There are four places on a cub scout uniform to put patches or. Official placement of insignia female leader uniform inspection sheet right sleeve. A cub scout would only have a single service star pin at any given time showing how many years scout has been in scouts. Requirements for placing badges, patches and insignia can change from year to year. Only one temporary insignia may be worn at a time, and they are not required for correct uniforming. The tan and green scouts bsa uniform is a wellknown symbol of american scouting. However, gluing or ironing on patches is also appropriate for many patches. We hold about four uniform inspections a year and award a cub scout gold medal the first time a boy has a perfect uniform everything present, in place, and worn neatly. Cub scout uniform webelos scout uniform cub scout insignia placement official bsa uniform source for learning about uniform essentials where do i buy my uniform. Adventure loops, worn on navy blue cub scout belt only. Only one temporary patch can be worn on the pocket at a time. Wearing jamboree insignia the badge and uniform site. Uniforms can be purchased at jalenskys and at the council office.
In this post, well cover the basic cub scout patches and badges so that you can get your sons unifor your son has earned an award, now where do you put it. Scouts and scouters who received the award as a tiger cub or cub scout should also wear the gold cub scout device no. The flag may have been removed if you purchased a used uniform. Insignia such as merit badge sashes, medals, and pins are generally only. Our pack went from a shirts only unit to better than 90 percent perfect uniforming in three years by regularly recognizing those with correct uniforms at pack meetings. Cub scout leaders and female leaders wearing the official uniform shirt or blouse may wear one temporary insignia centered above the boy scouts of america strip. In general, patches that represent a position of responsibility or an award of. Cub scout uniform as part of the world wide scout movement cub scouts have their own uniform. Your uniform questions, all sewn up november 2, 2012 bryan wendell cub scouts, scouting tips, scouts bsa, venturing 39 white boxes show you where the patch belongs.
Venturers may also wear the arrow of light and eagle knots if earned. Also, pay close attention to required patches and their placement. Cub scout uniform patch placement can be very confusingespecially for a new cub scout family. The uniform inspection sheet has insignia placement guides. Longsleeved uniforms were much more prevalent in previous generations. Guide to awards and insignia boy scouts of america. Look no further than this ultimate cub scout patch placement guide. On the newer style shirt that has a pocket on the left sleeve, the patch is sewn on the pocket flap. There are multiple options for how to display these. Female boy scout leaders wear the official shirt or official long or short sleeve uniform blouse. For proper placement of awards and insignia on the cub scout uniform, download the cub scout and webelos scout uniform inspections sheet. Placements for some of the most important elements of the girl scout uniform as of 2014 are detailed here. Nibs the webelos uniform cub scout attleboro pack 24 fun for boys since 1948 for 65 years, attleboro cub scout pack 24 has been making a positive difference in cub scouts lives.
Cub scouts from several cultures and different financial levels wear the exact same uniform and cooperate as equals. The purchase of official cub scout pants, shorts, caps, belts and socks are not required. A female venturer or adult advisor may wear the girl scout gold award if earned in girl scouting. All cub scout leaders wear round cloth badges of office on the left uniform sleeve, centered directly below and touching the pack. Cub scouts are required to wear greylight colourednavy blue shorts, trousers or skirts, depending on their group.
Otherwise it may be placed in any of the positions above the left uniform pocket flap for knots. The uniform distinguishes webelos from other cub scouts. Rainbow, brownie and guide leader uniform from the uks largest and friendliest guide and scout shop. As such, i see a lot of leaders, especially females, who do not wear the uniform correctly. Uniform and insignia of the boy scouts of america wikipedia.
Webelosarrow of light uniforms boy scouts montana council. Your uniform questions, all sewn up bryan on scouting. Trousers or shortsdark pants or shorts with belt loops. See scouting faq page for help they can be displayed on a blanket, vest, wall display, shoebox, or the back of the merit badge sash. Pants the official green shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants 3. A great option for temporary cub scout patch placement is to use a patch holder like this one thats available from your local scout shop or online from scout stuff simply put the patch inside the plastic holder and hook it over the right pocket button after a year or two of scouting, your son will have a nice collection of patches. Official placement of insignia cub scout and webelos scout uniform inspection sheet shoulder seam cub scout or webelos scout right sleeve webelos scout right sleeve left sleeve cub scout left pocket the scouting seal is your. Boy scout leaders wear the olive and red visor cap, or campaign hat.
Usually, a recruiter strip is awarded to a cub scout or boy scout the first time he is successful in getting a friend, relative, classmate, or other acquaintance to join his unit. Journey to excellence or 100% boys life unit award most recent only. The picture above shows a cub scout day camp patch. The bsa has cub scout patch placement guidelines to help. The cub scout uniform is an important portion of being a true scout. For proper placement of insignia on the leader uniform, download the male leader or female leader uniform inspection forms. Its uniforms help to create an awareness of belonging. How to wear and display cub scout temporary patches.
Scoutmaster positionspecific and introduction to outdoor leader. Leaders uniforms the scout and guide shop, scout uniform. While the bsa offers a comprehensive headtotoe uniform for cub scouts, pack 802 only requires the scouts purchase the official scout uniform shirt with required patches, the scout belt necessary for display of earned belt loops, and the rank neckerchief. If you wonder where a patch goes, it is probably a temporary patch. 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 where to put those cub scout badges and patches. Shirt the official tan uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has buttonflap pockets 2. Shop where the leaders shop and earn loyalty vouchers for your group. The blue belt may be worn with the webelos tan uniform see page 14. The only requirement is that they complete the training for their position, and for. If you have a sewing machine, or are an experienced seamstress, sew the patches to the uniform to ensure they stay on for the years your scout wears the uniform. All about cub scout patch placement the spruce crafts. The scouting program in america has always included uniforms for its members and volunteers to identify members and show they are part of the boy scouts of america.
National youth leadership training nylt and the bsas national advanced youth leadership experience nayle are the names of the youth leadership training programs which replaced the old jlt junior leadership training and brownsea doubletwo training found in many of our local councils and nationally. Uniform award transfers cub to boy scouts scouter forum. Patches and pins placement cub scout pack 420 spokane. Basically, the bsa used the same guidance used during all previous jamborees with regard to the design, wearing and removal dates of nonpermanent jamboree insignia. Boy scouts of america official uniform checklists and guides for badge placement. All members of scouts in australia have the same navy blue uniform shirt, with the only difference being the change in colour on the sleeves and collar. Keep in mind that many optional patches, such as recruiter patches are for youth only.
All cub scout leaders wear round cloth badges of office on the left. Uniform guide confusion for cub scouts and scouters cub. The illustrations below demonstrate proper insignia placement on the blue scout uniform shirt for all ranks and webelos and arrow of light placement on both. Before the bsa went wild with colorful insignia, a set of trained strip. If you look in his scout handbook, youll find a guide. Only the most recent quality unit award may be worn, 4 inches below the seam. Temporary insignia, including one current world scout jamboree patch, centered on pocket. If youve tried to attach a cub scout patch, you may feel its a less timeconsuming task to scale mt. It seems that cub scout leaders and female leaders in the tanolive uniforms both have the option of putting temporary insignia over the right pocket above the bsa lettering in lieu of what would normally be a space reserved for. Belt official navyblue web belt with metal buckle or the green web belt with bsa buckle is acceptable for the 201819 program year. New uniforms have this emblem already sewn in the correct position. 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. It is the only cub scout badge that may be worn on the boy scout uniform. The bsas trained patch sends a clear message to scouts, fellow.
Now you know the boy scout patch placement for shirts and sash. Webelos no longer wear the blue cub scout uniform, and only wear the tan scouts bsa uniform colors. The uniform is one of the methods of delivering the scouts bsa and cub scouting programs. The uniform needs to be treated as a unitworn completely, or not at all. There will be a more detailed video later explaining the. The uniform, when worn fully and correctly, accomplishes four ideals of scouting. F emale cub scout leaders wear either the official navy blue pants or shorts. The citation i quoted is actually in reference to cub scout and female leaders in the general tanolive uniform.
Cub scout pack leaders wear the boy scout uniform cap or rank cap. This video is an overview of patch placement for cub scouts, where patches should be placed and what some of them mean. Cub scout patch placement can be very confusingespecially for a new cub scout family. The description of the cub scout leader uniforms is in. But what are the requirements for cub scout patch placement of temporary badges.
Typically, only one strip is awarded to a boy while he is a cub scout, and another may be awarded while he is a boy scout. Academics and sports belt loops will fit only on the blue belt. Uniform inspection sheet scout leader uniform inspection. In this article, we ll cover the basic cub scout patches and badg. A cub scout is just permitted to wear one temporary patch at a moment. The left pocket of a cub scout uniform is designed to demonstrate his current rank and other personal awards. Attaching cub scout patches doesnt have to be frustrating, though.
The uniform and insignia of the boy scouts of america bsa gives a scout visibility and. Bsa guide to awards and insignia tiger cub, wolf cub, and bear cub scout sheet webelos scout sheet boy scoutvarsity scout sheet scout leader sheet girl scouts insignia placementuniform guides. Boy scout leaders wear the olive visor cap, campaign hat, or troopapproved headgear. Shirtofficial tan boy scout short sleeve uniform shirt. Browse our selection of scouting uniforms and acessories at. Cub scout uniform 101 tips for uniform purchase and. With a few tools and a little time, you can complete your childs cub scout uniform with his earned patches. Scouts bsa youth longsleeve nylon shirt is a part of the official scouts bsa uniform. Cub scout leaders wear the blue and gold visor cap. Uniform guides badge magic badge magic badge magic. 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 are worn.
The webelos cub scout uniform has the following parts. When can adult leaders wear the bsas trained patch. The american flag is at position 1 on the right sleeve of the cub scout uniform. Boy scout long sleeve uniform shirt boy scouts of america. The webelos scout uniform consists of the following parts. To find the current proper placement of the pins, patches or other insignia for each uniform, visit the official girl scout website. Boy scout uniforms and cub scout uniforms boy scout trail. These include patches earned for participating in an activity or for completing an achievement. Uniform inspection sheet cub scout and scouts bsa adult leader uniform inspection. Now 20 years later, i my kids are in the cub scout and i am a leader in my pack.
Granted it is the highest award earned in cub scouts, and as such is the only cub scout award allowed to be displayed on the boy scout uniform as a bar patch under the left pocketand on the adult leader uniform as a red and green knot with a yellow border, above the left pocket. Scouts and leaders should wear their uniforms to all patrol meetings, troop meetings, and scout outings. A vast library of cub scouting program resources for cub scout leaders and parents of cubs andor cubaged boys. Council patch this patch is worn by all scouts and leaders to indicate the. Only the jte award for the current year may be worn on the uniform. Cub scout uniforms pack 570 pleasant prairie pack 570. Webelos scouts wearing tan uniforms and all cub scout leaders wear blue. Adventure pins, webelos scout, worn on the webelos colors or on the webelos cap. Official placement of insignia conduct the uniform inspection with common sense. 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.
The cub scout uniform consists of the navy blue shirt with the yellow section colour highlighted, across the sleeve, yoke and 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. If it is missing, you can buy a replacement flag patch at your local scout shop or online at scout stuff. There will be a more detailed video later explaining the exact placement of. Beltofficial navyblue web belt with metal buckle and tiger cub, cub scout, or webelos scout emblem. Lion rank emblem is intended to be worn on the left chest of the official cub scout uniform shirt and measures 2. Quality unit award for the current year may be worn on the uniform.
Cub scout leaders may wear one temporary insignia cen. How to encourage proper placement of patches on uniforms. The bsa regulations say that you can only have one temporary patch on your uniform at a time. Pack 24 requires only the official scout shirt and neckerchief to complete the class a uniform or the lion tshirt for lions.
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