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The official "Class-A" BSA uniform consists of the following:

Uniform Shirt (red shoulder epaulets for Boy Scouts and Scouters)

  • Uniform Pants/Shorts
  • Uniform Belt
  • BSA Hat (optional)
  • Uniform Socks
  • Troop Neckerchief or BSA related Bolo


At troop meetings, a uniform shirt and pants are required for all scouts. The troop neckerchief (red with yellow highlights) or a bolo should be worn. Full uniforms are required at Courts of Honor. f a full uniform is required for any other event, you will be notified beforehand. Full uniform consists of all of the items listed above, as well as the following:

  • Merit Badge Sash
  • OA Sash (if applicable/OA events only)


Patches must be appropriately placed according to diagrams found on the inside covers (front and back) of the BSA handbook, or through the inspection sheets provided here -- see below. For more information on the BSA uniform, see pg. 12 in your Scout Handbook.

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