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Cub Scout Pack 197
(Brown Deer, Wisconsin)
 
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The uniform makes for brotherhood, since when universally adopted it covers up all differences of class and country. 
                                                                             -Sir Robert Baden-Powell

Wearing uniforms has been a method of the Scouting movement from
the beginning. Decades of experience show uniforming to have many benefits, including these:
Equality. The uniform represents a democratic ideal of equality. Boys from various cultures and different economic levels wear the same uniform and cooperate as equals.
Identification. The uniform identifies a boy as a member of the Cub Scouts. Badges on the uniform tell other members that he belongs to their den, pack, and council. The uniform itself identifies a good citizen to the entire community.
Achievement. The uniform displays badges and other awards so the accomplishments of each Cub Scout can be immediately recognized. Commitment. Wearing a uniform is a constant reminder to each Cub Scout of his commitment to the ideals and purposes of Cub Scouting: duty to God, loyalty to country, and helpfulness to others.
For these reasons, among others, all parents should emphasize to their Scouts the importance of wearing the correct and complete uniform on
all suitable occasions.
Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts
The Cub Scout uniform consists of the following parts:
Shirt—The official uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets and "Boy Scouts of America" above the
right pocket.
Trousers or shorts—Official blue.
Belt—Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle and Tiger Cub or
Cub Scout emblem.
Socks—Official socks are available in three lengths:
ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger Cub socks are navy blue with orange tops;
Cub Scout socks are navy blue with gold (yellow) tops.
Cap—Official navy-blue cap with orange front panel and Tiger Cub emblem for Tiger Cubs, yellow panel and Wolf emblem for Wolf Cub Scouts, blue panel and Bear emblem for Bear Cub Scouts. 
Neckerchief—Triangular neckerchief is orange with navy-blue trim for Tiger Cubs, gold with navy-blue trim for Wolf Cub Scouts, and light blue with navy-blue trim for Bear Cub Scouts. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs boys should wear. Packs should not make their own pack neckerchiefs for boys.
Neckerchief slide—Official gold-tone metal slide with the Tiger Cub, 
Wolf, or Bear logo. 
Webelos Scouts
Webelos Scouts may choose to wear either the blue Cub Scout uniform  or the tan/olive uniform similar to the one Boy Scouts wear. For the tan/olive uniform, boys wear the official Boy Scout olive trousers or shorts and official Boy Scout tan shirt with blue shoulder loops. Official blue socks (with gold tops) are worn with the blue uniform, and official olive socks (with red tops) are worn with the tan/olive uniform. With either uniform, all Webelos Scouts wear the Webelos neckerchief (plaid with the Webelos emblem), Webelos neckerchief slide, Webelos cap, and Webelos belt buckle. Note that the Webelos belt buckle will fit either the blue or the olive belt, but the belt loop recognitions for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program fit only on the blue web belt.
Badges and Insignia
When a boy first joins Cub Scouting, his uniform will display only those badges that identify his status: The World Crest, which shows him to be a member of the worldwide Scouting movement; the national flag; his council strip; his pack number; and his den number. As he progresses, the Cub Scout will earn badges, pins, medals, and other insignia that tell of his accomplishments in Scouting. These items should be added to the uniform only after they have been earned.
Wearing the Uniform
In general, every Cub Scout should wear his uniform to all Cub Scouting activities, including den and pack meetings, unit outings, and any activities done with members of the den or pack. When playing sports, going to camp, or participating in other physical activities, a pack may opt to have the Cub Scouts wear an alternate uniform, such as an activity shirt. Pack leaders should provide advance notice of any occasion when the boys should wear anything other than the complete uniform.
Activity Uniform (Class "B")
All year, Pack 197 has Blue T-Shirts with the Cub Scout Logo and Pack 197 screen printed on the front. For most outdoor/athletic/casual activities, the T-Shirt can be worn by both scouts and scout
families alike.