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Uniform Details



  Officially, the BSA has ONE uniform, and any historical version of it is acceptable (once official, always official).  It is found in the front pages of every Scout Handbook.

The official BSA uniform is comprised of:
a troop-issued hat *
a troop neckerchief *
BSA tan shirt (with patches placed in the proper spots)
a Merit Badge Sash **
BSA olive pants
BSA web belt w/ buckle
BSA socks

This is THE official uniform, but in many pieces of BSA literature it may be referred to as the FIELD uniform, or commonly, the "Class A" .
*  Technically, hats and neckerchiefs (and how they are worn) are optional in the BSA Uniform Guide, but if the wearing of either is adopted by a troop, they are then considered official components of the uniform.  We wear both.  The hat is the "baseball cap" variety, and the neckerchief bearing our logo is to be worn UNDER the collar with the top button of the shirt unbuttoned.

** The Merit Badge Sash, worn over the right shoulder, is impractical for most Scouting-related activities.  It is therefore only worn at ceremonial events or select meetings such as a Court of Honor.

It is not always practical to wear the Field Uniform shirt every minute a Scout is involved in a scouting-related activity.   The BSA offers a variety of polo-type shirts and tee shirts imprinted with BSA logos, and many troops (ours included) often opt to have custom printed shirts made. 

It is customary practice that when a troop (as a whole) agrees on a standard shirt, they will opt to wear it INSTEAD of the BSA olive shirt, and in many items of BSA literature, this will be referred to as an ACTIVITY uniform, or  "Class B".


Historically, the BSA offers major redesigns to the uniform about every 20 years.  This past year, the BSA announced the "Centennial Uniform" with "switchback" pants and some color changes to troop number decals and shoulder loops.   This is the 5th major redesign in the BSA's 100 year history.

Attachments
Icon File Name Comment  
Form Scout Inspection.pdf Uniform Inspection  

Where can I purchase a uniform, handbook and more?


You have several options as to where to purchase the scout uniform and additional scout necessities.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Ore-Ida Shop
    • 8901 W Franklin Rd
      Boise, ID 83709-0638
      (208) 376-4411
      Hours:
      M,T,T,F 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
      Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
      Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
      Closed Sunday
  • A Scout is Thirfty-Uniform Exchange
    • 201 N Kings Road #102
      Nampa, ID 83687
      (208) 468-9939 or 863-7730
      Open Weekdays 9am-5pm , Saturdays and Evenings Appointments call

Class "B" T-Shirts



Class "B" activity  ORANGE T-shirts are available for purchase through out the year. Please contact your Troop leader or committee chair person for additional details.
A general order form is attached below.
Attachments
Icon File Name Comment  
Scout Shirt Orders.doc Updated Nov 2011  
Scout Shirt Orders.doc update Feb 2014  
Scout Shirt Orders.pdf April 2011 order form  
Troop 62 Class B Scout Shirt order form June 2014.docx updated June 2014