The uniform described on this page 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 BSA
publications. Pack 260 has created it's own "Class B" Activity shirts,
for more information either ask your den leader, or one of the Adult
Leaders at Pack Night.
Why Do We Wear Uniforms?
The Boy Scouts of America has always been a
uniformed body. There are many reasons for this. One reason stands
out above all the rest. We wear the uniform because it is a means of
identifying ourselves openly with the principles to which we are
committed-character development, citizenship training, and physical
and mental fitness.
The fact that youth and adult members of Scouting wear a uniform
doesn't mean that we're all alike. We come from different ethnic and
racial backgrounds. We have our own religious beliefs and political
views. We are each individuals with our own family traditions and
loyalties. So the uniform is not intended to hide our individuality.
But it is a way we give each other strength and support. It is a bond
that ties us together in spite of our differences. It is a way of
making visible our commitment to a belief in God, loyalty to country,
and to helping other people.
The Scouting movement is built on positive values. As we wear the
uniform, we are openly identifying ourselves with those values where
everyone can see us. We stand together, not alone, in encouraging
others to live by those same principles. Boys and adults alike should
take pride in belonging to such a movement and wear the uniform as it
is intended.
*Click ranks for specific Information on Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Cub Scouts.
Uniform Sleeves
BADGES OF IDENTIFICATION AND TENURE
COUNCIL EMBLEM
A council shoulder patch (CSP) emblem is worn by all Cub
Scouts directly below the shoulder seam on the left sleeve. This
emblem is unique to the BSA council hosting your Cub Scout Pack.
U.S. FLAG EMBLEM
A red, white, and blue embroidered American Flag emblem
for all members. Worn by all Cub Scouts on the right sleeve. Centered
directly below the shoulder seam, it is standard issue on all Scouting
uniforms.
UNIT NUMERALS
A white numeral embroidered on red background. Worn by all
boys and pack leaders directly below council patch on the left
sleeve. When the veteran unit bar is worn, the Unit Numerals are worn
just below, and touching it.
DEN NUMERALS
A gold numeral embroidered on navy blue background. Worn
by Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts centered and touching the bottom of
the U.S. flag on the on the right sleeve.
WEBELOS DEN (PATROL) EMBLEM
Webelos Dens may have a name and wear a Boy Scout patrol
emblem instead of a den numeral, but they are still a Cub Scout Den.
This emblem can be worn by Webelos Scouts centered and touching the
bottom of the U.S. flag on the on the right sleeve. See our pages
regarding the use of the Boy Scout Patrol emblem as a Webelos Den
Emblem.
SERVICE STARS
Gold metallic numbered star worn with colored background
to indicate years of service in Scouting. Cub Scouts and Webelos
Scouts wear star(s) with gold back ground, centered 3/8 inch above the
on the left pocket. Boys who have been Tiger Cubs may wear the Tiger
Cub service star with orange background on their Cub Scout uniform.
(Note: For more information on Service Stars, visit Mike Walton's
definitive source... Year Pins & How to Wear 'em!)
WORLD CREST
The World Crest emblem should be worn by all youth and adult
leaders. The 1-1/2" diameter badge is white on a violet background. It
contains a basic fleur motif encircled by a rope tied with a reef or
square knot symbolizing the unity and brotherhood of the World
Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM) throughout the world. The
emblem should be, worn centered horizontally above the left pocket,
and placed vertically between the left shoulder seam and the top of
the pocket.
UNIFORM POCKET
BADGES OF RANK
TIGER CUB BADGE.
A diamond-shaped cloth badge, orange and black embroidered
on orange background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 6
o'clock position, as shown in Insignia Guide.
BOBCAT BADGE
A diamond-shaped cloth badge, gold and black embroidered
on light blue background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in
the 12 o'clock position, as shown in Insignia Guide.
WOLF BADGE
A diamond-shaped cloth badge, black and gray embroidered
on red background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 9
o'clock position, as shown in Insignia Guide.
BEAR BADGE
A diamond-shaped cloth badge, brown and black on green
background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 3 o'clock
position, as shown in Insignia Guide.
WEBELOS BADGE (diamond)
A
diamond-shaped cloth badge, gold and light blue embroidered on dark
blue background with gold trim. Worn centered on the left pocket as
shown in Insignia Guide. Webelos Scouts wear only the current badge of
rank (Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos badge.) Option: Webelos Scouts
who have not earned the Tiger Cubrank may wear all rank badges earned
with diamond-shaped Webelos badge.
WEBELOS BADGE (oval)
An oval-shaped cloth badge, gold and light blue
embroidered on khaki background with khaki trim. Worn centered on the
left pocket, with no other rank patches, as shown in Insignia Guide.
ARROW OF LIGHT AWARD
A
gold design embroidered on a tan background with a blue border. Worn
on the left pocket flap centered over the button. This is the highest
award in Cub Scouting and the only Cub Scout badge that may be worn on
the Boy Scout uniform.
CUB SCOUT UNIFORMS:
- Shirt—The official
uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has
button-flap pockets and "Boy Scouts of America" lettered in gold above
the right pocket.
- Trousers or shorts—Official blue. (Any blue "dockers" type pants or shorts will do fine)
- Belt—Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle and Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos Scout emblem.
- Socks—Official socks
are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger Cubs'
socks are navy blue with orange tops. Cub Scouts' socks are navy blue
with gold tops. The socks are not mandatory.
- Cap—Official navy-blue
cap with orange front panel and tiger cub emblem for Tiger Cubs;
yellow panel and wolf emblem for Wolf Cub Scouts; blue panel and bear
emblem for Bear Cub Scouts. Webelos Scouts wear an olive cap with a
plain panel bearing the Webelos logo.
- Neckerchief—Triangular
neckerchief is orange with navy-blue trim for Tiger Cubs, gold with
navy-blue trim for Wolf Cub Scouts, light blue with navy-blue trim for
Bear Cub Scouts, and plaid for Webelos Scouts. Official BSA
neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that boys should wear. Packs
should not make their own pack neckerchiefs.
- Neckerchief slide—Official
gold-tone metal slide with the Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos Scout
logo. Boys may wear handmade neckerchief slides.
WEBELOS CUB SCOUT UNIFORMS:
Webelos
Scouts may choose to wear either the blue Webelos uniform based on
the Cub Scout uniform or the tan/olive uniform similar to the one that
Boy Scouts wear.
For the tan/olive uniform, boys wear the
official Boy Scout olive trousers or shorts and official Boy Scout tan
long- or short-sleeved shirt with blue shoulder loops. Official blue
socks (with gold tops) are worn with the blue uniform, and official
olive socks (with red tops) are worn with the tan/olive uniform.
With either uniform, all Webelos Scouts
should wear the Webelos neckerchief (plaid with the Webelos emblem),
Webelos neckerchief slide (handmade slides are also acceptable),
Webelos cap, and Webelos belt buckle.
Note that the Webelos belt buckle will fit
either the blue or olive belt, but the belt loop recognitions for the
Cub Scout Academics and Sports program fit only on the blue web belt.