Your Cub Scout Uniform

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Wearing uniforms has been a method of the Scouting movement from the beginning. Decades of experience show uniforming to have many benefits, including these:

Equality. The uniform represents a democratic ideal of equality. Boys from various cultures and different economic levels wear the same uniform and cooperate as equals.
Identification. The uniform identifies a boy as a member of the Cub Scouts. Badges on the uniform tell other members that he belongs to their den, pack, and council. The uniform itself identifies a good citizen to the entire community.
Achievement. The uniform displays badges and other awards so the accomplishments of each Cub Scout can be immediately recognized.
Commitment. Wearing a uniform is a constant reminder to each Cub Scout of his commitment to the ideals and purposes of Cub Scouting: duty to God, loyalty to country, and helpfulness to others.

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

Parts of the Uniform

Tiger, Wolf and Bear Scouts:

The parts that make up your Cub Scout uniform are these:

The Cub Scout shirt, with long or short sleeves

Cub Scout shorts or trousers - Official Blue

A cap that shows your rank in Cub Scouting—orange for Tiger Cub, yellow for Wolf Cub Scout, or blue for Bear Cub Scout.

An Official BSA neckerchief that matches the color of your cap

Official navy blue web belt with a metal buckle

Official blue socks with orange or gold tops (orange tops for Tiger Cubs; gold or yellow tops for Wolf and Bear)

Webelos Scouts:

Webelos Scouts may choose to wear either the blue Webelos uniform based on the Cub Scout uniform or the khaki/olive uniform similar to the one Boy Scouts wear. (Pack 225 Scouts have historically chosen the khaki/olive option)

For the khaki/olive uniform, boys wear the official Boy Scout olive trousers or shorts and official Boy Scout khaki long or short-sleeved shirt with blue shoulder loops. Official blue socks (with gold tops) are worn with the blue uniform, and official BSA socks are worn with the khaki/olive uniform.

With either uniform, all Webelos Scouts wear the Webelos neckerchief (plaid with the Webelos emblem), Webelos neckerchief slide (handmade slides are also acceptable), Webelos cap, and Webelos belt buckle.

Note that the Webelos belt buckle will fit either the blue or the olive belt, but the belt loop recognitions for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program fit only on the blue web belt.

Badges, Patches, Pins, and Medals

Besides showing that you are a member of the Cub Scouts, your uniform gives you a place to display your personal achievements and those of your den and pack. Badges of rank, award emblems, special recognitions, and the medals you win at Cub Scout activities are all sewn or pinned onto your uniform. View Uniform Patches

Wearing the Uniform

Unless your den leader says otherwise, you should wear your Cub Scout uniform to all Scouting activities—not only den and pack meetings, but every activity in which you take part with other Cub Scouts.

Here are guidelines from the Boy Scouts of America website for wearing the uniform:

DO keep the uniform clean and in good repair. The official uniform is a sturdy, machine-washable garment that will last for years with proper care.

DO be sure to wear the complete uniform. A Cub Scout wearing a uniform with parts missing is NOT in uniform.

DO NOT wear non-BSA badges, awards, or insignia on the Cub Scout uniform or make any alterations to the uniform or insignia.

DO NOT mix uniform parts with non-uniform clothing, such as wearing a uniform cap with other clothing or wearing the uniform shirt with blue jeans. The uniform should be treated as a unit—worn in its entirety, or not worn at all.

Your Cub Scout Uniform View Uniform Inspection Sheet Where to Buy

Parts of the Uniform

Badges, Patches, Pins, and Medals

Wearing the Uniform