Scouts BSA Uniform
The Scouts BSA uniform symbolizes the values and traditions of Scouting. It represents a Scout’s commitment to the Scout Oath and Scout Law, promotes unity among Scouts, and reflects pride in personal achievements. Above all, it stands for character, leadership, service, and being prepared.
The Scouts BSA Uniform Represents
Equality
Identification
Identification
The uniform represents a democratic ideal of equality. Scouts from various cultures and different economic levels wear the same uniform and cooperate as equals.
Identification
Identification
Identification
Badges on the uniform tell other members that he or she belongs to their den, pack, and council. The uniform itself identifies a good citizen to the entire community.
Achievement
Identification
Achievement
The uniform displays badges and other awards so the accomplishment of each Cub Scout can be immediately recognized.
Commitment
Identification
Achievement
Wearing a uniform reminds each Cub Scout of their commitment to the ideals and purposes of Scouting: duty to God, loyalty to country, and helpfulness to others.
Our Uniform Patches
USA Flag Emblem
USA Flag Emblem
All Scout uniforms incorporate the American flag on the right sleeve in position 1.
Council Emblem
USA Flag Emblem
We are a member of the Southwest Florida Council (#88) of the Boy Scouts of America
Unit Numerals
Unit Numerals
We are Troop 126 of Bradenton, FL. We are chartered by Peace Presbyterian Church.
Scouts BSA Uniform Information
Merit Badges
Sash Placement & Arrangement
- Orientation: The sash is always worn over the right shoulder and hangs diagonally across the chest to the left hip. It can be worn over or under the uniform's shoulder loop (epaulet).
- Placement: Start sewing the first row of badges about 3 inches down from the top edge. Many Scouts use Badge Magic.
- Layout: Badges should be placed in neat, even rows of three.
- Organization: There is no official rule dictating the order of the badges. Scouts commonly arrange them in chronological order of achievement, by color, by category (such as grouping Eagle-required badges), or alphabetically.
- Back of the Sash: When the front is completely full, additional merit badges can be sewn on the back. Non-merit badge patches, like camporee or event patches, can also be worn on the back of the sash
- Rank Patch: Because Scout ranks change over time, consider sewing a Velcro patch where the Rank Badge goes so that badges can be easily interchanged as Scouts advance.