The Class B uniform (also called the Activity Uniform) is a Scouting t-shirt/sweatshirt (shows the fleur de li) and activity appropriate pants or shorts, and an optional scouting cap. Members can order their own Class B uniforms through Play 2 Wear in Cranberry Township at this link: https://troop-457.spiritsale.com/products.
What is a Class A Uniform?
Class A uniforms (also called the Field Uniform) are the button down shirts with all the patches that you typically associate with Scouting. It consists of the khaki button-down shirt, a neckerchief, neckerchief slide, merit badge sash, and patches identifying our Council, Troop and the ranks / awards your Scout has earned. The Class A uniform also includes optional pieces like a hat, belt, and pants.
The Class A uniform is the same for all Scouts BSA members and is defined by the BSA’s Guide to Awards and Insignia (Scouts BSA-specific Guide).
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Scouts BSA Shoulder Loops |
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Scouts BSA Unit Numerals |
World Crest Scout Emblem |
When should I wear my merit badge sash?
The Merit Badge sash is typically worn during special events like Scoutmaster Conference, Boards of Review, and Courts of Honor. Scouts attending Summer Camp should also bring their sash with them to camp.
Do I need a pair of Scouts BSA Uniform pants / shorts?
No. The official Scouts BSA uniform pants / shorts are encouraged but not required.
Scouts should always wear pants / shorts that are neat, match the uniform, and are weather/activity appropriate. Appropriate pants / shorts include:
- Jeans
- Khaki or Olive Green pants/shorts
The following are not appropriate pants / shorts when wearing the Class A uniform:
- Athletic shorts
- Sweatpants
What is a Scouts BSA Handbook and where can I get one?
The Troop provides Scouts with their handbook at the first meeting they attend after joining the Troop. The Handbook provides important information about Scouting and the skills Scouts need to demonstrate to complete rank requirements.
The Scouts BSA handbook is also a Scout’s primary record keeping tool. Rank requirements are physically signed off in the handbook and pages are also provided for Scouts to track service hours, hiking miles, and camping nights.
Scouts should bring their handbook to all Troop events and activities so completed advancement requirements, service hours, hiking miles, and camping nights can be signed off by authorized signers (more on this topic in the Advancement module)
Marking Your Handbook
Every Scout in the Troop and at Scouting events has a copy of the Scouts BSA handbook and they all look the same. We recommend that you take some time as soon as you get a handbook to write your name in several places.
- One of the first pages in a Scouts BSA Handbook provides you a location to write your name and contact information.
- We also have Scouts use a permanent Sharpie marker to write their name on the head, fore edge, and tail (the sides) of your book so you can quickly identify it is yours.
Protecting Your Handbook
The Scouts BSA Handbook is the Scout’s advancement record. Therefore, it is important to take care of it and protect it. Make sure you have labeled your book, know where it is, don’t leave it in the rain or where it can be lost.
Consider purchasing a Handbook Cover or similar product to limit the Handbook’s exposure to the elements.
When should I wear my neckerchief?
Scouts should wear their neckerchief whenever wearing their Class A Uniform. Neckerchiefs must be worn for all special events (Scoutmaster Conference, Boards of Review, and Courts of Honor).
What uniform do I need to buy?
Troop 457 uses two different types of uniforms referred to as Class A and Class B uniforms.
Class A Uniform
Class A uniforms (also called the Field Uniform) are the button down shirts with all the patches that you typically associate with Scouting. It consists of the khaki button-down shirt, a neckerchief, neckerchief slide, merit badge sash, and patches identifying our Council, Troop and the ranks / awards your Scout has earned. The Class A uniform also includes optional pieces like a hat, belt, and pants.
The Class A uniform is the same for all Scouts BSA members and is defined by the BSA’s Guide to Awards and Insignia (Scouts BSA-specific Guide).
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| Scouts BSA Uniform Shirt (several styles and fabric types are available) |
Scouts BSA Shoulder Loops |
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Scouts BSA Unit Numerals |
World Crest Scout Emblem |
Class B Uniform
The Class B uniform (also called the Activity Uniform) is a Scouting t-shirt/sweatshirt (shows the fleur de li) and activity appropriate pants or shorts, and an optional scouting cap. The Troop typically orders “Troop 457” shirts, sweatshirts and hats on an annual basis.