Boy Scout Troop 849

Troop 849
Manhattan Beach, CA
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Uniforms and Insignia Guide

A Class A (full) uniform consists of an official Scouting America short-sleeved shirt (with appropriate insignia), khaki colored long pants, belt and buckle. The shirt is worn with the Troop 849 neckerchief and a slide of the Scout's choice. The slide can be either purchased or hand made. One Troop 849 neckerchief is given to each Scout when they join Troop 849. A replacement neckerchief can be purchased from the troop.

Class B uniforms are worn in less formal situations, such as on campouts or in work situations for service projects. A Class B uniform consists of either a Troop 849 activity t-shirt or a short-sleeved Scout shirt and troop neckerchief. Any appropriate pants and footwear can be worn. Class B uniforms can be worn to all Scouting events except troop meetings and specifically designated class A events.

Official Scouting America uniforms and insignia can be purchased from various Scout supply stores. There is a detailed list of what you'll need and where to buy it at the end of this document. Most Scouts also buy a troop activity t-shirt which are available for sale by the troop. Email activityshirts@troop849.org to arrange a purchase. Sizes range from S to XL. The troop activity t-shirts are a light blue and have the troop logo on the back.

What to Wear and When

Regular meetings: Official Scouting America short-sleeved shirt and troop neckerchief
Scoutmaster Conference: Full Class A uniform
Board of Review: Full Class A uniform
Court of Honor: Full Class A uniform
Car camping: Class B uniforms are recommended
Weekend backpacking hikes: Troop activity t-shirt recommended
Longterm hikes: Class A uniforms are required while traveling and during the post-trip banquet.
Summer camp: Class B (troop activity shirt and Scout pants)

NOTE: Scouting America short-sleeved shirts are not worn on the trail. (Wear a troop activity t-shirt instead.)

Patch Placement

The troop publishes a one-page guide to proper patch placement. This guide is available in the Scout locker. An online Insignia Guide is available in PDF format.