BSA uniform:

You will wear your WSJ Troop 207 BSA uniform during the following events:

1. -travel to the jamboree
   

2. -opening ceremonies
   

3. -touring Japan after the jamboree
   

You will wear a Scout uniform — but not necessarily a BSA uniform — during the following events:

1. -closing ceremony
   

2. -travel back to the USA
   

Your BSA uniform consists of the following items:

1. -BSA uniform shirt with patches as shown here >>>
   

2. -BSA contingent neckerchief
   

3. -standard green Boy Scout ball cap
   

4. -uniform pants (switchback is OK)
   

5. -green uniform socks
   

6. -shoes (no sandals or flip-flops)
   

IMPORTANT:

1. -All tattoos should be covered.  It is bad form to display tattoos in Japan.
   

2. -Do not wear sandals or flip-flops in public.  It is bad form to do so in Japan.
   

The BSA uniform looks like a Christmas tree compared to  the Scout uniforms of most other countries.  We will therefore not wear every patch we own, but select those that are relevant to WSJ Troop 207.

Do not wear any patches that are associated with your home patrol or troop.  Examples include “Journey to Excellence” and “National Honor Patrol” patches.  Your jamboree troop and patrol have not earned these awards.

Do not wear Order of the Arrow patches and insignia.  This is a BSA-only program and is not part of the World Scouting movement.  The one exception is that arrow men are encouraged to bring their sash for a brief meet-up and photoshoot to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Order.  That will be the only time during the jamboree for OA insignia.

Do not wear your BSA National Scout Jamboree patch.  That space on your uniform will be occupied by the World Scout Jamboree patch that you will receive in Japan.

However, there are patches that are very relevant to the World Scout Jamboree experience and that you are encouraged to wear if you have earned them:

1. -“Messengers of Peace” is an integral part of the jamboree program.
   

2. -Language strips show that you can carry on a conversation in a language other than English.  This is a very useful skill at the jamboree.
   

3. -“Amateur Radio Operator” shows that you are ready to reach out to Scouts across the world, including those that could not make it to Japan.  This is an integral part of the jamboree program.
   

At least one of your BSA uniform pants should be the nylon switchback pants.  It will be hot and humid, and these pants will dry fast and convert to shorts.  These will also be appropriate for occasions when shorts are inappropriate (e.g., during touring).

CLASS B UNIFORM:

1. -Always wear your WSJ neckerchief and ID card
   

2. -Scout t-shirt (e.g., from your home troop)
   

3. -BSA uniform shorts or pants
   

4. -Green uniform socks
   

5. -Shoes (not sandals or flip-flops)