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To many adults who were Scouts in their early years, Boy Scouts of America has become sloppy. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way some Scouts wear their uniforms. Wearing uniform shirts unbuttoned and hanging out has become an accepted practice. In Troop 27 we hold the wearing of the uniform in the highest regard. It is a reflection of the Scout, the Troop, and Boy Scouts of America in general. As such, great emphasis should be placed on “getting it right”. Please refer the following links to see the correct placement of all badges, patches, and knots. Thanks!

Official Placement of Insignia

How to wear BSA Knots

** Camouflage pants are NOT authorized when wearing Class A or B Uniforms

Class A Full Dress:

Long sleeve Supplex Nylon scout shirt
All appropriate insignia with correct placement
BSA Switchback pants
Troop Hat
Merit Badge sash OR Order of the Arrow sash
Service Stars
Attendance Pins
Official BSA Belt
Troop Neckerchief
Medals (No more than 5)
Necklace awards (i.e. Woodbadge, no more than 5)
No flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes

This uniform is worn to Court of Honor, Blue and Gold Banquet, official events, or when posing for an official photograph. It shows you in your best scouting attire and displays your honors and accomplishments.

Class A:

Long sleeve Supplex Nylon scout shirt
All appropriate insignia with correct placement
BSA Switchback pants
Troop Hat
Official BSA Belt
NO merit badge sash
NO Order of the Arrow sash
NO Medals
NO Neckerchief
NO Pins
No flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes

This Uniform is worn to Troop Meetings, Patrol Leaders Council Meetings, and Troop Committee Meetings. It is the official travel and fundraising uniform of Troop 27.

Class B:

Yellow short sleeve Troop 27 T-shirt or Red long sleeve Troop 27 T-shirt
Troop hat
Long or short pants (blue jeans without tears or fade OR dark green pants)
Camouflage pants are NOT authorized when wearing Class A or B Uniforms

Class C:

Any tee-shirt
Any short or long pant

This is the get grubby uniform for camp activities

Uniform Resources

Although the initial investment in a Scout uniform may seem expensive, the uniform is rugged and the Scout will usually outgrow it before it wears out. When buying uniforms keep growth in mind.

Uniform Sources: Boy Scout Office
7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78723-2399
Phone: 512-926-6363 or 1-800-444-1910
Fax: 512-926-6870

BSA Retail Catalog Sales
1-800-323-0732
www.scoutstuff.org

Class B T-shirts are purchased from the troop.

Troop 27 specific uniform rules

1. Neckerchief will be tightly rolled with square ends