Troop 25 Scouts wear the field uniform, commonly called the Class A uniform, at weekly meetings, courts of honor, ceremonies, and other troop events unless the event details say otherwise.
Use this page as a quick reference. The complete illustrated insignia guide includes additional awards and special cases.
Class A Checklist
- Official tan uniform shirt with the correct insignia
- Official Scout pants or shorts
- Scout belt
- Scout socks
- Troop neckerchief and slide
- Closed-toe shoes appropriate for the adventure
Wear the uniform clean, tucked in, and ready for inspection. If an adventure calls for a different uniform, follow the instructions on the calendar.
Patch Placement at a Glance
Left Sleeve
- Council shoulder emblem directly below the shoulder seam
- Troop numerals directly below the council emblem
- Badge of office centered below the troop numerals
- Trained strip on the sleeve-pocket flap above the badge of office, or below the badge on shirts without a sleeve pocket
Right Sleeve
- U.S. flag directly below the shoulder seam; it is pre-sewn on many shirts
- Patrol emblem centered below the flag
- National Honor Patrol Award directly below the patrol emblem, when earned
Left Pocket
- Current rank badge centered on the pocket
- Arrow of Light badge centered below the pocket, when earned
- Religious and other approved square-knot emblems above the pocket
- No more than five medals in one row immediately above the pocket seam
Right Pocket
- One temporary insignia centered on the pocket
- Order of the Arrow lodge flap on the pocket flap, when applicable
- Nameplate and approved event emblems above the pocket
Merit Badge and Order of the Arrow Sashes
- The merit badge sash is worn over the right shoulder.
- Wear only one merit badge sash at a time; never wear it on the belt.
- The sash may pass over or under the shoulder epaulet.
- Do not wear the merit badge sash and Order of the Arrow sash at the same time.