Uniform

Uniform types

Troop 219 have adopted  two uniform types, class A and B. 

Class A refers to the official BSA uniform for girls. Scout has to purchase this uniform. Please check below for more information. 

Class B refers to any form of camp or activity uniform. Troop 219 will be providing this to you.  

Class A Uniform

For new scouts we recommend purchasing following items

  • BSA Uniform Shirt (Any one of these below is acceptable). Recommended to get a shirt with the Council,  World Crest Ring Emblem and World Crest patches already sewn on.
    • Scouts BSA Uniform Short Sleeve Shirt, Girls’
    • Scouts BSA Uniform Short Sleeve Shirt, Ladies’
    • Scouts BSA Polyester Microfiber Uniform Short Sleeve Shirt
    • Scouts BSA Cotton Rich Poplin Uniform Short Sleeve Shirt
  • BSA Uniform Pant/Short/Skort (Any one of of these below is acceptable)
    • Scouts BSA Roll-Up Uniform Pant, Girls
    • Scouts BSA Polyester Microfiber Uniform Switchback Pant, Youth
    • Scouts BSA Ladies’ Roll-Up Uniform Pants
    • Scouts BSA Uniform Short, Girls’
    • Scouts BSA Uniform Skort
  • Scouts BSA Uniform Belt
  • Council and International patches (Only if you purchased a shirt without sewn patches)
  • Scouts BSA COOLMAX Uniform Crew Sock (Optional)

Troop 219 will be providing the shoulder loops and unit number. Once the scout start earning merit badges she has to purchase Scouts BSA merit badge sash. 

You can purchase Class A uniform from Mecklenburg County Council Scout Shop or Boy Scouts of America Supply Group. 

Guide to BSA Award and Insignia

Refer this PDF to find out the placement of awards and insignia on the Class A uniform. Please check with adult leadership if you need any recommendation on close by tailors who can assist with sewing these insignia.

Troop 219 Scout Uniform Expectations

In keeping with the ideals of Scouting, the leadership of Troop 219 has set the following expectations regarding Boy Scout uniforms:

Scouts will wear the “Class A” uniform to all meetings and outings unless instructed to wear “Class B”; “Class A” uniform will be expected for Scoutmaster Conferences, Boards of Review and Courts of Honor – each BOR begins with a uniform inspection!

  • “Class A” uniform includes: Scout pants (long, short or zip-off), Scout shirt (with all patches and badges in the proper places), Scout belt, Merit Badge sash, Scout socks, closed-toed shoes (brown leather shoes/boots preferred for Boards of Review and Courts of Honor); open-toed shoes/sandals are not permitted at Scout meetings/activities
  • “Class B” uniform includes any Scout-related T-shirt or polo shirt, short or long pants and closed-toed shoes; open-toed shoes/sandals are not permitted at Scout meetings/activities
  • All Cub Scout and Webelos awards/patches/etc. must be removed from the uniform – the exception being the Arrow of Light Award (it has a proper place on the Boy Scout uniform)
  • The Troop will provide red or green “219” patches and red or green shoulder loops to each new Scout
  • A “Hatchlings” (or other) Patrol patch will be provided to each new Scout
  • The most current “Quality Unit Award” patch will be provided to each new Scout

We realize that the expected uniform items are not inexpensive so we will make some allowances for the first year Scouts:

  • Merit Badge sash, Scout pants/shorts, Scout belt and Scout socks WILL NOT be expected for the “Scout”, “Tenderfoot” or Second Class” Boards of Review – they WILL be expected for “First Class” BORs and above

Every patch, award and badge your Scout earns has its proper place on the Scout uniform. Help in locating/positioning the various patches/badges is available inside the front and rear covers of the Scout handbook, online, or I am available to answer any questions you or your Scout may have.