Troop 409 Uniform
The Troop 409 Class "A" uniform is worn for most troop events including monthly troop meetings, PLC meetings, and warmer weather campouts. Components of the uniform can be purchased at either of the Northern Star Scout Shops or online at scoutshop.org. The troop also maintains a collection of gently used uniform components that have been donated by scouts that have outgrown them that are offered at a discount. Please contact the committee chair for more information.
Class "A" Uniform
The Troop 409 conforms with the standard Scouts BSA uniform. The items listed here should be purchased by the scout.
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Short- or long-sleeve uniform shirt
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Scout "Switchbacks" pants
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Northern Star Council shoulder patch
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Troop 409 troop patch (provided by troop, worn in lieu of standard troop numerals)
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Scout BSA neckerchief (provided by troop after a scout completes his first night at a campout)
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World-crest emblem
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Patrol emblem for scouts assigned to a patrol (provided by troop)
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Badge of rank (provided by troop)
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Scouts who earned the Arrow of Light in Cub Scouts may wear that emblem on their Boy Scout uniform
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Leadership emblem for scouts holding leadership office (provided by troop)
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Scout socks
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Scout belt
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Hiking boots or leather shoes are preferred, though sneakers are acceptable
In addition, all scouts are required to have a copy of the Boy Scouts BSA Handbook (provided by the troop) and should have it with them at all troop meetings and campouts.
Class "B" Uniform
For certain events, such as gym night or certain times while touring, scouts will be instructed to wear the Class "B" uniform. This uniform consists of the following:
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Troop 409 technical t-shirt (available for purchase from the troop)
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Scout shorts/Switchbacks pants with legs removed
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Scout belt
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Scout socks
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Sneakers
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Campouts and Touring
The Class "A" uniform is generally worn for travel and while visiting places in the community as part of trips. Scouts may be instructed to wear Class "B" for certain activities during these events. Full details on how to dress for these events will be provided prior to the event.
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For regular campouts and hikes, we ask scouts to travel in the Class "A" uniform. Otherwise, scouts should dress for the weather and for personal comfort, using our camping equipment lists as a guide.