Reason for Uniforming

• It reminds him to live up to the Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, and motto - Do Your Best.
• It encourages neat, correct appearance as well as proper behavior.
• It provides the only place for proper display of his badges and awards.
• It reminds him of the steps along the Scouting trail and encourages him to continue into Boy Scouting.

The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. There are many reasons for this. One reason stands out above all the rest. We wear the uniform because it is a means of identifying ourselves openly with the principles to which we are committed -- character development, citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness.

The fact that youth and adult members of Scouting wear a uniform doesn't mean that we're all alike. We come from different ethnic and racial backgrounds. We have our own religious beliefs and political views. We are each individuals with our own family traditions and loyalties. So the uniform is not intended to hide our individuality. But it is a way we give each other strength and support. It is a bond that ties us together in spite of our differences. It is a way of making visible our commitment to a belief in God, loyalty to our country, and to helping other people.

The Scouting movement is built on positive values. As we wear the uniform, we are openly identifying ourselves with those values where everyone can see us. We stand together, not alone, in encouraging others to live by those same principles. Boys and adults alike should take pride in belonging to such a movement and wear the uniform as it is intended.

Uniform Policies and Procedures

There are certain rules about how and where the uniform should be worn. There is a correct place on the uniform for each badge and insignia. The National Cub Scout Committee, made up of volunteers around the country, has the responsibility of setting the standards for the Cub Scouting uniforms. No changes or alterations in the uniform or badges may be made without its approval.

Please note that individual uniform parts may not be worn with civilian clothing, and that various other types of Cub Scout garments are available, such as T-shirts, sweat shirts, red patch vests, etc. These are for casual wear and are not considered part of the official uniform. Pack 12 T-shirts are often referred to as a "Class B" uniform and can be worn to scouting events where the dress uniform is not required.

Placement of Insignia

Download the Cub Scout & Webelos Uniform Inspection sheet in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

What and where to Buy

Check with your son's Den Leader to get a list of the required uniform items for your scout. Uniforms can be bought at the NETSEO Trails Council office at 82W and Loop 286 NW in Paris. Scouting stores in Sherman and Mount Pleasant also have a good selection of uniform materials and other scouting goods. Consider giving outgrown (experienced) uniforms to new scouts after removing your scout's advancement badges.

You can also buy Scouting items online @ scoutstuff.org