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Troop 97 Uniform
(Troop 97 uniform options, insignia placement, prices, pictures)
Each troop selects from among the many BSA uniform options. Here are details about Troop 97's options (prices are for "youth regular" sizes from the 2006 BSA catalog).
The troop newsletter shows which activities require uniform, and calls out any special uniform options (such as T-shirt instead of standard shirt). In general, we wear full uniform to meetings and "fair-weather" outings and campouts, and typically any time we are in the public eye. The uniform is not appropriate for most cold-weather campouts, where Scouts should dress for the weather. At most summer meetings (June/July/August), we wear "summer" uniform, but Scouts will need both "full" and "summer" uniforms at summer camp.
Standard ("Full" or "Class A") Uniform
Hat—Troop 97 baseball-style cap (free). Note that wearing a hat is usually optional, but if a hat is worn, only the Troop 97 cap is allowed (or the BSA Expedition hat may be worn where extra sun protection is desired—no pins or other decorations may be worn on the hat, and "similar" hats are not allowed in uniform).
Boy Scout short-sleeved, tan-colored shirt ($24.25)—This is $6.15 less than the long-sleeved shirt ($30.40), which we do not recommended.
Neckerchief & slide—Troop 97 neckerchief (free, presented on first campout) & any slide you make or buy.
Boy Scout olive-green pants—Either Boy Scout trousers ($37.35) OR Boy Scout shorts ($31.85) OR Boy Scout Switchbacks ($39.95). Trousers and shorts are cotton-polyester; Switchbacks are lightweight nylon with zip-off legs. We strongly recommend shorts or Switchbacks for spring/summer/fall. Some Scouts will continue wearing these through the winter, but most prefer trousers for wintertime.
Boy Scout web belt with Boy Scout buckle ($6.30)—Note that the "Switchbacks" come with a special BSA nylon belt, although they also have loops to accommodate the standard belt. Remove and discard the knife clip that comes with every belt—these have no value since pocket knives should NOT be carried hanging from the belt!
BSA red-topped, olive-green socks—Several options, including low-cut ankle socks (recommended, $4.40), crew socks ($4.65), and various "hiking" socks ($11.90 & up), all olive with red tops. Do not get the knee socks.
Footgear—Any shoes with soles suitable for running and playing. Dress shoes not recommended. Sandals are OK, but must be worn with Scout socks! NO flip-flops.
BSA merit badge sash ($5.15)—Available in two lengths. Merit badges are sewn 3 across. Sash goes over the RIGHT shoulder.
Shirt Insignia
Shirt comes with US flag pre-sewn on right sleeve. Add BSA red shoulder loops.
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RIGHT SLEEVE—-US flag, patrol medallion (free from troop), & current-year Quality Unit patch (free from troop)
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LEFT SLEEVE—Longs Peak Council shoulder patch (several versions available), numeral 97 with 45-year veteran unit bar (free from troop), troop office badge (free from troop, if hold office)
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RIGHT POCKET—Troop nametag on pocket flap [above pocket if wearing Order of the Arrow flap patch] (first one free from troop; replacements cost $3); "temporary" patch on pocket (optional); Venture strip and/or interpreter strip above pocket, if earned; recruiter patch below pocket
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LEFT POCKET—Badge of rank (free from troop; Life rank shown) on pocket; Arrow of Light (if earned) below pocket; World Scout Crest above pocket about halfway between pocket and shoulder seam; square knot if earned (youth religious award shown) centered above pocket; year pin(s) (optional; 3/8" [9.5 mm] above pocket or knots [3-yr yellow Cub Scout pin & 3-year green Boy Scout pin shown])
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Summer ("Class B") Uniform
Same as Standard Uniform except Troop 97 T-shirt ($12) OR Troop 97 polo shirt ($18) OR any Troop 97 Trek polo shirt
Note that all Scouts who go to summer camp get 1 free T-shirt or polo shirt each summer. We recommend bringing 2 troop T-shirts or polo shirts to summer camp.
Optional Outerwear
Appropriate warm outerwear for the conditions OR optional Troop 97 fleece jacket ($42.00)
Unacceptable Items
(applies to everyone on any Scout activity)
BSA policy forbids wearing T-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, or other visible garments that display pictures or messages that are inappropriate to Scouting or to youth activities. These include items with "adult" or sexual content or foul language, racial/ethnic/religious/etc stereotypes or slurs, or anything displaying the name or image of alcohol or tobacco products.
Last Revision to This Page: 6 February 2008
Copyright © 2006-08 by Troop 97 BSA
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