As Crews can determine their own uniform, can my crew decide what is worn where on the green Venturing uniform? Can we create our own unique shoulder loops?
No. While crews can determine their own uniform, and if they decide on using non-BSA clothing as their uniform, they can put insignia wherever they want (most seem to follow insignia placement). However, when it comes to the green Venturing shirt, the policy is clear: ‘Existing insignia placement policies related to BSA uniforms shall apply to the green Venturing shirt.’ This means that you will wear the insignia in its proper place, including wearing the appropriate shoulder loops (green, silver, or gold). Thus creating your own unique crew shoulder loops is incorrect. Putting insignia in other places on the uniform is incorrect. If your crew does not know where things are worn, they should check the literature (both the Venturer Handbook and Venturing Leader Guide have basic insignia placement information), or get a copy of the Insignia Guide. This document was prepared by Michael R. Brown. The opinions expressed, except where otherwise specifically noted, are his, and do not represe
