What's the first thing a boy wants when he becomes a Cub Scout? The uniform, of course. The distinctive blue and gold uniform is undoubtedly one of the major incentives for young boys to become Cub Scouts. It is graphic evidence that they belong, that they are members of the world's largest boys' organization - "The Boy Scouts of America." The uniform also does these things for a boy:

• It reminds him to live up to the Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, and motto - Do Your Best.
  

• It encourages neat, correct appearance as well as proper behavior.
  

• It provides the only place for proper display of his badges and awards.
  

• It reminds him of the steps along the Scouting trail and encourages him to continue into Boy Scouting.

Please note that individual uniform parts may not be worn with civilian clothing, and that various other types of Cub Scout garments are available, such as T-shirts, sweat shirts, red patch vests, etc. These are for casual wear and are not considered part of the official uniform.

The Cub Scout uniform consists of the following parts:

• TROUSERS AND SHORTS
  Official Cub Scout blue trousers or shorts should be worn. Made from machine washable poly/cotton.
  

• SHIRT
  Official Cub Scout long- or short-sleeve dark blue shirt with button-flap pockets. Machine washable poly/cotton. Has gold "Boy Scouts of America" lettering on right shirt front. Proper insignia should be sewn on.
  

• NECKERCHIEFS
  Official Wolf neckerchief is worn by second grade (or 8-year-old) Cub Scouts-triangular, gold with navy blue trim. Official Bear neckerchief is worn by third-grade (or 9-year-old) Cub Scouts-triangular, light blue with navy blue trim. (See How to wear a Neckerchief)
  

• NECKERCHIEF SLIDES
  Official gold-colored metal slide with Cub Scout emblem. Handmade neckerchief slides may also be worn.
  

• HEADGEAR OPTIONS
  Official Wolf Cub Scout baseball-style cap is worn by second grade (or 8-year-old) Cub Scouts. It is navy with a gold front panel bearing the Wolf Cub Scout emblem. Official Bear Cub Scout baseball-style cap is worn by third-grade (or 9-year-old) Cub Scouts. It is navy colored with a powder blue front panel sporting the Bear Cub Scout emblem.
  

• BELT
  Official navy blue web belt with metal buckle and Cub Scout emblem.
  

• SOCKS
  Official navy blue Cub Scout socks with gold tops are worn with shorts and with trousers.
  

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• TWO UNIFORMS TO CHOOSE FROM
  The Webelos Scout may choose either the blue Webelos uniform based on the Cub Scout uniform, or the tan/olive uniform similar to the one worn by Boy Scouts. The location of badges and insignia is the same for both uniforms.
  

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• PATCH VEST, CUB or WEBELOS SCOUT
  The red patch vest is not part of the official uniform. It can be worn by Cub and Webelos Scouts for the display of temporary and other patches that have been given to the boy, or that the boy has earned as a part of the Scouting experience. The patch vest may be worn with the uniform except during uniform inspections.
  

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