The Scout sign is given by raising the right hand in level with the shoulder, palm to the front with three fingers stretched together and the thumb closing on the little finger.
The Scout Movement is a global youth development initiative founded by Lord Baden-Powell with the aim of building character, developing skills, and promoting citizenship.
| Boys aged 10-17 can join the Scout section after completing the Pravesh test. |
| A Scout Troop comprises 12-32 Scouts, forming patrols led by Patrol Leaders. |
| The troop operates under the guidance of a Scout Master, with support from Assistant Scout Masters. |
“On my honour, I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to God* and my country, To help other people and To obey the Scout Law
The Scout motto is “ Be Prepared”. This has to be achieved by being physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
The Scout sign is given by raising the right hand in level with the shoulder, palm to the front with three fingers stretched together and the thumb closing on the little finger.
The Scout Salute is given by raising the right arm smartly to the level of the shoulder, palm to the front with three fingers stretched together, the first touching the forehead above the centre of right eye brow and thumb closing on the little finger. After salute the arm is smartly brought down. If a stick or thumb stick is carried, it must be passed to left hand or kept under left arm pit. When a staff is carried the salute is given with left forearm bent at right angle at elbow with three fingers open, thumb closing on the little finger palm down wards, the first finger touching the staff. When hands are occupied, the salute is given by eyes left or right as the case may be.
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The Guide sign is given by raising the right hand in level with the shoulder, palm to the front with three fingers stretched together and the thumb closing on the little finger.
The Guide Movement is a global youth development initiative founded by Olave Baden-Powell, with the aim of building character, developing skills, and promoting citizenship.
| The Guide Movement is part of the Bharat Scouts & Guides, focused on girls aged 10–17 years. |
| It emphasizes character building, self-reliance, and service to others. |
| Guides are organized into companies, each divided into patrols led by Patrol Leaders. |
“On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to “God” and my country, to help other people and to obey the Guide law.” The word “Dharam” may be substituted for the word ‘God’ if so desired.
The Motto of the Guide is “Be prepared”. This has to be achieved by being physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
The Guide sign is given by raising the right hand in level with the shoulder, palm to the front with three fingers stretched together and the thumb closing on the little finger.
The Guide Salute is given by raising the right arm smartly to the level of the shoulder, palm to the front with three fingers stretched together, the first touching the forehead above the right eyebrow and thumb closing on the little finger. After salute the arm is smartly brought down. If a stick or thumb stick is carried, it must be passed to left hand or kept under left arm pit. When a staff is carried the salute is given with left forearm bent at right angle at elbow with three fingers open, thumb closing on the little finger palm downwards, the first finger touching the staff. When hands are occupied, the salute is given by eyes left or right as the case may be.
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