THE TROOP 65 UNIFORM

Scouts are expected to have, care for, and wear a uniform, assuming the Scout’s family has the means to get one. It isn’t necessary to have the latest “style;” all Scout uniforms, regardless of vintage, are officially accepted. No boy will ever be turned away from Scouting if his family can’t afford a uniform. In such a case, please speak with the Scoutmaster.

Class-A Uniform. The Class-A uniform shall be worn to all regular Troop meetings, or at certain other events as directed by the Senior Patrol Leader. Wearing the uniform when appropriate is an important part of Scout Spirit, which in turn is an important part of a Scout’s advancement. At a minimum, the Troop 65 Type-A uniform consists of:
Scout shirt, with epaulet tabs;
Troop-issued neckerchief, with slide;
Official BSA uniform pants (preferred), or olive pants (or shorts season permits);
Troop 65 hat (preferred) or other official BSA headgear if approved by the Scoutmaster.  If the Scout does not have a suitable hat, no other hat will be worn;
Belt
Shoes or clean boots with BSA socks will also be worn at all events.
Correct insignia, consisting of:
Council shoulder patch Unit number World Scouting emblem Rank Current Quality Unit insignia Patrol insignia (when issued) Leader insignia, if applicable Arrow of Light insignia, if applicable.
Uniform shirts shall be buttoned, and tucked into pants or shorts. Athletic attire (gym shorts, etc.) are not part of the Class-A uniform, and are not acceptable. At certain events, such as Courts of Honor, Color Guard Duty, Scout Sunday, or other events as directed by the Senior Patrol Leader, Scouts will wear, if applicable, their Merit Badge Sash. Order of the Arrow Sash is to worn at OA functions only.
Class-B Uniform. The Class-B uniform is our fatigue dress, and consists of a black or blue T-Shirt with the BSA Insignia and our troop number over the left chest. Olive drab pants or shorts depending upon the weather and troop hat is also worn. This is our daytime summer camp uniform, and most Scouts choose to wear it at outdoor Troop activities when weather permits. This is encouraged. Dinner at Scout summer camp requires a change into the Class-A uniform.