27/07/2024
Uniform in The BOYS' BRIGADE.
Uniform is one of the most important methods used in the
Boys' Brigade.
Uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of a
particular organization, which they can be identified with.
The Boys' Brigade wears uniform which varies from section to
section; thus is registered globally as a “Uniformed
Organization”.
The Boys' Brigade Uniform is generally classified into two
groups:
1. Sectional uniforms: We have three sectional uniforms in the
Boys Brigade Nigeria which is worn by the Boys in each of
these sections (Junior/Anchor section, Company section and
Senior section).
2. Officers uniform: This uniform is worn by Officers in the
Boys Brigade Nigeria. We have two officers uniform, the
Officers uniform A and the Officers uniform B.
The uniform A is the Navy blue suite worn as Officers
ceremonial uniform for all Chaplains, Patrons, Lieutenants and
Captains while the Officers uniform B is the field officers
uniform (Navy blue trousers and white shirt) worn by all
warrants, lieutanats and captain's.
Each of these uniform types is made up of uniform
accessories and uniform clothing.
The Uniform accessories includes materials worn to beautify,
decorate and show ranks by the member. It includes the:
Lanyard, Haversacks, Badges, Belts, Berets, Chevron, Tie,
Boots / Shoes, Socks, Caps, staff, etc.
The uniform clothing is usually neatly sown by a tailor and
worn by the members according to their sections.
REASONS WHY WE WEAR UNIFORM IN THE BOYS' BRIGADE
1 To show membership in the Boys' Brigade.
2 To show the section at which the member belongs to.
3 To show the persons rank and position (this can be viewed
through his lanyard, chevron, badge, beret etc).
4 To create uniformity in outfit.
5 It serves as a reminder of our calling.
6 It beautifies the member and makes him attractive.
7 It promotes self respect and self control.
8 It’s a symbol of authority and command.
9 It helps to institute discipline amongst members.