Uniforms - Bryan on Scouting

Ready to sew on your square knot? Here’s how to wear it

March 15, 2017 28

Square knots are rectangular representations of a variety of Scouting awards. Most of these awards are for adult volunteers, but some are for Scouts.

Scouting Service Award combines five awards into one cool new square knot

February 17, 2017 33

The Scouting Service Award recognizes adults who have earned one of five different awards, each celebrating a leader’s dedication to a segment of Scouting.

NYLT patch offers a new way for Scouts and Venturers to show they’re trained

November 5, 2015 56

Young men and young women who have completed National Youth Leadership Training are eligible to wear a new NYLT patch in place of their Trained strip.

When encouraging proper uniforming becomes unkind

October 21, 2015 280

Proper uniforming is a worthy pursuit, but sometimes that pursuit takes a turn with comments that aren’t friendly, courteous or kind. Let’s discuss.

Why the Cub Scout uniform matters

October 7, 2015 21

The Cub Scout uniform is a tool for recruiting. It’s a way for boys to show off their accomplishments. It provides a sense of belonging.

Neckerchief slides: What’s your go-to look?

September 8, 2015 26

With these functional accessories, you and your Scouts are limited only by your imagination. What’s your go-to look for neckerchief slides?

Scout neckerchiefs now approved for wear with nonuniform clothing

August 21, 2015 136

Scout neckerchiefs, long a symbol of the movement around the world, are now approved for wear by American Scouting members whether in or out of uniform.

‘Neatness makes the difference!’ Check out this 1950s uniform inspection sheet

May 7, 2015 34

Perfect uniform? Check. Scouts in the 1950s had their uniforms checked using this uniform inspection sheet. A score of 100 out of 100 was the goal.

Why isn’t the World Crest pre-sewn on BSA uniform shirts?

February 25, 2015 178

The World Crest, that purple circle worn by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts and Venturers, doesn’t come pre-sewn on uniforms. Here’s why.

Does your troop wear Scout neckerchiefs?

February 3, 2015 159

The Guide to Awards and Insignia says Boy Scout neckerchiefs are optional and that troops vote on whether to wear them. What does your troop do?