Cub Scout Uniforms

The uniform described on this page is known as the Field Uniform. The Activity Uniform is a Scouting-related T-Shirt. These two uniforms (Field and Activity) are often referred to as Class A and Class B uniforms though that terminology is not used in any official BSA publications. Pack 946 has created its own Class B Pack T-shirts, See pack t-shirt page.

Why do we wear uniforms?

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 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.

To purchase your new Cub Scout uniform visit one of the Scout Shops listed below.

Fairview: 5600 US Hwy 75 South
Dallas: 8605 Harry Hines
Lewisville: 2305 Hwy 121
Irving: 1329 W. Walnut Hill Ln. (BSA National Headquarters)

Use this helpful uniform shopping guide: Uniform List (note the Fairview store listed above replaces the Allen Scout Shop listed on the shopping guide)

Cub Scout Uniforms

Shirt - The official uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets and "Boy Scouts of America" lettered in gold above the right pocket.
Shorts - Official Scout Shorts (blue for Cubs, olive for Webelos) are recommended but optional. However, any alternative shorts must be of the same color and style. Shorts containing graphics or lettering, athletic shorts, sweats, plaid or any other color are not acceptable.
Neckerchief - Triangular neckerchief is orange with navy-blue trim for Tiger Cubs, gold with navy-blue trim for Wolf Cub Scouts, light blue with navy-blue trim for Bear Cub Scouts, and plaid for Webelos Scouts.
Neckerchief slide — Official gold-tone metal slide with the Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos Scout logo.
Belt — Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle and Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos Scout emblem.
Scout Handbook - Pick up you rank specific handbook while at the Scout Shop.

Optional:
Cap - All caps are optional. Official navy-blue cap with orange front panel and tiger cub emblem for Tiger Cubs; yellow panel and wolf emblem for Wolf Cub Scouts; blue panel and bear emblem for Bear Cub Scouts. Webelos Scouts wear an olive cap with a plain panel bearing the Webelos logo.v
Pants - Long Scout Pants are also available but optional. Most of our activities can be done wearing the Scout Shorts or Blue denim Jeans when the weather turns colder.
Socks - Official socks are available but optional.
Shoes - While there is no official Scout footwear, closed toed casual shoes or athletic shoes should be worn with the uniform. Rolling on Heelys, or wearing Sandals, Flip Flops or Crocs with the uniform is not acceptable.

Webelos Scouts wear the tan/olive uniform similar to the one that Boy Scouts wear. Included are the official Boy Scout olive trousers or shorts and official Boy Scout tan long- or short-sleeved shirt with blue shoulder loops. Webelos Scouts should wear the Webelos neckerchief (plaid with the Webelos emblem), Webelos neckerchief slide, Webelos cap (optional), and Weblos belt buckle. Note that the Webelos belt buckle will fit either the blue or olive belt, but the belt loop awards for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program fit only on the blue web belt. Webelos will also need the "Webelos "Colors" to display their pins.

Patch Placement

Initially you will only need, a den patch, Pack number patches 9,4 & 6, a council shoulder patch and a World Scout Crest Emblem patch. The centennial ring patch is optional. The American Flag patch comes with the uniform shirt. Your son will earn his rank patch soon, and that will be presented to him by the Pack.

Uniform Sleeve

COUNCIL EMBLEM - Circle Ten Council A council shoulder patch (CSP) emblem is worn by all Cub Scouts directly below the shoulder seam on the left sleeve. This emblem is unique to the BSA council hosting your Cub Scout Pack.
U.S. FLAG EMBLEM A red, white, and blue embroidered American Flag emblem for all members. Worn by all Cub Scouts on the right sleeve. Centered directly below the shoulder seam, it is standard issue on all Scouting uniforms.
RED UNIT NUMERALS A white numeral embroidered on red background. Worn by all boys and pack leaders directly below council patch on the left sleeve. When the veteran unit bar is worn, the Unit Numerals are worn just below, and touching it.
WORLD CREST The World Crest emblem should be worn by all youth and adult leaders. The 1-1/2" diameter badge is white on a violet background. It contains a basic fleur motif encircled by a rope tied with a reef or square knot symbolizing the unity and brotherhood of the World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM) throughout the world. The emblem should be, worn centered horizontally above the left pocket, and placed vertically between the left shoulder seam and the top of the pocket
CENTENNIAL RING EMBLEM PATCH To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Scouting in 2010, a special patch is available that can be placed around the World Crest Emblem. (optional)
DEN NUMERALS A gold numeral embroidered on navy blue background. Worn by Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts centered and touching the bottom of the U.S. flag on the on the right sleeve.
WEBELOS DEN (PATROL) EMBLEM Webelos Dens may have a Patrol name and wear a Boy Scout patrol emblem instead of a den numeral, but they are still a Cub Scout Den. This emblem can be worn by Webelos Scouts centered and touching the bottom of the U.S. flag on the on the right sleeve.

Uniform Pocket Placement

If you are not handy with a needle and thread, or just don't like to sew here's a helpful alternative that is available at the Scout Shop or at Badge Magic

BOBCAT BADGE A diamond-shaped cloth badge, gold and black embroidered on light bluebackground with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 12 o'clock position, as shown inInsigniaGuide.
TIGER CUB BADGE A diamond-shaped cloth badge, orange and black embroidered on orange background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 6 o'clock position, as shown in Insignia Guide.
WOLF BADGE A diamond-shaped cloth badge, black and gray embroidered on red background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 9 o'clock position, as shown in Insignia Guide.
BEAR BADGE A diamond-shaped cloth badge, brown and black on green background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 3 o'clock position, as shown in Insignia Guide.
WEBELOS BADGE (Diamond) A diamond-shaped cloth badge, gold and light blue embroidered on dark blue background with gold trim. Worn centered on the left pocket as shown in Insignia Guide. Webelos Scouts wear only the current badge of rank diamond-shaped Webelos badge.(Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos badge.) Option: Webelos Scouts who have not earned the Tiger Cubrank may wear all rank badges earned with
WEBELOS BADGE (Oval) An oval-shaped cloth badge, gold and light blue embroidered on khaki background with khaki trim. Worn centered on the left pocket, with no other rank patches, as shown in Insignia Guide.
ARROW OF LIGHT AWARD A gold design embroidered on a tan background with a blue border. Worn on the left pocket flap centered over the button. This is the highest award in Cub Scouting and the only Cub Scout badge that may be worn on the Boy Scout uniform.
SERVICE STARS Gold metallic numbered star worn with colored background to indicate years of service in Scouting. Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts wear star(s) with gold back ground, centered 3/8 inch above the on the left pocket. Boys who have been Tiger Cubs may wear the Tiger Cub service star with orange background on their Cub Scout uniform.

Other Scouting merchandise can also be found on-line at scoutstuff.org