den Chief Service Award or Webelos Den Chief Service Award may wear the service award cord in addition to the den chief cord, and may continue to wear it for as long they are a youth. | Youth who are serving as a den chief may wear a den chief cord around the left shoulder instead of the emblem. Den chiefs who earn the Den Chief Service Award or Webelos Den Chief Service Award may wear the service award cord in addition to the den chief cord, and may continue to wear it for as long they are a youth. | ||
=== Right sleeve === | === Right sleeve === | ||
Official uniforms come with the US flag sewn to the top of the sleeve | Official uniforms come with the US flag sewn to the top of the sleeve. | ||
Below the flag, Cub Scouts (including Webelos) may wear a den number and Boy Scouts and Webelos Scouts (as an option) may wear a patrol emblem. In the next position, Scouts and Scouters may wear the most recent Quality Unit emblem earned by their unit. District or Council level scouters may wear the most recently earned Quality District or Quality Council patch. Venturers may wear the official Venturing emblem or an approved specialty emblem below the flag. Scouts and Scouters at the area or regional level may wear a region emblem below the flag. | Below the flag, Cub Scouts (including Webelos) may wear a den number and Boy Scouts and Webelos Scouts (as an option) may wear a patrol emblem. In the next position, Scouts and Scouters may wear the most recent Quality Unit emblem earned by their unit. District or Council level scouters may wear the most recently earned Quality District or Quality Council patch. Venturers may wear the official Venturing emblem or an approved specialty emblem below the flag. Scouts and Scouters at the area or regional level may wear a region emblem below the flag. | ||
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The space on the right pocket is reserved for one temporary insignia, such as patches from summer camps or other activities, which should be centered on the pocket. Members of the [[Order of the Arrow]] may wear lodge insignia on the flap of the right pocket. | The space on the right pocket is reserved for one temporary insignia, such as patches from summer camps or other activities, which should be centered on the pocket. Members of the [[Order of the Arrow]] may wear lodge insignia on the flap of the right pocket. | ||
Official uniforms have | Official uniforms have the words 'Boy Scouts of America' either sewn or adhered immediately above the right pocket. There are several insignia that can be placed above the BSA strip, including interpreter strips indicating foreign languages spoken. Varsity Scouts and Boy Scouts in a Venture patrol may wear the corresponding program strip above the interpreter strips. If worn, a name tag may be placed just above the BSA strip and interpreter, Varsity, and Venture strips if worn, or on the flap of the right pocket if no lodge insignia is used. Scouts or Scouters that have participated in a National or World Jamboree may wear the corresponding patch centered between the right pocket and the shoulder seam. Visitors to such events may not wear the patch.<ref name="Scout Inspection"/> | ||
Female Cub Scout leaders may wear one temporary insignia centered between the BSA strip and the shoulder seam.<ref>{{cite web | author= | year=1997, 1999 printing | title=Female Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet | work= | url=http://www.scouting.org/forms/34281.pdf | id=#34281A |publisher = Boy Scouts of America | accessdate=20 December | accessyear=2006}}</ref> | Female Cub Scout leaders may wear one temporary insignia centered between the BSA strip and the shoulder seam.<ref>{{cite web | author= | year=1997, 1999 printing | title=Female Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet | work= | url=http://www.scouting.org/forms/34281.pdf | id=#34281A |publisher = Boy Scouts of America | accessdate=20 December | accessyear=2006}}</ref> | ||
