Pathfinder Uniform

The uniform makes the organization real and visible. It represents an ideal and a standard. One of the ways to set up a standard and bring the members of an organization up to that standard is through the uniform. It should stimulate loyalty toward that standard by building morale and binding members into closer fellowship. It also appeals to those not already members to join. The uniform strengthens club spirit. The uniform should always be clean and neat. Wearing one that fits properly will go a long way to make it look sharp. The uniform should be worn with “humble pride.”

We should remember that it acts as a visual announcement of Pathfinder ministry, and should draw questions from observers concerning the meaning of each patch and symbol.

When the Uniform Should Be Worn

It is recommended that those having uniforms wear them on the following occasions.

  • At Pathfinder meetings
  • At special programs (Pathfinder Day, Induction, Investiture, etc.)
  • At any public gathering when any or all act as
    • Messengers
    • Ushers
    • Guards of honor
    • First-aid details
    • Color guards
    • On occasions as specified by Pathfinder staff
  • While engaging in missionary outreach activities, such as Ingathering, distributing food baskets, gifts, literature, or church announcements, and while visiting nursing homes, shut-ins and community organizations.
When the Uniform Should Not be Worn
  • If not a member
  • For work or play
  • When engaged in selling for personal profit, in selling for commercial or political purposes, or in personal solicitation
  • At any time or place when its wearing discounts the organization, or casts any reflection upon the uniform, lowers its dignity and esteem, and makes it commonplace

Pathfinder Class A Uniform Standards 

Each division is authorized to establish uniform standards for their division based on the guidelines provide by the General Conference. Policy prohibits unauthorized changes to logos and insignia without expressed written permission. This generally does NOT include limits on translation of words or acronyms, or the modification of logos into three dimensional representations etc.