Uniform
Wearing a uniform gives Cub Scouts a sense of identification and commitment to the goals of Scouting. The awards displayed on the uniform mark significant milestones in every Scout's progress in achieving these goals and successfully practicing Scouting’s ideals.
Unless your den or pack leaders says otherwise, always wear your Field Uniform (also called the "Class A") to all Scouting activities — not only den and pack meetings, but every activity in which you take part with other Cub Scouts. The shirt should always be tucked in and orderly. Everyone should understand the importance of representing the entire Boy Scout of America organization while in uniform.
Lions Field Uniform
For Cub Scouts Lions (Kindergarteners only)
Rank-specific T-shirt
Rank-specific cap
Official Cub Scouts blue web belt (to show off adventure loops!)
Optional:
Official Cub Scouts or shorts (Any navy blue pants/shorts will do)
Official Cub Scouts socks (Optional but recommended!)
Cub Scout Field Uniform
For Cub Scouts ranks Tigers through Webelos (grades 1-4)
Rank-specific neckerchief
Rank-specific neckerchief slide
Official blue Cub Scout short sleeve shirt (This shirt should last through the 4th grade, so size it appropriately!)
Official Cub Scouts blue web belt (to show off adventure loops!)
World Scout Crest & Ring emblems
Suffolk County Council shoulder patch
Pack numeral patches (406)
Den number patch (ask your den leader)
55 year Veteran Bar emblem
Optional:
Official Cub Scouts or shorts (Any navy blue pants/shorts will do)
Official Cub Scouts socks (Optional but recommended!)
Arrow of light Field Uniform
For Cub Scouts ranks Webelos through Arrow of Light (grade 5)
Webelos neckerchief
Webelos neckerchief slide
Webelos Colors (tri-colored shoulder ribbons)
Official tan Scouts BSA shirt (long or short sleeve) (This shirt should last beyond the 5th grade, so size it appropriately!)
Official Scouts BSA belt (Also optional but recommended.)
World Scout Crest & Ring emblems
Suffolk County Council shoulder patch
Pack numeral patches (406)
Patrol patch (ask your den leader)
55 year Veteran Bar emblem
Optional:
Official Scouts BSA pants or shorts (Any olive-green pants/shorts will do)
Official Scouts BSA socks (Optional but recommended!)
Activity Uniform (Class B)
The Activity Uniform, also known as the "Class B", is a special T-shirt that Pack 406 provides at no cost (free!) to each registered Cub Scout. These T-shirts do not replace the Field Uniform (that's how they display their hard-earned patches), but they do serve a purpose for certain occasions like summer camp.
When specifically instructed by den and pack leaders, Scouts may wear their Field Uniform (usually when a messy activity is planned). They're great for times when we want to be a group but don't want to loose or damage their uniforms with rough play and adventure.
Patch Placement
The pack will provide (at no cost) the Cub Scout adventure loops, rank badges, temporary patches, and all other award pins. You will need to attach them to the uniform, but they are provided.
Parent Pins
When your Scout earns a new rank badge like Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, and so on, your family will be awarded a special parent pin. Parent Pins are awarded to parents in recognition of the ranks their children have earned. These are not worn on the Cub Scout uniform.
Instead, these pins are for you, the parents! You’re on this adventure too, so be sure to get yours and display them at pack events. You can even keep them on a ribbon to follow your Scout's rank journey through the years.
Uniform Inspection Checklist
Typically at the January pack meeting, we hold Uniform Inspection. This event is to remind our Scouts and their families of the purpose of the uniform in Cub Scouts.
Cub Scout uniforms serve a dual purpose: (1) Demonstrating membership in the group (everyone is dressed alike) and (2) individual achievement, with boys and girls wearing the badges they’ve earned.
Where to Purchase
Scout Shop (Official Online Retailer)
For those of you that like to shop online, you can purchase all your scouting items from the national Scout Shop, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.