The
Scouting program in America has always included uniforms for its
members and volunteers to identify members and show they are part of
the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts and leaders should wear their
uniforms to all patrol meetings, troop meetings, and scout outings.
The tan Boy Scout uniform is a well-known
symbol of American scouting. All scouts in the program wear the same
uniform with the major differences being the badges each scout has
earned and the troop specific neck wear.
The official dress uniform is commonly referred to as
the 'Class A' uniform. Most scout troops also have an activity uniform,
referred to as 'Class B' which is often a t-shirt customized just for
the troop. Activity uniforms are worn for work projects, sporting
activities, and other events in which the dress uniform might get
damaged.