A new Boy Scout in Kilt

[EagleJCS]

At the Cub Scout level the uniform is defined by the Pack By-Laws. This may be different from the Boy Scout Troop.

That may be, Chris, it's been a while since I've been involved directly with Cubs. I don't want to sound like a hard-nose (I know, too late , but Scouting is my second family, and I defend my family), nothing I can see in the literature I have makes that distinction. In fact, the national website even has a page (here) indicating the full uniform should be worn. The reason being, as has been said before, is that the uniform is an equalizer. Again, paraphrasing from the Insignia Guide (which covers all of the various BSA programs and uniforms), no other additions/subtractions may be made without approval from the Executive Board.

I wouldn't call anyone out in public for not wearing the complete uniform (not my place), but if I had the opportunity, I might give them a heads-up on the side.

Also, if I'm not mistaken B-P wore a kilt. I think there is a picture of him in a kilt on a thread here.
Chris

I've seen lots of pictures of B-P, but none in a kilt. Shorts, but no kilt. Per Hamish in this thread, B-P wore the kilt, but I haven't seen a picture yet.

That thread also notes that only Venture Crews may choose their uniform, since there is no official uniform for the Venture program. (There is a recommended standard uniform - the green "Explorer" shirt and gray pants - which crews are expected to wear at National and International events - i.e. Jamborees, etc. - but there is no required uniform as there is in the other programs.)