Troop 714 Scout Handbook

Uniform

Standard Uniform

The standard uniform of the Boy Scouts of America consists of the following:

• Shirt:  Standard BSA short or long sleeve shirt with red shoulder loops and the following patches sewn on according to the BSA insignia guide:

• World Crest

• Circle 10 Council patch

• Troop number

• American flag

• Patrol patch

• Rank patch

• Other awards that are designated for display on the shirt.

Do not wear patches that are not included in the insignia guide.

• Neckerchief:  BSA green with red embroidery. An Eagle Scout may wear the neckerchief of rank. Adults may wear neckerchiefs of achievements earned.

• Slide:  BSA or Scout-made neckerchief slide.

• Pants:  BSA green pants. Shorts are optional for summer wear.

• Belt:  BSA green web belt or BSA leather belt with BSA buckle.

• Socks:  BSA green socks with red tops.  If wool or other hiking socks are worn they should be turned down so that the Scout socks are exposed.

• Hat:  Troop hat or other BSA hat approved by the Scoutmaster.

• Handbook:  The Boy Scout Handbook.

Utility Uniform

The Utility uniform consists of casual “Jean” style pants or shorts, an official Troop 714 t-shirt and an official Troop 714 hat.  During campouts, a Scout may wear a BSA or other casual shirt with printing appropriate for Scouting or no printing at all.  No offensive prints or slogans are allowed.

When to Wear the Uniform

The standard uniform of the Boy Scouts of America is worn at the following activities:

• All Troop Meetings (hat, neckerchief, slide optional)

• All Boards of Review

• All Courts of Honor

• Camping Trip departure and return (hat, neckerchief, slide optional)

• Popcorn and Scout Show ticket sales activities

• Any other activity where the Scoutmaster or Troop Leaders Council feels the uniform is appropriate.

The standard uniform is NOT worn for any fund raising activity except popcorn or Scout Show ticket sales.