All uniforms, badges, and insignia of the Boy Scouts of America may be used only by members of the Boy Scouts of America who are registered and in good standing. No alteration of or addition to the official uniform, badges, or insignia, or the rules and regulations covering the wearing of the uniform, may be authorized by anyone except the National Executive Board. Badges awarded by organizations other than the Boy Scouts of America may not be worn on the official uniform. (Exceptions: Historic Trails Award and religious emblems) (See Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America and the Insignia Guide for additional information on uniform rules and regulations.)

National Honor Patrol Star (right sleeve)
Worn centered below and touching the patrol patch.

Quality Unit Award (right sleeve)
If worn, this patch should be placed centered on the flag patch, with the top of the Quality Unit Award located four inches (4") below the shoulder seam. Only one Quality Unit Award may be worn on the uniform at a time.

Merit Badges (right sleeve)
Up to six merit badges may be worn on the long sleeve shirt in two columns of three starting 3" above the cuff.

CSP (left sleeve)
The Council Shoulder Patch should be centered on the sleeve, touching the shoulder seam.

Veteran Unit Bar (left sleeve)
When worn, should be centered below and touching the CSP; these bars are available for 25, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 or 80 years.

Unit Number (left sleeve)
Worn centered below and touching the CSP (or Veteran Unit Bar, if worn); if more than one patch is required for the unit number, those patches should not have spaces between them.

Badge of Office (left sleeve)
Worn centered below and touching the unit number.

Trained Strip (left sleeve)
When applicable, worn centered below and touching the badge of office.

Den Chief Cord (left sleeve)
These cords are worn over the left shoulder and under the epaulet.

Name Plate
If worn, this should be placed centered on the pocket flap above the BSA strip (or other patches as applicable).

Varsity/Venture Strip
If worn, centered on the pocket flap above the BSA strip (or Interpreter Strip).

Interpreter Strip
If worn, centered on the pocket flap above the BSA strip.

Order of the Arrow Lodge Insignia
Worn on pocket flap.

Temporary Insignia
Not necessary for uniform inspections, but if worn should be centered on the pocket.

Recruiter Strip
When worn, centered immediately below and touching either the bottom of the pocket.

Medals or Knots
Worn centered above the left pocket, touching the top of the pocket flap. The order in which these awards are worn is at the wearer's discretion and a maximum of five medals may be worn at a time. Please note that the only knots that may be worn by a Boy Scout are the religious emblem, lifesaving and meritorious award knots.

Service Stars
Worn centered above the left pocket, either 3/8" above the left pocket or immediately above any medals or knots.

Rank Badges
Scouts wear only their current badge of rank (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, or Eagle) centered on the pocket.

Arrow of Light
Worn centered below the pocket.