The Pathfinder Uniform

 

The Pathfinder uniform helps make the Pathfinder program real and visible. It is emblematic and representative of the worldwide club's ideals and standards. Each individual member becomes a very vital representative of the organization, and wearing the uniform will help to provide a consciousness of belonging to a club that rightly represents the Adventist youth of today. If the uniform is worn as ordinary clothing it will have failed in its purpose. The uniform should always be neat and clean. To wear it commonly for ordinary play or work lowers its dignity. The Pathfinder Club program should be so valuable to each member that the uniform will be acquired and worn with enthusiasm.

It is recommended that uniforms be worn on the following occasions:

1. At all Pathfinder meetings

2. At any public gathering when any or all act as:

  • Messengers

  • Ushers

  • Guard of Honor

  • Color Guards

3. On occasions as specified by Pathfinder the director, Area Coordinator or Conference Pathfinder Official.

4. At special Pathfinder services

5. While engaging in witness activity, or community service such as Ingathering, distributing food baskets, flowers, 
    literature, etc.

 

Uniforms should not be worn:

        1. By nonmembers

        2. When engaged in selling or solicitation for personal profit, or for commercial or political purposes

        3. At any time or place when it's wearing discounts the organization or casts reflection upon the uniform and   
            lowers its  dignity and esteem 

 

Uniform Insignia and Patches

Each of the World Divisions determines current policy, Uniform specifications and procedures for the Pathfinder ministry. While the uniform of the Pathfinder Club varies in regions or even countries around the world, the insignia and where they are placed are well nigh universally the same. Designing and setting the position of the insignia and/or working any changes or additions are the responsibility of the World Pathfinder Director and the General Conference in consultation with the divisions.

Clubs, conferences, unions and divisions may make no exceptions or variations without the definite permission from the World Pathfinder Headquarters.

The insignia are divided into two categories: 

1. Identification Insignia are the group of emblems that signify the organization to which the person belongs.

2. Recognition/award Insignia are emblems indicating class achievement, position, or special achievements in conduct or service.



The following are a description and position of official Pathfinder Club Identification Insignia:


Pathfinder Triangle Emblem

This is the symbol that represents the Pathfinder Club. The 2-inch (5-cm.) triangle is worn on the cap, beret, etc. The Pathfinder Club emblem 3-inch triangle (7.5-cm.) in the local language is worn on the right-hand sleeve, shoulder high.

 

Pathfinder Club Name Tab

These are worn on the right sleeve of the shirt/girl's blouse, and dress uniform jacket ½-inch (1.2 cm.) below the shoulder seam. It is worn above the staff name strip and Pathfinder triangle on the right-hand sleeve.

  

Staff-Office Sleeve Strips

Pathfinder Officials such as conference director, coordinator, area coordinator, district director club director, deputy director, Chaplain, instructor, counselor, and junior counselor may wear a strip designating their position; it is centered below the club name 2-inch (5 cm.) below the shoulder seam and ¼- inch (.08-cm.) above the Pathfinder triangle on the right-hand sleeve.

 

Pathfinder World Emblem

This oval symbol, containing the Pathfinder triangle, represents the worldwide organization of Pathfinder Clubs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This symbol is worn on the left-hand sleeve of shirt/girl's blouse, and dress uniform jacket. It is positioned ½-inch (1.2-cm.) below the shoulder seam.

 

Neckerchief, Pathfinder

This is yellow in color with the World Pathfinder emblem as the logo on the back which is accompanied with the pathfinder slide. This may be worn by all inducted Pathfinders and Non-Master Guide Staff.

 

Neckerchief, Master Guide

This is yellow in color with the Master Guide Crest printed on the tip of the triangle. The distinctive Master Guide slide with the Master Guide Crest is used with the neckerchief. It is to be worn only by those invested as Master Guides.

 

Pathfinder Class Chevrons

The following are a description of Pathfinder recognition insignia: These are located on the left sleeve below the Pathfinder world emblem. The order from top to bottom is Master Guide, Guide, Voyager, Ranger, Explorer, Companion, and Friend. All persons (Master Guide Included) should wear only the class insignia in which they have been invested.

 

Master Guide Star

An embroidered gold star is worn on left-hand sleeve. When all Pathfinder classes and the Master Guide course have been completed, the Master Guide Star and all the individual chevrons may be worn.

 

Pathfinder Class Pins

 Upon Investiture for each class, the Pathfinder obtains a pin of recognition to be worn on the uniform: These may be worn centered across the top of the left pocket. The Master Guide pin would be placed in the center at the top of the left pocket with pins of other classes in which the Master Guide has been invested centered in a row below, or the Master Guide may choose to wear only the Master Guide pin. When advanced level insignia have been earned, the class pins may be placed on the sash.

 

Class Pocket Strip

Centered just above the left pocket of the shirt or blouse is the Pathfinder Class pocket strip for the highest Pathfinder Class in which the individual has been invested. It should be level with the top of the uniform shirt pocket.

 

Advanced Pathfinder Class Ribbon-Bar

This is worn only by those completing the requirements, on the left side of shirt or dress just above the Pathfinder Class pocket strip. Pathfinder Excellence Ribbon/Good Conduct Ribbon-Bar. This is worn on the left side of shirt, blouse, or dress above the pocket. It is usually above the Pathfinder Class pocket strip or Advanced Pathfinder Class Ribbons.

 

Captain and Scribe Badges

This badge is to be worn by captain and scribe on the sash, or positioned above the right pocket, on the shirt/blouse.

 

Pathfinder Honor Sash

This is worn over the right shoulder (under neckerchief) and under the left arm, the lower point of the sash resting against the left side of the body. It serves as a collecting point for Honor patches and all other Pathfinder related emblems the wearer has earned. (Traded items are not to be included here.)

 

Pathfinder Staff Service Stars

These are obtained from the conference/mission director. There are two Options:

 

1. Embroidered fabric stars may be worn on the right sleeve centered ¼-inch (0.08-cm.) below the point of the 3-inch (7.5-cm.) Pathfinder triangle emblem. 2. Metal stars may be worn on the left pocket. Only one star with the numeral indicating the accumulated years of verifiable service should be worn. Service stars are awarded annually by the conference/mission that keeps a record of the years of service.

 

Epaulettes, Stripes, Stars of Rank

An optional green epaulette is worn by teen Pathfinders, junior counselors, Instructors and counselors. Senior Staff wear Gold stars and various colored braids for each level of leadership from the local club to the conference level. These items are selected by local conferences, unions, or Divisions.