In recognition of the fact that every family’s financial situation is different, and wishing to include any boy that wishes to participate in the Scouting program, it is Troop 501’s policy to have the following Uniform requirements:
The Official Troop 501 Uniform shall include:
1. The Official BSA Uniform Shirt (long or short sleeved) with all required patches and badges sewn in the appropriate positions;
2. The Troop 501 Neckerchief;
3. The Troop 501 Woggle, or approved substitute, usually hand-carved;
4. Official BSA Uniform pants or shorts, or green khaki or cargo pants or shorts, or blue jeans or blue jean shorts in good repair;
5. Official BSA Uniform belt, or brown leather belt;
6. Official BSA Uniform socks, or green, black, or white socks;
7. Hiking boots or shoes, or brown or black leather shoes;
8. Campaign hat for First Class Scouts and above, with appropriate rank insignia (not permitted for lower ranks).
The troop will endeavor to keep “Uniform Closet,” of “retired” uniforms that Scouts may have outgrown. It is requested that each family donate uniform pieces when they no longer fit, or are no longer used. Also, if Uniform parts are found at thrift stores, garage sales, or the like, it is requested that the item be purchased and donated to the Uniform Closet.
