Service stars are worn to show the number
of years that an individual has been involved with the different
branches of Scouting. They are worn, centered above the left pocket,
slightly above the pocket seam, or any square
knots that are worn.
There are six different colored backings that
are to be worn with service stars. These colors are:
| Orange | Shows that an individual is/was a Tiger Cub. |
| Yellow | Shows that an individual is/was a Cub Scout. |
| Green | Shows that an individual is/was a Boy Scout. |
| Brown | Shows that an individual is/was a Varsity Scout. |
| Red | Shows that an individual is/was an Explorer Scout. |
| Light Blue | Shows that an individual is a registered Adult. |
Any combination of service stars may be worn, as long as they are accurate. For example: if an adult Scouter was a Cub Scouts for four years, a Boy Scout for six years, and has been a Scouter for nine years, he can either wear:
| 1.) | A 9-year pin. |
| 2.) | A 9-year pin, a 6-year pin, and a 4-year pin. |
| 3.) | A 9-year and a 10-year pin. (Representing the total number of years in Scouting. |
There are only two types of numbered service stars: 1-9, and multiples of 10. To indicate 26 years, and individual would wear a 20-year and a 6-year pin, with a blue backing (it is not possible to be in any of the youth branches for 10 years (except, in the case of handicapped Scouts, who are not subject to the age limitations).