Uniform Requirements

The uniform makes the Boy Scout troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Boy Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the Boy Scout identify in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals. The uniform is practical attire for Boy Scout activities and provides a way for Boy Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished.

The uniform to be worn is determined by the type of activity and is made known prior to the activity normally on the Permission Slip for the activity.

Class A: Scout Hat, Scout Shirt with all appropriate insignia, Troop Neckerchief with slide, Scout socks, Scout belt and buckle, and Scout pants or Scout shorts. Shorts should be reserved for less formal events--long pants for formal events. If shorts are worn scout socks are required. If you are only going to get one pair, get long pants.
Used for: Troop Meetings, Ceremonies, Service Projects not requiring physical work, Travel, Scoutmaster Conference, Board of Review. Long pants should be worn for more dignified events such as ceremonies.

Class B: Scout Hat, red "Jerzees" brand T-shirt; clean, neat, well fitting pants or shorts without holes in them. Any red T-shirt that is from a scout camp/scout activity is also allowed. Only red scout T-shirts or plain red T-shirts should be worn. Shirts with non-scout logos/images are considered inappropriate.
Used for: Work Parties, Hikes, in camp or other locations when the Class A uniform may become soiled or damaged.

Class C: Casual clothing to be worn when doing strenuous or dirty work parties or when having an outing at some public place such as ball games, pizza parlors, etc.
Used for: Work Parties or other places deemed appropriate by troop leadership.

Class F: Formal uniform. Class A uniform with long pants and the addition of the Merit Badge sash and appropriate medals.
Used for: Courts of Honor and other formal ceremonies.

The placement of insignia can be found inside the cover of your Scout Handbook or on the Uniform Inspection Sheet.

Class 'A' Scout Uniform Insignia

• Scout Field Uniform shirt with -
  • Green Boy Scout shoulder loops (provided by troop at bridging)
  • Troop Neckerchief with slide (provided by troop)
    NOTE: The green troop neckerchief is normally worn with the Class A uniform. On the first Monday of the month any scout neckerchief may be worn to the meeting. This would include those from summer camps, brownsea, etc.
  • World Crest (centered above left pocket about 2" or more)
  • Left pocket patches:
    • Rank / Arrow of Light (if earned)
    • Service Star(s) - above pocket if earned (provided by troop)
    • Knots - above pocket (if earned)
  • Left sleeve patches:
    • San Francisco Bay Area Council strip
    • Troop 103 unit numerals (provided by troop)
      first one is provided by troop additional are at cost (effective 6/2004)
    • Leadership position--if applicable (provided by troop)
    • Trained emblem--if earned in JLT Training (provided by troop)
  • Right pocket patches:
    • Order of Arrow on pocket flap (if earned)
    • Venture Strip - above pocket--if earned (provided by troop)
    • Name Tag - above pocket--1st class & higher (provided by troop)
  • Right sleeve patches:
    • American flag
    • Patrol medallion or Leadership Corps
    • Quality Unit--if earned (provided by troop)

  The official uniform can be purchased at these BSA Scout offices:

  East Bay Scout Shop		South Bay Scout Shop
  1001 Davis Street		970 W. Julian
  San Leandro, CA 94577		San Jose, CA
  Voice (510) 633-2005		Voice (408) 279-2086
  Fax (510) 633-1795		Fax (408) 279-0659
  Peninsula Scout Shop		Palo Alto Trading Post
  1150 Chess Drive		1305 Middlefield Road
  Foster City, CA 94404		Palo Alto, CA 91107
  Voice (650) 358-0588		Voice (650) 327-5900
  Fax (650) 358-0590		Fax (650) 327-1905

  Some local retailers are also authorized by the BSA to sell scout uniforms and merchandise.

  Merry Mart Uniforms
  37300 Cedar Blvd., Suite A
  Newark, CA 94560
  Voice (510) 790-6019

  
  The Troop 103 Class B red T-shirt (Jerzees Brand) can be purchased from most Michael's stores. They are located in San Leandro, Union City, Fremont (The Hub), Milpitas (McCarthy Ranch), Sunnyvale, and San Jose (Tully Rd.)

  The BSA Catalog of Scouting merchandise is on-line and items can be viewed and ordered there as well.

  Listed below is a shopping list of items a new scout needs. This list is only provided to make sure no items are forgotten. Sizes shown may not be applicable to you. You may want to order additional items not shown here. Prices are subject to change.

  Stock #	Qty	Description	Unit Price
  59892	1	Boy Scout Short-Sleeve Shirt - Youth Medium	$12.50
  71694	1	Boy Scout Crew Socks - Medium (7-11)	$2.99
  64020	1	Boy Scout Cap	$12.99
  90067	1	Boy Scout Uniform Pants - Youth Med	$19.98
  102XX	1	Patrol Emblem - Verify Patrol name with Scoutmaster	$1.99
  16028	1	Council Shoulder Patch - SFBAC	$1.70
  143	1	World Scout Crest Emblem	$1.49
  34554	1	The Boy Scout Handbook	$9.99

  The merchandise shown above does not include tax or shipping. Supply Division, Scout Shops, and other merchandise distributors are required by law to collect state and local taxes where applicable. Prices are subject to change. Variations in size and style may affect the price.

  The Troop Neckerchief and slide, Shoulder Loops, and Unit Numerals are provided by the troop.

  The troop has a Uniform Bank of used uniform parts.

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  Last updated: February 15, 2010

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