Royal Rangers Uniforms
Uniforms play an important role in Royal Rangers and serve as one of the primary methods we employ to accomplish the objectives of our program. Royal Rangers uses uniforms as a method to:
- Create a sense of identity and belonging for boys
- Instill a sense of responsibility and self-discipline
- Establish a degree of social equality within the outpost
- Provide boys a way to display their achievements
The uniform also draws attention to the outpost and promotes the ministry in the church and community. Every commander and boy should be encouraged to wear the Royal Rangers uniform.
Royal Rangers groups have the flexibility of choosing from a variety of different options when selecting a uniform. This flexibility enables the group to select a uniform that best suits the unique needs and interests of their group. The meeting or event at which they are worn determines the level of formality. If your outpost has just started or if your boys' economic condition is such that the uniform is a hardship, work to get your boys uniformed in stages. Start by getting the boys in the less expensive, special uniform, i.e. Royal Rangers T-shirt and blue jeans. Then if your outpost chooses to use them, move forward to the utility uniform, and even the dress uniform for special occasions. The following uniform options provide outposts with a variety great deal of flexibility in choosing a uniform that best meets their unique needs and preferences.
The Formal Uniform
Traditionally referred to as the dress blazer or “dress blues”, this uniform consists of a navy blue sport coat with a pocket slide displaying the Royal Rangers emblem and a silver name tag, a sky blue shirt or blouse, an official red & blue necktie, charcoal grey pants or skirt with black belt, black dress shoes, and black socks. No headgear is worn with the formal uniform. Ladies wear no necktie and may wear natural colored hosiery.
Use of the formal uniform is typically limited to organizational leaders when presenting the program to church or business leaders or attending non-Royal Rangers events where a more formal appearance is in order.
The Dress Uniform
The dress uniform, formerly known as “dress khakis”, is worn at special events such as awards banquets and ceremonies. This uniform consists of a long-sleeved khaki shirt with sewn-in military-style pleats, khaki pants, khaki belt, black dress shoes, black socks, and a Royal Rangers bolo tie (any style). A white Royal Ranger T-shirt should be worn under the khaki shirt. Headgear may include any offical Royal Rangers hat.
All patches, pins, or other insignia worn on the shirt should be the same as those prescribed for the Utility Uniform (see Patch & Pin Placement below).
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The utility uniform is the standard uniform for all age groups and leaders (Ranger Kids through Expedition Rangers). The style and design of this uniform makes it comfortable and suitable for regular active use. This uniform consists of an official light-weight khaki Royal Rangers shirt and navy blue pants, blue jeans, or blue shorts (see details below). Belts, footwear, bolos, undershirts, and headgear may vary as needed for the activity. Headgear may include any official Royal Rangers hat.
The utility uniform shirt may be worn tucked in or untucked. Sleeves may be worn long or rolled up (a button is provided on the sleeve to fasten the sleeve in rolled-up position). Optional Velcro footprints may be used to attach patches that are frequently changed (such as leadership position insignia) to minimize sewing.
Official Royal Rangers TacPants or blue jeans may be worn as part of the utility uniform for all boys and leaders. However, TacPants are not available for Ranger Kids.
All patches, pins, or other insignia worn on the shirt should be the same as those prescribed for the Dress Uniform (see Patch & Pin Placement below).
Utility Uniform Patch Placement Flyer
Special Uniform
The special uniform is a classification of uniforms that may be customized to meet the unique needs and preferences of the local outpost. Special uniforms may take a variety of forms and may include customized clothing items displaying the Royal Rangers logo, your outpost number, and district. (Click here for national policies regarding the use of the trademarked Royal Rangers name and logo.) Examples of special uniforms may include:
- Business Casual: Polo shirt or long sleeve shirt with embroidered RR emblem, business slacks, shoes, and belt of choice.
- Semi-casual: Polo or long sleeve shirt, casual pants (such as blue jeans), and shoes of choice.
- Sports Style: T-shirts, sports jerseys, or hoodies with pants and shoes of choice.
Headgear for special uniforms may inlcude any as prescribed by the outpost.
Awards Vest
The awards vest is a supplemental uniform item which allows boys to display all of the awards, training patches, and event patches they have earned in their current age group. The vest may be worn with the Utility Uniform or any special uniform as prescribed by the outpost. For patch and pin layout on the awards vest please refer to the boys handbooks or the Royal Rangers Leaders Manual.
Ranger Kids Awards Vest Patch Layout
Patch & Pin Placement on Royal Rangers Uniforms
The following patch and pin placement guidelines apply to all Royal Rangers uniforms utilizing a khaki shirt. Where insignia is available in both pin and patch format for the same item, pins should be worn on the Dress Uniform and patches should be worn on the Utility Uniform (except in more formal situations where pins are allowable on the Utility Uniform).
Some patches are standard, required items and must be worn on all uniform shirts while other patches are optional. Required patches are indicated below.
LEFT SLEEVE
- Royal Rangers emblem patch, centered, ½ inch below shoulder seam (required)
- Local Office Insignia, ½ inch below RR emblem
RIGHT SLEEVE
- Geographic Patch (formerly District Strip), centered, ½ inch below shoulder seam (required)
- Outpost Numerals, centered, touching the bottom edge of the Geographic Patch (required)
- Advancement level patch (boys) or Rangers Ministry Academy training level patch (leaders), ½ inch below outpost numerals
National organizational leaders may wear the National Staff patch in place of a Geographic Patch and Outpost Numerals. (Staff patches are not used for Regional, District, or Sectional levels).
LEFT POCKET
- Training Patch representing the highest level of training attained, centered on pocket
- Medals, maximum of three, centered or evenly spaced across the top edge of the pocket
ABOVE LEFT POCKET
- Ribbons, maximum of 18, centered above and along the top edge of the pocket
- Royal Rangers International (RRI) support lapel pin, Chaplain’s cross, or Gold Wings Award, centered, ½ inch above top row of ribbons
Medals and ribbons should not be worn together. Medals OR ribbons may be worn, but not at the same time since they represent the same awards in different forms.
RIGHT POCKET
- Event Patch (any Royal Rangers event), centered on pocket
- Personal name tag (leaders only), ¾” x 3”, navy blue with white lettering, 2 lines of text, name & position
ABOVE RIGHT POCKET
- Group Name Tag (boys) or Royal Rangers name tag (leaders), centered above and along the top edge of the pocket (required)
- FCF Membership Pins, centered above and along the top edge of the name tag OR FCF Membership Patches (worn in place of pins on utility uniform), centered ½ inch above name tag
COLLAR
Position insignia for Organizational Leaders (pins on Dress Uniform, patches on Utility Uniform), ½ inch from leading edge of collar and ½ inch from bottom edge, axis running parallel with leading edge
LOWER SLEEVES
No patches or insignia are worn on the lower sleeves.
For More Information...
Background information about the various uniform options and the transition from the previous uniform may be found by viewing an article published in the 2008 Rangers NOW (click here).
Additional details concerning uniform insignia and placement can be found through the following links:
- Utility Uniform Patch Placement Flyer
- Uniform Size Measurements Conversion Chart
- Local Office Insignia Conversion Chart