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Why do I have to wear my uniform?

About the Scout Uniform. "Wear the complete uniform proudly and correctly at all Scouting events, at patrol and troop meetings, hikes, camps, and rallies; when you appear before a Board of Review or a Court of Honor; when you take part in Scout service projects in your community and in the backcountry; and during Scouting Anniversary week in February." (1999 Boy Scout Handbook pg. 13)

"Uniforming is one of the six basic Scouting methods and is essential to success," says Arlene Smith, Utah National Parks Council Advancement Chairperson. Although no uniform is required for joining, the LDS Church Handbook, Boy Scout Handbook, and the Scoutmaster Handbook all emphasize "wearing a complete uniform to all scouting events." The uniform is constantly being referred to as a way a boy openly shows his commitment to the "ideals" of scouting. The uniforming method of scouting displays a boy's scouting spirit and character. A boy should be recommended to a Board of Review only after he has shown that he is willing to wear and does wear his uniform.
"Any young man (ages 11-18) who is mentally and physically capable of working to purchase his own complete uniform, and chooses not to do so should not be recommended for a Board of Review and rank advancement. Any young man who is a Scout (ages 11-18) and still eligible for Scout advancement, who has a uniform and chooses not to wear it or any acceptable parts of it because they feel embarrassed to wear it at Scout activities, should not be recommended for a Board of Review and rank advancement."U.N.P.C. Boy Scout Committee

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Famous People Website

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How to fold the American Flag.

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