Ranks and Advancement

Cub Scout uniforms are worn for parades, service projects, ceremonies, and other special events. The items listed below are the full official uniform for each grade level. The minimum acceptable standard for Pack 21 is the appropriate uniform shirt. If needed, there is a uniform closet at the scout hut that contains donated uniforms. These are available on a first come, first served basis. In most cases, Pack 21 will provide the appropriate neckerchief and slider.

In addition to the items listed, the blue uniform shirt worn by 1st through 3rd grade also needs the South Georgia Council patch, the World Crest emblem, and our pack number (21). The tan uniform shirt worn by 4th and 5th grade scouts also needs blue shoulder loops, the council patch, the World Crest emblem, and our pack number (21). The council patch is only available through our council scout shop. All other items can be purchased online or through any scout shop, The pack numerals for Cub Scout uniforms are white on a red background.

Both blue and tan uniform shirts may be worn for multiple years. The tan uniform shirt will continue to be worn once the scout crosses over the Scouts BSA Troop 21.

Once earned, adventure loops earned by scouts in kindergarten through 3rd grade may be worn on the uniform belt. Adventure pins for 4th and 5th grade scouts are worn on the "Webelos colors" ribbon.

Pictures of the official scout uniform for each level can be found here. Uniforms and books can be purchased here.

• The Lion Cub Scout (kindergarten) uniform has the following parts:

1. Shirt: The official Lion t-shirt.

2. Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.

3. Cap: Official navy-blue Lion cap.

4. Neckerchief: Optional Lion neckerchief. The Lion den decides if they will wear the neckerchief.

5. Neckerchief Slide: Optional Lion neckerchief slide.

• The Tiger Cub Scout (1st Grade) uniform has the following parts:

1. Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.

2. Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.

3. Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.

4. Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger socks have an orange band on the top.

5. Hat: Official blue hat with orange front and Tiger emblem.

6. Neckerchief: Orange triangular neckerchief with Tiger logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.

7. Neckerchief slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with orange Tiger emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.

• The Wolf Cub Scout (2nd grade) uniform has the following parts:

1. Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.

2. Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.

3. Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.

4. Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Wolf socks have a yellow band on the top.

5. Hat: Official hat red front and Wolf emblem.

6. Neckerchief: Red triangular neckerchief with Wolf logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.

7. Neckerchief slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with red Wolf emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.

• The Bear Cub Scout (3rd grade) uniform has the following parts:

  1. Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.

  2. Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.

  3. Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.

  4. Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Bear socks have a yellow band on the top.

  5. Hat: Official blue hat with light blue front and Bear emblem.

  6. Neckerchief: Light blue triangular neckerchief with Bear logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.

  7. Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with light blue Bear emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.

• The Webelos (4th and 5th grade) Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

1. Shirt: The official tan uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.

2. Pants: The official green shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants.

3. Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle or the green web belt with BSA buckle is acceptable for the 2021-22 program year.

4. Socks: Official green socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee.

5. Hat: Official green hat with Webelos plaid front and Webelos emblem.

6. Neckerchief: Webelos plaid triangular neckerchief with Webelos logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.

7. Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with Webelos emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.

8. Webelos Colors: The Webelos Colors is an optional uniform piece that is worn on the right sleeve to display the Webelos Adventure Pins that have been earned. If the Webelos Colors are not used, Webelos Adventure Pins may be worn on the Webelos hat.

Cub Scout handbooks list all rank requirements, as well as optional adventures. Handbooks are available in both print and ebook format. Handbooks can be ordered here. They are also available through the council scout shop. Handbooks are updated regularly. While using a pre-owned handbook is acceptable, it is important to use the most recent version of the appropriate handbook.

In addition to the handbook, it is recommended that parents/guardians and leaders use Scoutbook to track a scout's advancement.

If a Cub Scout does not complete all rank requirements, the scout will not earn the rank patch, but will move to the next level at the start of the next program year. The scout program year roughly coincides with the school year.

• Lion Cub Scouts (kindergarten) and their adult partners use the yellow Lion kit.

• Tiger Cub Scouts (1st grade) use the orange Tiger handbook.

• Wolf Cub Scouts (2nd grade) use the red Wolf handbook.

• Bear Cub Scouts (3rd grade) use the blue Bear handbook.

• Webelos and Arrow of Light (4th and 5th grade) both use the green Webelos handbook, This is the only Cub Scout handbook that will be used for multiple years.