PARENT-SCOUT HANDBOOK OF
TROOP OPERATING PROCEDURES

Uniforms & Equipment List

Troop 813's Official Insignia & Uniform

a. The badges, other required insignia and the uniforms of BSA shall be made available to, and are only for use by registered Scouts, officials, and other members who have satisfactorily complied with the requirements prescribed by BSA.

b. The official uniforms authorized as evidence of official relationship to BSA are illustrated and correctly described in the various current handbooks, catalogs, and other official publications of BSA. Jeans (solid, dark blue in color and in good repair) may be substituted for the official pants only if uniform pants are not available from the Scout Shop. However, all Scouts and Scouters should be in uniform for official functions.

(1) Troop 813 recognizes four (4) different uniform combinations that Scouts and Scouters are authorized to wear at BSA-supported activities. The "Class A" uniform consists of the official Scout shirt, pants/shorts, neckerchief, socks, and shoes. The "Class B" uniform is the troop t-shirt, scout shorts/pants, scout socks, and closed toe shoes. The "Venture" uniform consisting of the troop t-shirt, khaki shorts and white socks for use in the "Venture" program. The "Varsity" uniform consisting of a khaki shirt with the same khaki shorts and white socks for use with the "Varsity" program. The "Varsity" uniform may be replaced with a team uniform for organized play.

(2) Appropriate uniform wear will conform to standards as determined by these bylaws and the information provided by the governing body of the activity.

c. All Troop 813 Scouts/Scouters are responsible for purchasing the appropriate uniform and all patches.

d. All Scouts will be required to be in "Class A" uniform with merit badge sash (if applicable) when going before a Board of Review or attending a Court of Honor. Any Scout not properly dressed for these functions will not be eligible to attend or to receive awards.

e. All badges of rank, merit badges, service stars, other uniform awards, and Scout badges of office will be provided and presented by the Troop.

f. Wear of the uniform shall be as prescribed by BSA policies.

Winter: Dress (Special Events and Courts of Honor)
Shirt: BSA Scout Shirt - Long or short sleeve
Pants: Scout Pants or Shorts with Scout Web Belt
Hat: Red Troop 813 Ballcap
Neckerchief: Troop 813 - Red with Yellow Border
Shoes: Comfortable for walking with Scout Socks


Winter: Scout Meetings and Boards of Review
Shirt: BSA Scout Shirt - Long or short sleeve
Pants: Scout Pants or Shorts with Scout Web Belt
Hat: Red Troop 813 Ballcap
Neckerchief: Troop 813 - Red with Yellow Border
Shoes: Comfortable for walking with Scout Socks
Sash: Merit Badge sash will be worn for BOR


Summer: Scout Meetings and Boards of Review
Shirt: Troop T-Shirt (Scout shirt for BOR)
Pants: Scout Pants or Shorts with Scout Web Belt
Hat: Red Troop 813 Ballcap
Neckerchief: Troop 813 - Red with Yellow Border
Shoes: Comfortable for walking with Scout Socks
Sash: Merit Badge sash will be worn for BOR


Camping/Hikes: Outdoor Wear
We normally do not wear scout uniforms when camping or hiking or participating in high adventure activities i.e., Rocks & Rappelling, High Ropes Courses, Climbing Towers, etc., but some activities may require Uniforms: (i.e., Camporees, Order of Arrow functions, etc.).

If desired, a long sleeve red crew or turtleneck shirt can be worn underneath your Scout Shirt.

NO SCOUT WILL BE LIMITED OR RESTRICTED IN ANY WAY BECAUSE HE CAN NOT AFFORD A UNIFORM.