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Uniform Guide

General Information & Guidelines

The Cub Scouts have two types of uniforms:

Class A uniform
Class B uniform

The Class A uniform is the most recognized and most decorated uniform. For the ranks Tiger through Bear the official blue uniform is worn and for the ranks of Webelos and Arrow of Light (AoL) the official tan uniform is worn.

Here are some guidelines regarding the Class A uniform:

Wear to all Pack meetings, Council events, and any special event
When wearing the Class A uniform the scout needs to wear it in its entirety including pants or shorts that have belt loops; NO ATHLETIC APPAREL!
The scout should present the uniform well and have it neatly tucked in at all times
Closed-toed sneakers, hiking boots, or dress shoes should be worn; NO OPEN TOED SHOES

The Class B uniform is informal and usually consists of the Pack t-shirt which can be purchased separately. Please contact our Treasurer Martha Spinosa for more information.

Where to Buy Uniforms

Cub Scout uniforms, apparel, and insignia can be purchased from the National Capital Scout Shop at 9190 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814 or at the Mason-Dixon Scout Shop at 18600 Crestwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742. If you wish to visit the Mason-Dixon Scout Shop please make sure to call them first as they have specific dates and times per month in which they are open.

You can also can get uniforms online at scoutshop.org.

Going in person is easier because the staff will assist you in getting set up with a complete and correct uniform. Patches can also be sewn on for you for a discounted price.

You can also checkout our Pack's Virtual uniform/gear bin linked here if you need gently used uniform pieces that a Scout has grown out of? There might even be camping gear available too!

Left Sleeve Patch Placement

The Council emblem goes at the very top along the shoulder seam. Just below the Council emblem are the Pack number patches; "628".

The National Capital Area Council patch can be purchased through the BSA Scout Store here. Please note that you may need to call the scout store to order the Council patch due to the link for our council not working properly. The individual "628" numeral patches can also be purchased through the BSA Scout Store here.

Right Sleeve Patch Placement

The American flag is sewn on the right sleeve. If purchased new from the Scout Store the flag will be sewn on already. Directly below the American flag is the scout's designated Den number. This Den number will stay with that same group throughout their Cub Scout journey. For Webelos and Arrow of Light scouts, they earn pins instead of belt loops. The pins are attached to specialized rank colors worn under the Den number.

Your scouts Den number can be found in Scoutbook or through one of our many leaders. The Den number patch can be purchased through the BSA Scout Store here.

Left Pocket Patch Placement

The World Crest is worn above the left pocket. It should be centered between the left shoulder seam and the top of the left pocket. It signifies that Scouts BSA is part of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. The badges of rank go on the left pocket as shown in Image A below. For Webelos and AoL scouts the previous ranks and arrow points are not worn. Only the Webelos Oval Badge (once earned) is worn on the left pocket and the Arrow of Light Badge (once earned) is worn directly below and centered on the left pocket.

The World Crest patch can be purchased through the BSA Scout Store here.

Right Pocket Patch Placement

Insignia worn on the right pocket is same for all scout ranks. Special awards and patches such as the Outdoor Activity Award, Summertime Pack Award, camp or event patches or pins are to be worn on the right pocket or right pocket flap.

Lion Cubs

Lions only have one uniform, the blue t-shirt the Lion logo and optional Lion hat. It can be worn to all Den and Pack events.

For more information view the Cub Scout Insignia Guide.