You can tell a lot about a fellow by the clothes he wears. Soldiers, policemen, carpenters, barbers, bankers and ministers all dress differently in order to let people know what they do. Likewise, when you play a sport, you dress appropriately for the game you are about to play. You wouldn't wear a baseball outfit to play hockey, or football pads during a soccer game.
The Boy Scout Uniform says a lot about the guy who wears it too. It tells people that this is a young man who is ready for adventure. The uniform is tough, durable, and made for action. The pants convert from long trousers to shorts quickly. The pockets are large to hold more of the gear you need.
The Uniform also provides us with a place to display the patches that show your membership in the your Patrol and Troop, as well as your Advancement, Leadership position, and past Outdoor adventures.
And the Uniform says one thing more. It proclaims to the world that you are a member in the world's greatest youth movement. You are someone who lives out the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Someone who can be depended on, and a brother to other Scouts.
All Scouts and Scouters in Troop 329 are expected to proudly wear the Boy Scout Uniform at all Scout functions. The official uniform consists of
- Official Boy Scout short-sleeved shirt, with Boy Scout Forest Green shoulder loops
- Official Boy Scout Trousers or shorts (canvas zip-off trousers are highly recommended)
- Boy Scout web belt and buckle
- Boy Scout socks
- Scout hat (optional)
- brown or black hiking shoes.
The following Insignia should also be purchased for a new scout's uniform
- World Crest Emblem
- Greater St Louis Area Council Patch
- Troop 329 Numerals
At this time the Troop 329 Uniform does NOT include a neckerchief, or slide.
Scouts may wear a Troop or other Scouting t-shirt instead of the Field uniform shirt for non-public outings and meetings.
Any clothing (hats, t-shirts, etc.) depicting non-scouting logos, messages, or slogans are not part of the uniform, and should not be worn as such.