Deerehaas18

Just now, NJCubScouter said:

I have seen the "NYLT" strips similar to the "Trained" strips.  They were in our National Scout Shop so I assume they are official from National.  (That may of course be an incorrect assumption.)

I thought one of the points of NYLT was to eliminate the council-by-council differences in courses and names.

Well they are changing the name from TOP GUN back to NYLT this year. 

2 minutes ago, The Latin Scot said:

The NYLT strip is an official uniform item; it goes in the same location as the Trained strip would go, as detailed on official materials. I even posted a link to Scoutstuff.org so you all can see.

http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa/uniforms-insignia/insignia-cloth/earned/emb-nylt-trained-strip.html

Any other cords, patches, or whatever are unofficial, and are not to be worn on the official uniform (along with anything else not officially sanctioned by the Guide to Awards and Insignia). You could put an extra patch centered on the right pocket as a temporary insignia, but that is the only exception. Adding cords, strips, or whatnot seems excessive to me, but beyond that, it's specifically not approved. From page 8 of the Guide to Awards and Insignia:

"Clause 10. No alteration of, or additions to,
the official badges and insignia or in the rules and
regulations governing their use or their location
upon the uniform may be authorized by any
Scouting official, local council, local executive
board, or committee except the National
Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America
and committees specifically authorized thereof.
Proprietary backing is to be used on all official
BSA patches and emblems. Products without
appropriate backing are considered illegal."

And from page 14 of the Guide:

"Custom loops or other colors are not authorized for wear with the BSA uniform."

Sorry to all those wanting to embellish your uniforms. Finally, my favorite clause from the Guide:

"Excess Insignia: With the exception of the Cub Scout badges of rank, members wear only the insignia that show their present status in the movement. Members should make every effort to keep their uniforms neat and uncluttered. Previously earned badges and insignia—not representing present status—make a fine display on a BSA red patch vest, on a trophy hide or blanket, exhibited in the home of the recipient, or at functions where such a display is invited. Boy Scouts may wear only temporary patches (no badges of rank) on the back of the merit badge sash. Jamboree"

 

Interesting. Our district wears the strips and we've never been told not to or that it was in regulation.

I'm not trying to say your wrong. I'll have to ask around and see what the deal with my district. 

10 minutes ago, Col. Flagg said:

Never heard of that. Must be a local thing? How is it different from regular NYLT?

So we just call it top gun or at least when I attended.  It is being changed to NYLT TOP GUN and I belive this year its just NYLT.

If you look at the picture I added you can see the two strips. These are similar to what I believe he was talking about. 

When I attended NYLT Top Gun when we graduated the course back in 2015 they gave us a tan and red strip that says TOP GUN and we wear them right above the right pocket. 

Hey y’all. I was wondering if I got a ring to symbolize I got eagle to wear everyday, which finger would you wear it on. Your middle finger or ring finger, on the right hand. What do y’all think?