Uniforms 101

The Importance of the Scout Uniform

Scouting America (BSA) and Cub Scouts have been utilizing the method of wearing a uniform since the beginning of Scouting. Decades of experience have shown us that uniforms have many benefits to offer our Scouts.

Equality – The uniform represents a democratic ideal of equality. Boys and girls from various cultures and/or different economic levels all wear the same uniform. This promotes a sense of cooperation as equals, unity, and inclusion amongst their piers.
Identification – The uniform helps others identify an individual as a member of the Cub Scout organization. Badges, neckerchief, and hat convey to other members which den, pack, and/or council they belong. It also helps identify our Scouts in the community promoting good citizenship and service to others.
Achievement – The uniform allows the opportunity for a Scout to displays any badges and/or awards of the accomplishments they have earned and can be immediately recognized and explained.
Commitment – Wearing a uniform is a constant reminder to each Cub Scout of their commitment to the ideals and purposes of Cub Scouting: duty to God, loyalty to country, and helpfulness to others.

For these reasons, and more, all parents and Leaders should emphasize to their Scouts the importance of wearing the correct and complete uniform class on all suitable occasions.

Cub Scout uniforms serve a dual purpose, demonstrating that a Scout is part of a team and showing individual achievement. Wearing the uniform to meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, and good behavior.

Pack 5 takes pride in our appearance both as individuals and as a Pack. We encourage every Cub Scout to wear either their Class A or Class B Uniform when appropriate to each Scouting event. However no Scout will ever be turned away or excluded for not wearing the right thing.

Field & Pack Uniform Guidelines

The Official Cub Scout BSA Uniform & Pack 5's Supplementary Uniform

Class-A for Cubs

The Official Class-A Uniform Lion- Webelos:

- - Shirt - Official navy-blue, short sleeve, tucked in.
  - Bottoms - Navy-blue pants, shorts, or skort.
  - Belt - Official navy-blue webbed belt, metal buckle. On which they can display the Adventure Loops they have earned.
  - Socks - Available in various lengths, with a colored band at the top coordinating with the Scouts current rank/den.
  - Cap - Official navy-blue with current rank/den color and emblem.
  - *Neckerchief - Color coded to the Scouts current rank/den.
  - *Slide - Gold-tone metal slide with the current rank/den emblem.
  - Webelos Adventure Colors - Are worn on the right sleeve to display the Webelos Adventure Pins that have been earned.

Class-A for AOL

The Official Class-A Uniform Arrow of Light:

- - Shirt - The official tan uniform shirt short sleeves, tucked in.
  - Bottoms - The official green shorts, long pants, or skorts.
  - Belt - The official green web belt with BSA buckle.
  - Socks - The Official green socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee.
  - Cap - Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official BSA hat.
  - *Neckerchief - Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official BSA neckerchief.
  - *Slide - Official Scouts BSA slide with BSA emblem.
  - Adventure Colors - Are worn on the right sleeve to display the Arrow of Light Adventure Pins that have been earned.
  - Epaulettes - Official Cub Scouts blue loops are worn on the shoulders of the shirt.

Pack 5's Class-B

Class-B for all Scouts, Leaders, & Parents/Adults:

- - Shirt - *Pack t-shirt or activity specific/camp t-shirt
  - Bottoms - Any solid colored shorts, pants or skorts. No rips/tears
  - Belt - Optional

**We would also like to encourage each parent to wear Class B uniforms when attending any scouting events and/or meetings. This helps us identify as a pack**

Lion Cubs Class-A includes: Official Lion t-shirt or *Pack t-shirt, Cap, *Neckerchief, *Slide. the official bottoms, belt, or socks is *not* required. The Belt is recommended for adventure belt slides