Uniform Requirements

The "dress" or more formal uniform is officially called the "Field Uniform" but colloquily referred to as the "Class-A" uniform.

Scouts BSA Uniform Inspection Sheet lists where patches are placed on a uniform and how the whole uniform should be worn. Scouts BSA insignia is a reference on nearly all scouts BSA insignia. The troop does not do formal uniform inspections. However, at Boards of Review a scout may be requested to have his board re-scheduled if he does not come properly attired. The expectations on a proper uniform increase through the ranks.

Purchased by you

The scout shop can advise you but you don’t have to buy more than we say. The troop may have a supply of preowned ones that scouts have grown out of. So please ask.

• Tan uniform shirt. The scout shop has one with pre-sewn on council patches. You may purchase these and sew them on yourself. Do not buy troop numbers at the scout shop. We will provide that.

• Merit Badge Sash: This can wait until your scout has earned his first merit badge. Before buying the short variety of sash, consider that your scout may grow a foot taller and earn dozens of merit badges you may have to re-sew.

• The scout handbook – Yes. This is part of the uniform. The scout should take it to all troop meetings and campouts. This is needed for learning, signoff, and teaching other scouts. We have some for purchase from our advancement coordinator

Do not use “Badge Magic” to apply patches. It will eventually mar your scout’s shirt.

Provided by Troop 280 free of additional cost

• One troop number patch

• One neckerchief

• One neckerchief slide

• One pair of olive epaulets

• One patrol patch upon first joining a patrol

• One badge of office (leadership position) upon starting that position

• One badge of rank upon earning that rank

• Merit badges and other awards when earned

• The word “one” indicates, you must buy replacements if your scout loses that item.

Provided by you

• Pants or shorts with belt loops. A belt is not necessary. Pants that don’t fall are. You need not buy BSA or even olive-colored pants/shorts. They will not be required in our troop until the eagle board of review.

• Secure, closed-toed shoes.

• Hats as needed for sun protection

Optional and Available for Purchase from Troop 280 

They are helpful to easily identify our scouts from distances.

• Troop Hat

• Troop t-shirt - this is also known as the activty or "Class-B" uniform.

When to wear the Field Uniform

• All troop meetings

• While traveling to all campouts and troop activities

• At all flag ceremonies

• At all meals in BSA dining halls

• At all other occasions dictated by the youth troop leadership

When to also wear the Merit Badge Sash

At courts of honor and boards of review after the first merit badge is earned.