The BPSA is totally independent of, and not affiliated with, either the Boy Scouts of America or the Girls Scouts of the USA, and are members of the World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS). It is not in competition with other American Scouting associations, but rather offers an alternative that focuses on traditional scoutcraft, and is distinguished by wearing the traditional brown or dark green scout uniform with campaign hat. The BPSA is coed and accepts both boys and girls into its scouting ranks.