Uniforms
The Troop 5 Uniform
The Scouting America uniform is more than just a shirt — it represents membership in a tradition that stretches back over a century. For Troop 5, it also carries the proud identity of Maplewood and a troop that has been continuously chartered since 1920.
Troop 5 Eagle Scouts in full Class A winter uniform
When to Wear the Uniform
The Class A uniform is worn to every troop meeting, dinner, and Court of Honor. Wearing the uniform with pride is part of what it means to be a Troop 5 scout.
🍂 Class A — Winter
Scout shirt
Scout pants
Troop neckerchief (provided)
Red beret (provided)
Belt (scout, camp, or Philmont)
☀️ Class A — Summer
Scout shirt
Scout shorts
Scout socks
Troop neckerchief (provided)
Red beret (provided)
Belt (scout, camp, or Philmont)
👨👧 Note for Adult Advisors
Adult advisors wearing Class A may also wear an official Scouting America cap, a camp hat, or a Philmont hat in place of the red beret.
Class A summer uniform at the Maplewood Memorial Day Parade
Patch Placement
Troop 5 has a distinctive patch configuration that sets it apart from most troops. New scouts and families should follow this placement guide carefully when setting up a new uniform. Maintain ¼–½ inch spacing between patches.
Left Sleeve — From Top to Bottom
Right Sleeve — From Top to Bottom
🦅 A Rare Distinction
The 100 Year strip on the Troop 5 uniform is not something most scouts will ever wear. It signifies that Troop 5 has been continuously chartered since 1920 — over 100 years of scouting in Maplewood. Every scout who puts on this uniform carries that history with them.
Where to Get Your Uniform
New families have two options for getting a Troop 5 uniform — the local Scout Shop or the troop’s own consignment store. And the good news is that some of the most distinctive parts of the Troop 5 uniform are provided by the troop itself at no cost.
🎁 Provided by Troop 5
When a scout joins Troop 5 the following items are provided by the troop:
- Red beret
- Troop neckerchief
- Maplewood N.J. community strip
- Troop 5 numeral patch
New families only need to purchase the scout shirt, pants or shorts, belt, and scout socks.
🏪 Mountainside Scout Shop
1130 Route 22 West
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(Verrex Building)
📞 (908) 654-9191
✉️ 358ScoutShopOrdersMountainside@Scouting.org
Summer Hours (July–Aug)
Wed–Fri: 12pm – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 3pm
Mon/Tue often closed or reduced hours
Carries uniforms from Lion through Venturing, insignia, camping equipment, and Pinewood Derby supplies.
Visit Website →♻️ Troop 5 Consignment Store
Looking to save money on a uniform? The Troop 5 consignment store offers gently used uniforms, patches, and gear at a fraction of the retail price.
The store is available at our semi-annual potlucks and by request. If you need something between potlucks just reach out and we can arrange access.
Contact Us →Questions about the uniform?
If you’re not sure what to buy, where to find a specific patch, or how to set up a new uniform correctly — reach out and we’ll point you in the right direction.
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