Bob White Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 The only patches required on a BSA uniform thatI am aware of are; the program affiliation strip above the right hand pocket, the American Flag on the sleeve, a council shoulder patch, and the shoulder loops designated program service. Any Field uniform with those elements is complete and correct. All other patches are worn at the decision of the individual authorized to wear them and by unit choice. However, where the patches are positioned and when the awards can be worn are governed by the BSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoscout Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Woooooo!!! A pocketknife and improperly worn patches? This rivals costume boy!! Foto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Bob White, I'm shocked. The American Flag is not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob White Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Perhaps required is to emotional a word for some. I will adjust. There are 4 standard elements that must be present on a BSA Field Uniform in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts or Venturing. The first two are the American Flag and the program affiliation strip that come pre-sewn on the uniform shirts. The second two are the council shoulder patch that signifies your council membership and the shoulder loops that distinguish the program area you are in. With these 4 elements, a uniform shirt is complete and correct. All other awards are worn by the recipient at their choice. The location of the award, and when it can be worn, is set by the BSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster531 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 The Flag may be removed for religious reasons. So it is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaScout Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 The flag is not required plain and simple, However I think the world crest is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FScouter Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Does anyone have a reference to a publication that discusses the flag patch as being optional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCamp Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 In Trail Pounder's World....the flag is not an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 I'm with Trail Pounder. This is the Boy Scouts of America & the United States is in America! Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted January 27, 2004 Author Share Posted January 27, 2004 Ed, the United States isn't "in" America. The United States IS America. When the French asked soldiers, "Are you American?" they didn't mean "Are you Canadian?" or "Are you Venezulean?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Fat Old Guy, While I agree, I must also disagree. The United States is located in North America as is Canada which makes Canadians Americans, too Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted January 27, 2004 Author Share Posted January 27, 2004 Ed, last time that I checked, the United States of America was the only country with America in its name. Canadians had their their chance to be Americans but blew it. Patton wasn't speaking of Canadians or Mexicans in his famous speech from the opening of the movie. Lee Greenwood isn't talking about Canadian or Peruvians in his song. Heck, Canadians have free health care but not freedom of speech. America is the 50 states and the Territories or anyplace that two or three Marines gather on November 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acco40 Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 A Canadian is an American without a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 While I consider myself an American, I am really a citizen of the United States of America. America isn't a country. The USA is. Just a technicality. Ed Mori 1 Peter 4:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FScouter Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 What religion(s) require that the flag patch be removed from the uniforms of its members? And for what purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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