Arrow of Light Scout Uniform

The uniform is integral to the Scouting program. It identifies the scouts and adults with the Arrow of Light program and gives them a sense of belonging to the den, the pack, and Scouting America. The uniform distinguishes Arrow of Light from other Cub Scouts. Scouts and leaders should wear it to all den meetings, pack meetings, and special pack activities.

The Arrow of Light uniform does not include a hat or neckerchief. Each Arrow of Light den gets to decide what Scouting America hat and neckerchief they want to wear, or if they want to wear one at all. But, the decision should be made as a den, not individually.

Each Arrow of Light den should learn to work as a patrol. To help with that patrol identity, each Arrow of Light den chooses a Patrol Patch and creates a patrol flag, name, and yell.

Arrow of Light no longer wear the blue Cub Scout uniform, and only wear the tan Scouts BSA uniform colors:

• the Arrow of Light rank badge is displayed in the same location that Scouts BSA rank badges will be placed
• the tan shirt can be used in Scouts BSA
• when doing Arrow of Light activities with a Scouts BSA troop the scout will fit in
• further distinction as the 'senior' group in the Pack
• many scouts outgrow their blue uniforms

The uniform shown here is known as the Field Uniform. The Activity Uniform is a custom pack T-Shirt and scout pants. These two uniforms (Field and Activity) are often referred to as Class A and Class B uniforms, but that is not correct Scouting America terminology.

Packs can design their own Activity shirt. The most well-known place for pack T-shirts is the ClassB.com web site. They are an official licensee of Scouting America and have been providing high quality products to scouts since 1982.

The Arrow of Light den leader wears the official Cub Scout leader uniform.

The Uniform Inspection Sheet has insignia placement guides. There is also a Male & Female Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet. See the Insignia Guide for more info.

Costs for the uniform are similar to the Cub Scout Uniform Costs. Uniform details, price changes, and other scouting gear is found at ScoutShop.Org - and you can purchase online.

Retrieve a list of Scout shops and distributors in your area at this Scout Store Locator

These uniforms are a significant cost for many scouting families. Some possible ways to reduce costs are:

• Have your scout earn the uniform or part of it.
• Purchase only minimum expected items in your pack.
• Buy used uniforms on eBay.com or local clothes store.
• Check with your pack or district about a Uniform Exchange where you can pick up or drop off uniforms.

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