The appropriate uniform inspection sheet only defines the basic uniform and does not cover a lot of optional official uniform items. Jblake47, I am sorry but I am going to have to disagree with part of your point. Does any of this sound like it might be applicable to the "bigger picture" of the situation that's prompting your question here? Just throwing out some ideas - not saying I support or endorse them, but they may be the "root cause" of where your question is coming from. Or, maybe if 100% of the pack's membership doesn't use the brag vest, leaders may ask that it not be worn at certain formal occasions, to keep the uniforms UNIform. While I certainly support recognition of youths' achievements, I guess I could see where some might think that a piece of clothing whose only purpose is to brag about one's achievements (hence the name) might not be the most appropriate thing to wear at, say, a religious function. There may not be an official rule on the subject, but I guess I could see where a pack's leadership might try to dissuade their use at certain events. Not that there's anything wrong with posting questions on this forum, but sometimes its more satisfying to help correct a problem at its source.īack to the issue of brag vests. But, more commonly, if its just a myth, you may have had the opportunity to help dispel it within getting into an argument. Could you show me the official BSA reference that says that, so I can make sure I'm following the rules the right way?" If it is in fact an actual policy, you'll see it in writing, and would thus be obligated to obey it. A bit of advice: when some one tells you that something is "policy" or "BSA regulations," etc, calmly acknowledge them, but say something to the effect of, "I've never heard that before. I am not aware of any regulation that would prohibit wearing the brag vest at any particular activity (but I could be wrong, I haven't worked with the Cub program in quite a while).
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