TROOP 179

Uniform and Insignia of the Boy Scouts 

 

Right Sleeve:

• The American Flag patch is worn at the top of the right sleeve.

• Patrol emblems go on the middle position of the right sleeve.

• The Quality Unit patch is worn at the bottom of the right sleeve.

 

Shirt Front:

• Shoulder Loops (epilettes) indicate the branch of Scouting a boy is in.

• The Order of the Arrow insignia goes on the right pocket flap.

• The Recruiter Patch may be worn below the right pocket.

• The World Crest is worn above the left pocket.

• Scout's current badge of rank is worn on his left pocket.

• The Arrow of Light award may be worn below the left pocket.

 

Left Sleeve:

• The Suffolk County Council patch is worn at the top of the left sleeve.

• The unit number patch is worn below the Council patch.

• Scouts who have assumed a leadership role may wear the appropriate Badge of Office on their left sleeve.

• Scouts who have earned a Trained patch may wear the patch at the boottom of their left sleeve.

 

Merit Badge Sash:

• Merit badges are sewn on to the front of the Merit Badge sash in neat rows of three.