Alongside their shirts, scouts might wear the accompanying blue uniform trousers or skirt, or they might save their uniform bottoms to wear for special occasions like awards ceremonies and public events choosing to wear something more casual with their shirt during the week. Neckwear is not required with the shortsleeve shirt worn open at the neck. So which adult leaders are eligible to wear this badge of honor. I sat 2 weekends ago sewing all the patches onto a new tan shirt because little bit got big and outgrew his. I think the selfesteem of the boy is more important than the placement of a few patches or insignia. In a mix of 55% polyester and 45% wool, fabric is made to last longer, wear more comfortably and offer an appealing fit. Council shoulder patch is directly below the shoulder seam. In this article, well cover the basic cub scout patches and badges so that you can get your childs uniform ready for. First, lets establish what items normally belong on the right pocket of the official boy scout uniform.
View our patch designs for councils, any patch layout can be used for a council event, or visit the custom boy scout council patches info page for all the price breaks and size options for your council and. The bsas trained patch sends a clear message to scouts, fellow. Get the basics of patch placement and download useful uniform inspection tools. Well we have news for you, we are going to be able to help you understand the boy scout patch placement on your shirt, sleeves and your sash. George crowl part 1 introduction through basic pin. Olive leaders tie or cub scout or boy scout bolo tie with tan shirt. Prepare for the adventures ahead with the official bsa scouting and leader uniforms. The order of the arrow has adopted the jacshirt as its official jacket, and members may wear the 6inch national order of the arrow patch centered on the back.
D en leaders wear the same visored cap as the youth they serve. If youre wondering where you place patches on a boy scout uniform, youve come to the right place. All about cub scout patch placement the spruce crafts. Council shoulder patches currently stocked by the boy scouts of america. Uniform inspection sheet scout leader uniform inspection.
Scout and scout leader, worn with troop neckerchief. There will be a more detailed video later explaining the exact placement of. In either case, the webelos hat and plaid neckerchief are worn. Boy scout leaders wear the olive visor cap, campaign hat, or troopapproved headgear. Scout and scout leader, worn with opencollar shirt. Before you begin to sew, take a look at patch placement requirements for cub scouts and. Bsa guide to awards and insignia tiger cub, wolf cub, and bear cub scout sheet webelos scout sheet boy. Check out our raingear and grab that windbreaker youve been thinking about.
In this article, well cover the basic cub scout patches and badges so that you can get your childs uniform ready for their first cub scout meeting check out the easiest way ever to sew on cub scout patches this post will walk you through the cub scout insignia placement. Left sleeve n council shoulder patch is directly below the shoulder seam. This video is an overview of patch placement for cub scouts, where patches should be placed and what some of them mean. I checked in with peter self, team leader for member experience innovation, to. Beltofficial navyblue web belt with metal buckle and tiger cub, cub scout, or webelos scout emblem. A cub scout is just permitted to wear one temporary patch at a moment. Shirtthe official uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has buttonflap pockets and boy scouts of america lettered in gold above the right pocket trousers, shorts or skorts official. Well we have news for you, we are going to be able to help you understand. Cub scout patch placement can be very confusingespecially for a new cub scout family.
Our adult leaders and volunteers set the example by wearing our. The bsa also has an official patch placement and uniform inspection sheet that provides even more detail. Official placement of insignia on uniform boy scout patches. Venturers may also wear the arrow of light and eagle knots if earned. The boy scouts also want to help you with boy scout uniform patch placement. One back patch is allowed, centered up and down as described by owl62. Badge magic is the revolutionary way to attach badges to uniforms, blankets, vests, jackets, backpacks and other items, and you can do it without sewing or ironing.
When the scouts earn their webelos rank, they will wear the badge sewn onto the left. Guide to awards and insignia boy scouts of america. When and where adults and youth should wear the eagle scout medal is the subject of todays ask the expert. Merit badge placement on the sash is up to the scout. The bsa insignia guide discusses all the uniforming, patch placement, and other insignia use. Scoutmaster positionspecific and introduction to outdoor leader skills. See scouting faq page for help they can be displayed on a blanket, vest, wall display, shoebox, or. Class a uniform patch placement girl scout vest, boy scout uniform, boy. As a universal symbol of scouting, the official bsa uniform is known for lasting through countless adventures and bringing scouts together with a common thread. Cub scout adult leader uniform boy scouts of america. Boy scout leader long sleeve shirt, size medium 15 15 12 cu112b. Are you or someone you love in boy scouts but you are not 100 percent sure where to place the badges you have. Think about the boys selfesteem, both in being singled out for misplacement of a badge and for having to wear something with.
Apr 20, 20 official placement of insignia on uniform. Boy scout youth advancement patches may be worn on the venturing uniform, but they cannot wear both the boy scout rank patch and a venturing awards patch at the same time. Collar pin a pin specifically designed to be worn on the leaders dress uniform coat collar. Pin by leslie straw on scouts with images boy scout patches. Sep 07, 2018 are you or someone you love in boy scouts but you are not 100 percent sure where to place the badges you have. This is the only cub scout award which may be worn on a boy scout uniform. Im not familiar with any bsa jak shirt in the last 16 years in any color other than red. Uniform and badge placement events state cub commissioner challenge cub scout leadership course. Uniform and badge placement scouts victoria australia. You can also find the boy scout varsity scout uniform inspection sheet online, which provides all of the measurements and pictures to help you place the patches correctly.
Boy scouts of america official uniform checklists and guides for badge placement. The 20 boy scout merit badge requirements handbook and the scout field manual are suggested, but not necessary. Scout sheet scout leader sheet girl scouts insignia placement uniform. All cub scout leaders wear round cloth badges of office on the left uniform sleeve, centered directly below and touching the pack numeral. Official uniform checklists and guides for badge placement. Some of the bsa web pages and guides are listing old information. Neckerchief, if applicable, is worn over the turnedunder collar or under the open collar. In this article, well cover the basic cub scout patches and badges so that you can get your childs uniform ready for their first cub scout meeting. A jamboree patch or an international experience patch one or the other. Learn how to identify different types of nonpoisonous and poisonous leaves, like poison sumac, sugar maple, poison oak, gingko, and poison ivy. Webelosarrow of light uniforms webelos, whether in their first year or working towards their arrow of light, have the choice between wearing the blue uniform or the khaki uniform. Now theres an honor guard patch to recognize this important role. The name tag can be worn on either the pocket flap of the right pocket or above the boy scouts of america strip.
Shirt the official uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has buttonflap pockets and boy scouts of america lettered in gold above the right pocket. I hope that leaders who insist on correct placement will think twice about it. Take the guesswork out of scout uniforms with the scout shops uniform builder tool. The unit number patch must be worn below the council patch.
Before the bsa went wild with colorful insignia, a set of trained strip corresponding to the background color of the uniform or contrasting in the case of the boy scout trained leader patch, as shown. Apr 20, 20 whether youre a curious hiker or nervous camper, leaf identification is a useful skill to have. Flatfront, forestgreen style includes front pockets and two back welt pockets. Uniform placement guideline sheets are usually available from local scout stores. If it is missing, you can buy a replacement flag patch at your local scout shop or online at scout stuff. Pants the official green shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants. Scouts and leaders should wear their uniforms to all patrol meetings, troop meetings, and scout outings. Shop our amazing selection of bsa, cub scout, and eagle scout branded apparel for youths, men, and women.
Pictorial guides are included in many of the boy scout manuals. How to encourage proper placement of patches on uniforms. Official placement of insignia conduct the uniform inspection with common sense. Eventually all boy scouts were allowed to wear it if their troop decided it was to be their unit headgear. A cub scout, webelos, boy scout, venturer or explorer always looks sharp in their uniform. A new adult blend of 85% wool and 15% nylon creates a comfortable, washable fabric thats not only durable but delivers all the. The placement of the patches a cub scout wears on his uniform must be in accordance with the guidelines of the boy scouts of america. There will be a more detailed video later explaining the exact.
General boy scout uniforming as of 2 april 2009, i do not have a complete set of images of the centennial uniform which the boy scouts of america introduced in 2008. Scout sheet scout leader sheet girl scouts insignia placementuniform. The smaller trained strip is worn on the flap of the technology pocket the left shoulder pocket when wearing the centennial uniform shirt. The adult uniform will have mostly the same insignia on the sleeves as the cub scout uniform, depending on their position with the pack. You can also find the boy scoutvarsity scout uniform. Optional accessories such as hats, hoodies, are also available. If you wonder where a patch goes, it is probably a temporary patch. Jan 26, 2017 this video is an overview of patch placement for cub scouts, where patches should be placed and what some of them mean. To foster patrol identity, each patrol chooses a patrol patch and creates a patrol flag, name, and yell. Official placement of insignia female leader uniform inspection sheet right sleeve.
I remember back when i was a boy scout, besides the bsa scout emblem, many a jacshirt displayed the philmont bull black felt patch above the left pocket, as well as oa lodge patches. A female venturer or adult advisor may wear the girl scout gold award if earned in girl scouting. When should youth and adults wear the eagle scout medal. For custom patches and emblems commissioned by a council, unit, or other scouting organization, a licensee must not produce. The uniform inspection sheet has insignia placement guides. For years, boy scout honor guards have added reverence, dignity and patriotism to events. On short sleeve shirts with a pocket they should be centered on the pocket. Placement of world conservation award scouter forum. The badges can be displayed in rows of two or three, starting three inches down from the top of the sash. Cub scout pack leaders wear the boy scout uniform cap or rank cap. Uniform guide confusion for cub scouts and scouters cub. Build cub scout, venturing scout or scouts bsa official looks with ease.
Patrol patches go under the usa flag on the right sleeve of the uniform. The bsas trained patch sends a clear message to scouts, fellow scouters and parents. Official placement of insignia on uniform boy scout. As far as patch placement for adult scouter uniforms, it is somewhat simpler, as adults do not earn cub scout rank badges or most cub scout awards.
Neckerchief, if applicable, is worn over the turnedunder collar or under. The diagram to the left gives an overview of where the patches should be placed on your scouts uniform. Webelos, whether in their first year or working towards their arrow of light, have the choice between wearing the blue uniform or the khaki uniform in either case, the webelos hat and plaid neckerchief. This one represents a leaders devotion after completing training, serving two years as a boy. Think about the boys selfesteem, both in being singled out for misplacement of a badge and for having to wear something with holes in it. Where does the librarian patch go on the boy scout shirt. Order of the arrow identification, lodge insignia fits the exact size and shape of right pocket flap and may not extend beyond this size and shape in any way. In addition, a special leadership corps patch was created to be worn on the right sleeve in place of the. C ub scout pack leaders wear the boy scout uniform cap or rank cap. We did photoshop in the color version of the bsa beaver patrol patch to make it stand out more. Placement of the name tag is found in the uniform and insignia guide.
Uniforms official bsa scout shop boy scouts of america. Boy scout uniform scouts bsa boy scouts cub scouts. Sashes and such the bsa insignia guide discusses all the uniforming, patch placement, and other insignia use. Shirt the official tan uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has buttonflap pockets.
Know your boy scouts square knots scouting magazine. At least now i know this for the new patrol leader patch and rank patch i have to do tomorrow night. Bsa cub scout adult leader shirt sz lg classic logo style vintage look. The boy scouts national uniform and insignia committee decided when the badge was first made available that the cub scout and boy scout world conservation awards would be temporary emblems. Shown is the older white number on red field style of patch. Class b uniform troop 801s class b uniform is a forest green tee shirt with the. Temporary emblems are worn centered on the right pocket of either the cub scout and boy scout varsity scout uniforms. Cub scouts from several cultures and different financial levels wear the exact same uniform and cooperate as equals. Dont worry, boy scout leaders, plenty of knots exist to fill up your uniform shirt, too. Cub scout leader, optional wear with opencollar shirt. Webelos scout left pocket tan shirt recruiter boyscoutsofameri ca temporary patch right pocket recruiter strip national summertime pack award pin cub scout outdoor activity award not more than five medals may be worn at a time, pinned in a single row immediately. Most collar pins are 78 or 1 2326mm in length or diameter. Introducing a convenient update to the stillclassic red uniform jacshirt.
There are specific guidelines regarding placement of the badges on a scouts uniform. The monterey bay area council patch must be worn at the top of the left sleeve. Owl62 the only green wool jackshirts ive seen were a professional recognition from boys life and were only presented for a year or two some 17 years ago. Webelosarrow of light uniforms boy scouts montana council. Position patches badges of office such as scoutmaster, senior patrol leader and librarian go on the left shoulder. Boy scout patrol patches classb custom apparel and products.
Vintage 1981 joseph csatari the patrol leader boy scouts of america print boy. Webelos and arrows of light wear the tan uniform shirt like boy scouts. This thread is for identifying known and apparent uniform errors. Female boy scout leaders wear the official shirt or official long or short sleeve uniform blouse.
On a cub scout uniform, patch placement is an important part of creating the unified feeling of being a member of the cub scouts. Now you know the boy scout patch placement for shirts and sash. The green bordered and lettered version should be worn by venturers and venturing adults, sea scouting adults and sea scouts. When can adult leaders wear the bsas trained patch.