Quote Originally Posted by Spartan View Post
A key here is the definition of "official occasions." I would understand that to include at least Courts of Honor and the like.

As a former Boy Scout Leader I remember having trouble getting boys into proper uniform pants at all. I know one of our local leaders who is regularly kilted when working with his Troop. Maybe some of our kilted BSA Leaders on the forum could share their experience.
Official occasions = Troop meetings, any traveling, Courts of Honor, any outing that doesn't require special clothing (swimming).

Kilts are allowed in Scotland and Ireland. That may be the reason they were seen at a Jamboree.

The uniform is one of the methods of scouting. If boys are expected to wear them, they will. In the troop I was a leader, a boy had to wear a complete "Class A" uniform to get a Board of Review, even on a camp out.

Some troops choose not to follow the guidelines and only require the shirt and usually a neckerchief. And you will notice they are usually the ones who show up to the flagpole looking sloppy and they have absolutely no pride in their uniform.