Service Stars

[gerard99 10]

I have a question about Service Stars. I have heard from different sources different things. Does an Adult add up all his years in scouts and wear that number with the light blue background, or do you wear a star for cub scout years, a star for boy scout years, and another star for Adult Leadership?

[FScouter 24]

According to the Insignia Guide, either way is correct.

[Oak Tree 15]

No surprise, my Insignia Guide says exactly the same thing that FScouter's does.

 

So it's purely personal preference. My observation is that around here most of the people wear separate stars. That's what I do - I guess I like the idea of showing where those years were spent, and whether I was a Scout who went through the program. As a downside, it does mean that there are more things to keep track of whenever the shirt is due for a washing.

 

Oak Tree

[jr56 92]

Yes, either way is correct. I just total my years (27) and wear the appropriate number of stars with the light blue background.