SCOUT SECTION

14 Programme Ideals
By the time a boy completes the full course of the Scout Programme, he will be able to:
1. Develop his character to become healthy & efficient.
2. Accept and follow the rudiments of good citizenship.
3. Undertake practices and improve skills essential to becomeself-reliant and prepare himself to use them
for helping others.
4. Undertake collective activities and challenges, which contribute for his all-round development.
5.be aware of his potentials and use them in service to the community.
6. Improve his skills of observation to appreciate the wonders of nature and develop a sense of expressing
reverence towards nature by nurturing it.
7. Make things useful for others.
8.realise that public property is his property as well and attempt to look after it.
9. Identify himself as an Integral part of his community and realise his duty to country.
10. Improve future Scouting skills to undertake adventurous activities and develop love for adventure
11. Understand ourNationalHeritageandCultureanddetermine to keep them up.
12. Undertake individual and collective practices to conserve nature resources and prepare to educate
others in this respect.
13. Develop the qualities of a dynamic leader and participate doing his best effectively in all leadership
opportunities made available to him.
14. Study about his country & people and contribute for the cause of National Integration.

1.Scout : A boy who is a citizen of India and who has completed 10 but not 17 years of age is eligible
to become a Scout, provided he subscribes to the Scout Promise and the Scout Law and becomes a
member of Scout Troop. If a Scout continues to be in the School he should be allowed to remain in the
unit till he is 18 years of age.
2.Scout Troop :
(i)A Scout Troop shall consist of not less than 12 and not more than 32 Scouts.
(ii)A Scout Troop shall be a unit of a Group of Cub Pack, Scout Troop and Rover Crew provided,
however where there is no such Group, a Scout Troop shall be treated as a Group.
(iii)Every Scout Troop shall be registered in accordance with the procedure prescribed.
(iv)Every Scout Troop shall have a name. Where a Scout Troop is a unit of a Group it shall take the name
of the Group. A Group may be named after the locality, the institution or any great Personalities (male) of
India. Every Group shall also have a serial number assigned by the Local or District Association, as the
case may be.
3.Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master:
(i)There shall be a Scout Master for each Scout Troop. There may be one or more assistant Scout Master
for a Scout Troop at the rate of one Assistant Scout Master for Eight Scouts.
NB. Wherever Scout Master Comes, it may also be read as Lady Scout Master.
(ii)Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master shall function subject to general supervision of the Group
Leader where there is a Group. Scout Master shall be responsible for the management of the affairs of
Scout Troop; he shall however, delegate matters of discipline, administration and finance to the Court-of -

Honour, Assistant Scout Master shall assist the Scout Master.

(iii)Scout Master / Lady Scout Master / Assistant Scout Master/ Assistant Lady Scout Master shall be
appointed by the State Chief Commissioner on the recommendation of the Local Association or District
Association as the case may be and the concerned in charge Assistant District Commissioner for Local
Association or District Commissioner and District Chief Commissioner.
(iv)On appointment Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master shall be issued each with a Warrant.

4.Qualification for Scout Master and Lady Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master and
Assistant Lady Scout Master.
(i)(a) A person who has completed 21years of age is eligible for appointment as a Scout Master.
(b)A person who has completed 18 years of age is eligible for appointment as an Assistant Scout Master.
(ii)He/She must possess Intermediate (10 + 2) or an equivalent Certificate. Provided however, in
exceptional cases exemption from educational qualification may be granted by the State Chief
Commissioner on the recommendation of concerned in charge Assistant District Commissioner/District
Commissioner and District Chief Commissioner.
(iii)He/She must be a person of good character, conduct and antecedents.
(iv)He/She must have knowledge of Scout Movement and its methods, in particular an appreciation of its
religious and moral basis and A.P.R.O. in its application to his/her work.
(v)He/ She must be a person with special aptitude to deal with young boys.
(vi)He/She must have satisfactorily completed a period of training prescribed by the National

Association.

5.Uniform for Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master :

(i)Shirt : A steel Grey shirt with two patch pocket with shoulder straps, with half or rolled up sleeves;
sleeves may be turned down in cold weather
(ii)Shorts or Trousers : Navy blue shorts or trousers shall be worn.
(iii)Head- Dress : Dark blue beret cap with the official cap badge supplied by the National Association. A
Sikh may wear a blue turban with the official cap badge. Head dress is compulsory during ceremonies.
(iv)Belt : Grey Nylex belt with official buckle of the Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied by the National
Association.
(v)Scarf : A Triangular scarf of the group color other than yellow, green and purple and pattern approved
by Local or District Association as the case may be, shall be worn round the neck over the collar and
shoulder straps with the group Woggle, other than Gilwell Woggle. Each of the two sides of Scarf shall
have a minimum length of 70cms. or a Maximum of 90cms.
(vi)Shoulder Badge : A shoulder Badge of 6 to 8 cms. Length and 1.5cms. width with white background
and red border the serial number (optional,) name of the group/ District/ State in red letters shall be worn
on both the shoulders immediately below the seamwith a little curve.
Note : Members of the Group which consists of Sea Scouts or Air Scouts shall not include on shoulder
badge the words “Sea Scout” or “Air Scout” ; instead. a white slip with the Words “Sea Scout” or Air
Scout” in red colour supplied by the National Association Shall be worn on shoulder straps on both sides.
(vii)Membership Badge : A cloth badge with green background with Fleur-de-lis in yellow superimposed
by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra also in yellow in the centre shall be worn in the centre of the pleat of
the left pocket of the shirt.
(viii)World Scout Badge : World Scout Badge should be worn in the centre of the pleat of the right
Pocket of shirt.
(ix)Rank Badge : Scout Master shall wear a cloth rank badge of the Bharat Scouts & Guides Emblem of
green color with green border with Fleur -de - lis, Trefoil and Ashoka Chakra in yellow and Assistant
Scout Master shall wear cloth rank badge of the Bharat Scouts & Guides Emblem of green colour with
red border with Fleur -de-lis, Trefoil and Ashoka Chakra in yellow. The badge shall be worn with its base
4 cms. above the left pocket.
(x)The Name stripe containing “The Bharat Scout & Guides” supplied by National Headquarters may be
worn on just above the right pocket of the shirt.
The size of the stripe should be 11cm x 2cm, the right corner of which should be tri colour of National
Flag of the size of 3cm x 2cm and rest for the Title of ‘The Bharat Scouts & Guides’.
(xi)Socks or Stockings : Black Socks or Stockings may be worn, Stockings should be rolled down below
the knees with green garter tabs 1.5cm visible from outside stocking s will be worn with shorts only.
(xii)Socks : Black socks may be worn.
(xiii)Footwear : Black shoes (leather or canvas) with laces to be worn.
(xiv)Over Coat, Mackintosh or Jacket : A navy blue overcoat, navy blue blazer, navy blue wind cheater or
navy blue jersey, may be worn during winter season only.
(xv)Metal Badge : In mufti, a metal badge of the Bharat Scouts & Guides may be worn.
(xvi)Lanyard : Grey Lanyard worn round the neck with a whistle tucked in the left pocket of the shirt.
(xvii)A Haversack or Rucksack may be carried during outdoor activities.
Casual Wears
1.Working Casual wear. Working uniform or field activity uniform as optical items with the deep blue

jeans/trousers/shorts with plain sky blue color

T-Shirt with collar, having a pocket super imposed with Scout emblem and dark blue ‘P’ cap with BSG
Emblem at the center may be worn during the field activity along with comfortable shoes.
2.A white plastic name plate of 8 cm length X 2 cm width inscribing the name of Adult Leader in black
color shall be worn above the right pocket of the shirt just below the BSG strip.
3. Small pouch designed by NHQ may be worn on the belt.
4.World Brotherhood woggle may be either leather or cane with uniformity of colour.
5a. Uniform of Lady Scout Master and Assistant Lady Scout Master :
Lady Scout Master and Assistant Lady Scout Master will wear uniform as given for Lady Cub Master and
Assistant Lady Cub Master respectively with differences as follows.
Rank Badge : Rank Badge as prescribed for Scout Master and Assistant Scout master.
Scarf : A scarf as prescribed for the Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master.
Shoulder Badge : Shoulder Badge as prescribed for Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master.
b.Uniform for Air Scout Master and Assistant Air Scout Master:
All Air Scout Masters and Assistant Air Scout Masters shall wear uniform as for a Scout Master and an
Assistant Scout Master respectively. He shall also wear the Air Scout Badge 4 cms. above the right
pocket.
c.Uniform for Sea Scout Master and Assistant Sea Scout Master :
Sea Scout Master and Assistant Sea Scout Master shall wear uniform as for a Scout Master and an
Assistant Scout Master respectively. He shall also wear the Sea Scout Badge 4 cms. above the right
pocket.

The Patrol System :

(i)A troop shall be divided into patrols. Each patrol will have patrol corner, patrol song, patrol yell, patrol
sign, patrol cry, patrol flag.
(ii)a. Each patrol may consist of six to eight scouts
inclusive of Patrol Leader and Second.
b.Each Patrol shall bear the name of an animal/ bird chosen from Scouting For Boys in consultation with
the Patrol – in Council and every member of the Patrol shall wear the shoulder stripes of the Patrol on the
uniform.
(iii)Troop Leader :- One of the Patrol Leaders with
experience of not less
than six months as a Patrol Leader, preferably
withDwitiyaSopan Badge. may be appointed
as Troop Leader by the Scout Master in consultation with the Court-of -Honour. He shall wear the Scout
Uniform and in addition wear three green vertical stripes made of wool or cotton 6 cm long and 1.5 cm
wide on the left pocket. The middle shall be under the membership badge and other two on either side of
the Badge and Troop Leader’s Badge above Service star worn above the left pocket of the shirt or at the
same place on Jersey. He offers active assistance to the Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master and
takes charge of the unit in the absence of the Adult Unit Leaders. Troop Leader’s Badge is rectangular
Badge with emblem in yellow on green background with a yellow ring round it and three green vertical
stripes to the left of the emblem.
(iv) Assistant Troop Leader : One of the patrol Leaders with not less than six months service as a Patrol
Leader, preferably with DwitiyaSopan Badge, may be appointed as Assistant Troop Leader by the Scout
Master in consultation with the Court of Honour. He shall wear the Scout Uniform and in addition wear
two green stripes on the left pocket and Assistant Troop Leader’s Badge above Service star worn above
the left pocket of the shirt or at the same place on jersey. Assistant Troop Leader assists Troop Leader as
directed. Assistant Troop Leader’s Badge is a rectangular badge with emblem and ring around it in green
colour and three green vertical stripes to the left of the emblem.
(v)Patrol Leader : There shall be a Patrol Leader for each patrol. A Patrol Leader is a Scout appointed as
Patrol leader by the Scout Master in consultation with the Court-of-Honour and the concerned patrol to
lead the patrol of Scouts. He shall wear Scout uniform and in addition wear two green stripes made of
wool or cotton 6cms long and 1.5cms wide on either side of the membership badge on the left pocket. He
shall carry the Patrol Flag.
(vi)Second : There shall be a Second for each patrol. A Second is a Scout selected by the Patrol Leader
with approval of the Scout Master and the Court of Honour. He shall assist Patrol Leader and take his
place in his absence. He shall wear Scout uniform and in addition one green stripe made of wool or cotton
6cms long and 1.5cms wide on the right hand side of the membership badge on the left pocket.
(vii)Court-of -Honour : There shall be a Court - of- Honour for every Troop. The Court-of- Honour shall
consist of Troop Leader, Assistant Troop Leader and Patrol Leaders, Seconds may be admitted as
members of the
Court -of- Honour except when matters of discipline are dealt with Troop Leader, Assistant Troop Leader
or one of the Patrol Leaders elected shall function as the Chairman and one of the members shall function
as Secretary. The Court-of-Honour shall plan the activities and deal with internal matters of the Troop and
also matters of finance and discipline. The Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master shall act as advisers.
(viii)Patrol-in-Council : There shall be a Patrol-in-Council for every Patrol. The Patrol-in- Council shall
consists of all members of the Patrol. Patrol Leader shall be the chairman. The Patrol-in-Council shall
deal with all affairs of the Patrol.
Scout :
(1)A boy who is a citizen of India and who as completed 10 years but not completed 17 years of age is
eligible to be become a Scout Aspirant.
(2)(i) A Scout Aspirant shall complete Pravesh requirement and will work for three months to the
satisfaction of the Scout Master before being invested as a Scout.
(ii)PRAVESH Requirements
1. (i) Have brief information of the origin of Scouting along with definition, purpose principles and
method of the Bharat Scouts and Guides.
(ii)A Scout Aspirant must have holistic knowledge of the movement.
2.Scout Promise and Law.
3.Scout Motto, Sign, Salute and left hand shake.
4.Daily good turn at home and maintain a diary at least for a month.
5.Know the parts of Scout Uniform and how to wear it correctly.
6.Know the composition and significance of the National Flag, the Bharat Scouts & Guides Flag and the
World Scout Flag and Flag Etiquette.
7.Sing correctly National Anthem, BSG Prayer and BSG Flag Song. Know about the composer, duration

and meaning of the song.

8.Attend at least four Troop Meetings.
9.Undertake a 4 hour purposeful outing with his Patrol.
(iii)He then makes the Scout Promise to the Scout Master and is invested as a Scout. He is eligible to
wear Scout uniform and Membership Badge.
The Membership Badge is a cloth badge with greenbackground and Fleur-de-lis in yellow superimposed
by the Trefoil with AshokaChakra also in yellow in the centre. The badge is worn inthe centre of thepleat
of the left pocket of shirt or at the same place on jersey. Membership badge shall be issued by the Local
or the District Association as the case may be, on the recommendation of the Scout Master.
Note (a) Scouts should be given opportunity so that they acquire the habit of doing at least one Good Turn
every day.
(b)THE SCOUT PROMISE :
“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 word ‘Dharma’ may be substituted for the word ‘God’, if so desired.
(c)THE SCOUT LAW :
(i)A Scout is Trustworthy.
(ii)A Scout is loyal.
(iii)A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout.

(iv)A Scout is courteous.

(v)A Scout is a friend to animals and loves nature.
(vi)A Scout is disciplined and helps protect public property.
(vii)A Scout is courageous.
(viii)A Scout is thrifty.
(ix)A Scout is pure in thought, word and deed.
(d)MOTTO :
The Scout motto is “ Be Prepared”. This has to be achieved by being physically strong, mentally awake
and morally straight.
(e)SIGN :
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.
(f)SALUTE :
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.
SCOUT UNIFORM : A Scout shall wear uniform as follows :-
(i)Shirt : A steel Grey shirt with two patch pockets with shoulder straps with Half or rolled up sleeves,
sleeves may be turned down in cold weather.
(ii)Shorts or Trousers : Navy blue shorts or trousers shall be worn. But at the time of Rashtrapati Scout
Testing camp and Rashtrapati Award Rally-Trousersare compulsory. Trousers shall neither be loose
fitting nor tight fitting and shall have two side pockets and one back pocket.
(iii)Head- Dress : Dark blue beret cap with the official cap badge supplied by the National Association. A
Sikh may wear a blue turban with the official cap badge Head Dress is compulsory during ceremonies.
(iv)Belt : Grey Nylex belt with official buckle of the Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied by the National
Association.
(v)Scarf : A triangular scarf of the Group colour other than green, purple or yellow and pattern approved
by the Local or District Association as the case may be, shall be worn round the neck over the collar and
shoulder straps with the Group woggle, other than Gilwell woggle. Each of the two sides of scarf shall
have a minimum length of 70cms and a maximum of 80cms.
(vi)Shoulder badge : A shoulder Badge of 6 to 8 cms x 1.5 cm with white background and red border the
serial number and name of the Group in red letters shall be worn on both the shoulders immediately
below the seam with a little curve.
Note : Members of the Group which consists of Sea Scouts or Air Scouts shall not include on shoulder
badge the words “Sea Scout “or “Air Scout” instead, a white slip with the words “ Sea Scout “ or Air
Scout” in red colour supplied by the National Association shall be worn on shoulder straps on both sides.
(vii)Shoulder stripes : Two Shoulder stripes indicative of the colour and name of the patrol as shown in
Scouting for Boys, each 5 cms long and 1½ cms wide stitched horizontally, each 2 cms apart on a square
shape steel grey cloth. This patch shall be worn at the top of the left sleeve immediately below the
Shoulder Badge.
Note : If there is Ambulance man badge then, Shoulder stripes shall be worn below the Ambulance man
badge.
(viii)Membership Badge : A Cloth badge with green background and Fleur- de - lis in yellow
superimposed by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra also in yellow in the centre shall be worn in the centre
of the pleat of the left pocket of the shirt.
(ix)Socks or Stockings : Black Socks or Stockings may be worn, Stockings should be rolled down below
the knees with green garter tabs 1.5cm visible outside Stockings will be worn with shorts only.
(x)World Scout Badge : World Scout Badge should be worn in the centre of the pleat of the right pocket
of the shirt.
(xi)Footwear : “ Black shoes (leather or canvas) with laces may be worn”.
(xii)Over Coat, Blazer or Jacket : A navy blue overcoat or navy blue Blazer or navy blue wind cheater
may be worn in the winter season only.
(xiii)Metal Badge : In mufti, a metal badge of the Bharat Scouts & Guides may be worn.
(xiv)Lanyard : Grey lanyard worn round the neck with a whistle tucked in the left pocket of the shirt.
Knotting rope of 3 mtrs. of standard size shall be worn in the uniform.
(xv)A Haversack or Rucksack may be carried during out door activities.
(xvi)The name stripe containing “The Bharat Scouts &Guides” supplied by National Headquarters may
be worn on just above the right pocket of the shirt.
The size of the stripe should be 11cm x 2cm, the right corner of which should be tri colour of National
Flag of the size of 3cm x 2cm and rest for the Title of The Bharat Scout & Guides’.
Uniform for Sea Scout : Sea Scout shall wear uniform as for a Scout. He shall also wear the Sea Scout
Badge 4cms. above the right pocket.
Uniform for Air Scout : Air Scout shall wear uniform as for a Scout. He shall also wear the Air Scout
Badge 4cms. above the right pocket.
Working Casual wear. Working uniform or field activity uniform as optional items with the deep blue
jeans/ trousers/shorts with plain sky blue colour T-Shirt with collar, having a pocket super imposed with
Scout emblem and dark blue ‘P’ cap with BS&G Emblem at the center may be worn during the field
activity along with comfortable shoes.
Scheme for Advancement of a Scout :
Having worked for at least three months and attended four Troop Meetings a Scout Aspirant can be
invested as a Scout on completion of Pravesh Test.
(i)A Pravesh Scout will work at least for six months to qualify for PrathamSopan.
(ii)A PrathamSopan Scout will work for at least six months to qualify for DwitiyaSopan.
(iii)A DwitiyaSopan Scout will work for at least six months to qualify for TritiyaSopan.
(iv)ATritiyaSopan Scout will work for at least nine months to qualify for RajyaPuraskar Badge.
(v)A RajyaPuraskar Scout shall work for twelve months to appear for Rashtrapati Scout Award Test.
(vi)Efficiency Cords:
1.Scout Efficiency Cords are made of chiffon
Threads specially designed, supplied by N.H.Q. It will be worn under the right shoulder strap extending
the cord to the top of right pocket stitched horizontally just above the BSG Stripe.
2.After DwitiyaSopan Badge, a Scout may earn more proficiency badges.
3.If a DwitiyaSopan Scout earns six proficiency badges in all shall be awarded Blue Cord by the Assistant
Dist. Commissioner.
4.If a TritiyaSopan Scout earns twelve proficiency badges in all shall be awarded Green Cord by the Dist.
Commissioner
5.If a RajyaPuraskar Scout earns eighteen proficiency badges in all shall be awarded Golden Cord by the
District Chief Commissioner.
(viii)JUNGLE GOPH :
a.After the Rashtrapati Award, a Scout is eligible to earn Jungle Goph Cord which will be presented by
the Dist. Chief Commissioner.
b.Among the below mentioned Proficiency Badges, he has to qualify five Proficiency Badges not earned
earlier: Back woodsman, Civil Defence, Map Maker, Archer, Meteorologist, Camper, Climber, Pioneer,
Rescuer, Signaller, Explorer, Herbalist, Hiker, Naturalist, Stalker, Tracker, Fireman, and Swimmer.
c.A Jungle Goph Cord is of Olive Green colour and will be worn in place of Gold Cord.

Tests for PrathamSopan

1. LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF:
a)Be able to tell correctly “your duties at home”.
b)Be able to make your bed.
c)Know the health rules regarding personal cleanliness.
d)Learn B.P. Six exercises and practice Yoga/ Asana /Surya Namashkar.
e)Stitch a button.
f)Clean / Polish canvas/ leather shoes.
g)Make a personal First Aid kit and know its contents.
2.DISCIPLINE :
a)Learn about your Patrol, its Flag, Yell, Song, Cry, Patrol Corner, Patrol Call and participate in Patrol in
Council
b)Learn & practice Hand & Whistle Signals.
c)Foot Drill: Savdhan, Vishram, Aramse, Dahiney, Bayen&Pichey Mud.
d)Participate in a Troop & Patrol game.
3.ROPE WORK :
a)Whip the end of a rope.
b)Tie & demonstrate the use of the following knots:
Reef knot, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch, Bowline, Sheep Shank, Fisherman Knot, Round Turn & Two Half
Hitches.
c)Tie and demonstrate Sheer Lashing Mark I and Mark II.
d)Make a gadget or handicraft useful at home.
4.SERVICE :
a)Undertake a Troop Service Project in your School or Scout Headquarters under the guidance of your
Scout Master.
b)Should know the Definition and Golden rules of First Aid
c)Deal with simple Cuts, Burns & Bleeding from the nose.
d)Undertake household responsibilities like cooking, water storage, hospitality, cleanliness etc. with the
help of parents for a week.
e)Participate in the following activities
(i)Discuss with your Scout Master and render some service involving any one of the points of Scout Law
and submit a report to your Scout Master.
(ii)Undertake a nature study project in consultation with your Patrol Leader and submit the report within
ten days.
OR
Visit a Village PanchayatSamiti/ Block Development/Municipality/ Municipal Corporation office and
learn about the services rendered by one such public organization and submit a report to your Scout

Master within ten days.

5.COMMUNICATION :
Be able to use the PCO & Mobile Phone and be acquainted with some of the facilities available on it.
6.OUT OF DOORS :
a)Know the simple wood crafts signs & follow a trail with his patrol of not less than half a kilo metre.
b)Know & practice Road Safety Rules for pedestrians.
c)Participate in a Nature Study Trail
Note
(i)On the successful completion of the PrathamSopan tests the Scout shall be issued the PrathamSopan
Badge by the Local or District Association as the case may be on the recommendation of the Scout
Master who acts as examiner.
(ii)PrathamSopan Badge is a scroll with words “Tayyar”(devnagri script) It shall be worn in the centre of
the left sleeve between the elbow and shoulder.
Sea Scout :
In addition to above tests a Sea Scout will have to qualify for the following:
(1)Have general knowledge of Sea Scouting.
(2)Know about water safety precautions.
(3)Get over fear of water.
Air Scout :
In addition to PrathamSopan tests, Air Scout will have to qualify for the following.
(1)Have general knowledge of Air Scouting.
(2)Collect photographs/pictures of atleast ten different types of Aircraft.
(3)Have in general, knowledge of our Air Force- its Ranks, Badges and Flag.
(4)Recognize atleast ten types of Aircraft used by Air Force/Civil Aviation in the Country.
(5)Prepare a log of the Aircraft seen during the period fixed by the Scout Master.

Tests for DwitiyaSopan

(1) Pioneering:
a) Demonstrate Timber hitch, Rolling hitch, Marline spike /Lever hitch & Figure of Eight knot and their
use.
b) Tie the following lashings and know their uses: Square and Figure of Eight.
c)Demonstrate the uses of hand axe or chopper and know the safety rules and how to keep them sharp.
d)Demonstrate the use, safety and sharpening of a dagger or a pen knife and the use of a screw driver,
pliers and hammer.
(2)Fire :
a.Know different types of fire used in camping/ outing.
b.Lay and light a wood fire in the open with not more than two match sticks
(3)COOKING :
a)Know the working & maintenance of a kerosene, pressure stove or a Gas stove.
b)Cook in the open two simple dishes enough for two persons & make tea/coffee.
c)Know the safety precautions in case of a gas leak.
(4)COMPASS &MAP :
a)Know the sixteen points of a compass.
b)Be able to find North by at least two constellations
c)Using a Compass know how to find the bearing of various objects from your position.
d)Follow a trail laid out using compass bearing & distances.
e)Knowtheterms:Scale,Direction,Conventional signs, Contours & Grid Reference.
f) Be able to use a tourist map
5.FIRST - AID :
a)Have knowledge about wounds and know how to deal with Bleeding, Burns and Scalds, Sprains, Stings
& Bites
b)Demonstrate the use of Roller bandages.
c)Demonstrate the use of a Triangular Bandage for the Head, Hand, Knee, Foot, Ankle and fracture of
Arm.
d)Improvise a stretcher

(6)Estimation :
(i)With the help of improvised apparatus, estimate two distances/widths of not more than 100 metres but
not less than 30 metres.
(ii)Know the length of your stride/Pace and using this, estimate the distance travelled.
(7)OUT OF DOORS :
a)Participate in a Troop Wide Game.
b)Participate in a Troop Campfire & know at least two folk/patriotic songs & participate in a Patrol skit.
c)Know & practice Road Safety Rules for vehicles.
d)Know how to ride a bicycle.
e)Visit a factory in the neighbourhood of schools/colleges/residence to understand the manufacturing
process of various products and also to respect the dignity of labour.
8.SERVICE :
Complete any one of the following :
a)Undertake a development Project in your school in consultation with the head of the institution.
b)Participate in a Social Service Camp/Camps covering at least for a month.
c)Serve in community fair or Mela including preparatory and post event assignments of Mela/fair.
d)Participate in an Anti-Litter Campaign with your Patrol and help to clean up an area around your school
or headquarters.
e)Demonstrate the 3R’s of Conservation: Reduce, Recycle & Reuse.
f)To form and participate in Self Help Groups.
g)Such other sustained activities where Scout skills are made use of.
9.SENSE TRAINING :
Know and play the following Kim’s games :
Observation Game. Taste Games, Sound Games. Smelling Games, Touch Games
10.Qualify for two from the following Proficiency
Badges:
(i)Cook
(ii)Debator
(iii)Friend to Animals
(iv)Gardener
(v)Handyman
(vi)Cyclist
(vii)Laundress,
(viii)Reader,
(ix)Hospital man
11.DISCIPLINE:
a)Know the various Troop Formations.
b)Be able to march three deep with your Troop smartly & in good order. Follow drill commands during
marching.
c)Participate in four All Faiths Prayer meetings in your Troop
12.COMMUNICATION :
a)Use a computer and know the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phone, internet and their
applications in the development of the country.
b)Know how to use the internet & access the website of the Bharat Scouts & Guides.
13.PATRIOTISM :
Collect information on our heritage and culture and prepare a log
Sea Scout:
In Addition to above tests a Sea Scout will
(1)Learn Swimming.
(2)Have in general, knowledge about boat, sail, oars, and anchor.
(3)Learn about DOs and DONTs in a boat.
(4)Learn to perform artificial respiration.
Air Scout :
In addition to DwitiyaSopan tests, an Air Scout will.
(1)Know about history of Air Force in the country.
(2)Know about markings on Aircraft both Civil and Military.
(3)Have in General, knowledge of an Aircraft and its main parts.
(4)Have knowledge of an Aircraft or an Aerodrome.
(5)Have in general, knowledge of flying procedures (take off, landing, banking etc.)
Note :
(i)On the successful completion of the tests for the DwitiyaSopan Badge to the satisfaction of independent
examiners arranged by Training Counsellor and appointed by Local Association/District Association as
the case may be, on the base of the certificate issued by the examiners, the Scout shall be issued the

DwitiyaSopan Badge.
(ii)DwitiyaSopan Badge consists of the Bharat Scouts & Guides emblem with scroll “Tayyar” in
Devnagri script under scout emblem.
(iv)DwitiyaSopan Badge shall be worn on the left arm in place of the PrathamSopan Badge.

Tests for TritiyaSopan

1.PIONEERING :
a)Tie & know the use of the
following: Fireman’s Chair Knot, Man Harness Knot, Bowline on a bite, Draw Hitch.
b)Tie & demonstrate the use of Diagonal Lashing
c)Use another method of whipping other than the one used in PrathamSopan.
d)Make a Flag Mast of at least three staves with your Patrol and demonstrate Flag Break.
e)Make a temporary shelter for yourself
f)Know any one method of Splicing: Eye/ Back/ Short
2.(I) SWIMMING :
(a)Swim fifty metres.
(b)Know the safety rules of swimming and
(c)Know how to deal with cramps.
OR
(II)Earn any one of the following Proficiency
Badges:
(i)Athlete (ii) Camel man (iii) Climber (iv) Gymnast (v) Hiker (vi) Games Leader (vii) Yoga (viii) Cyclist
3.ESTIMATION :
Be able to estimate height, depth, widths, numbers & weights using recognized methods of estimati
4.FIRST - AID :
a)Know how to deal with emergency situations such as Drowning, Electric Shock, General Shock,
Automobile Accidents and Human
Being caught in fire.
b)Treat Choking.
c)Deal with simple fracture of collar Bone, Upper arm, Fore arm, Hip & Lower leg.
d)Treat for Heat Stroke and Sun Stroke
e)Demonstrate CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation).
f)Place an unconscious victim in the Recovery position.
g)Transportation of victim - One Rescuer & two Rescuers
5.MAPPING :
Be able to access a GPS Map & use it to follow a given route.
or
Draw a map of the area using Triangulation method with the help of compass or Plane Table method. or
Sketch a map of the route undertaken for at least four kms by using Road Traverse method or Gilwell
sketch

6.TALK :
During the Troop Meeting give a talk for about five minutes on any one of the following subjects :
a)National Integration,
b)Child Abuse,
c)Substance Abuse,
d)Your future Scout Training,
e)Gender Equality,
f)Child Education, Child Health, Child Social Security & Child Labour,
g)Free Being Me.

7.OUT OF DOORS :
a)Plan an overnight Patrol camp.
b)Undertake a day hike of ten kms on foot with Patrol/Troop members. Prepare meals & Tea. Make a
report & submit it within a week after the hike is over. The hike route is to be given by the examiner.
c)Participate in a Night Game.
8.COOKING :
Cook food for your patrol by using Backwoodsman method
9.SIGNALLING :
Learn Morse Signaling and be able to send and receive simple messages of ten words
10.PROFICIENCY BADGES :
Qualify for any two of the following Proficiency Badges one from each group
Group A –
(i)Civil Defence,
(ii)Community Worker,
(iii)Ecologist,
(iv)Oarsman
(v)Pioneer
(vi)World Conservation
(vii)Safety Knowledge
(viii)Self Defense.

Group B -
(i)Citizen
(ii)Book Binder
(iii)Naturalist
(iv)Path finder
(v)Aids Awareness,
(vi) Healthy Man,
(vii)Drug Awareness,
(viii)Boatman
(ix)Computer Awareness

11.Knowledge :
(a)Knowledge of Scouting in India and WOSM (World Organisation of Scout Movement)
(b)Know and understand the safety measures while using ATM card and Mobile Phone. or
Using basic electrical / electronic devices, making out gadgets useful at home, under supervision of a
trained Adult
12.Fire :
Complete any three of the following: a) Safety precautions with regards to Fire.
b)Demonstrate Bucket Chain method of Putting off fire
c)How to tackle Dry Grass Fire
d)Types of fire extinguisher and use thereof.
13Service :-
Know and Understand the disease tuberculosis-itssymptoms, treatment and precautionary measures to be
preventing the disease, knowledge about Directly Observed Treatments (DOTS).
Sea Scout
In addition to TritiyaSopan tests given above, a Sea Scout will
(1)Swim thirty metres :
(2)Learn to dive.
(3)Have knowledge of different types of boats, oars and sails and anchors.
(4)Learn signaling by Semaphore method.
(5)Know any three constellations to find directions.
Air Scout
In addition to TritiyaSopan tests, an Air Scout will know:-
(1)History of flying.
(2)Theory of flight.
(3)About flight Safety Procedures.
(4)In General knowledge about Civil Aviation National and International Airways/Airlines.
Note :
(i) On the successful completion of the tests for the TritiyaSopan Badge to the satisfaction of
independent examiners arranged by TrainingCounsellor and appointed by the Local or
District Association, as the case may be, on the basis of theCertificates issued by the
examiners, the Scout shall be issued the TritiyaSopan Badge.
(ii) TritiyaSopan Badge consists of the emblem and the scroll as for DwitiyaSopan Badge
surrounded by a laurel.
(iii) TritiyaSopan Badge shall be worn on the left arm in the place of the DwitiyaSopan Badge.

RAJYA PURASKAR
Tests for RajyaPuraskarBadge :
1. Ensure Proficiency in the tests undertaken up to TritiyaSopan.
2. Hold TritiyaSopan Badge
3.Earn Ambulance Man Badge.
4.Undertake overnight hike for ten kms, along with group of Scouts of his own Troop and submit
report to the Scout Master within ten days.
Or
An overnight cycle hike for thirty kms along with group of Scouts of his own Troop and submit
report to the Scout Master within ten days.
5.Work on one of the following for six Months and submit a report – Kitchen Garden/Roof Garden/
Hanging Garden/Nature Collection.
6.Mapping:
Make a map by using any one of the method not done earlier:
Plane Table or Triangulation or Road Traverse
7.Camp Craft:
A).Be able to pitch, strike and pack a Single/Double fly tent.
B)Splicing - Eye / Back / Short – anyone not done earlier.
C)Make a Patrol Pioneering Project

8.Earn any three of the Proficiency Badges not earned earlier from among the given below:
Sanitation Promoter, Public Health Man, Soil Conservator, Solar Energy Awareness, Safety Knowledge,
Rural Engineer, Literacy, Community Worker, Rural Worker
9.Earn any two of the Proficiency Badges not earned earlier out of the following:
Camper, Pioneer, Star man, Forester, Naturalist, Tracker, Electrician, Signaller, Cancer Awareness,
Healthy Man, Nutrition Educator, Farmer, Dairy
Man, Sea fisherman, Free Being Me.

10.Have knowledge about the BSG website and gain information about your Region.
Sea Scout
In addition to RajyaPuraskar test given above a Sea Scout will:
(1)Swim fifty metres by back and one other stroke.
(2)Dive and remain under surface for some time (1Min.).
(3)Learn rescue methods of saving a drowning person.
(4)Send and receive simple words by Semaphore method.
(5)Know about National flags of neighbour countries.
(6)Know atleast three navigational stars.
Air Scout
In addition to RajyaPuraskar tests, an Air Scout will:
(i) Make atleast two dummy aero models different types of Aircrafts.
(ii) Know about Air-Fields. Signal modes.
(iii) Plan and prepare a model of an Air Field.
(iv) Mark on a National map Air-fields/ Aerodromes in the country.
Note :
(i) RajyaPuraskar Badge consists of the emblem of the Bharat Scouts & Guides at the bottom,
the AshokaChakra at the top, and word ‘SEVA’ in Devanagari script in the centre surrounded
by a laurel. RajyaPuraskar Badge shall be worn in place of the TritiyaSopan Badge.
(ii) The Badge is issued on the basis of certificate issued by independent examiners appointed by
the Local /District Badge Committee.
(iii) Scouts who have already earned the qualifying Badges will have to attend a RajyaPuraskar
Testing Camp organised by the State Association under the supervision of the State
Organising Commissioner(S) where the knowledge and skills of the Scout will be retested
after being qualified in the State testingCamp, the Scout will be eligible for the award of
RajyaPuraskar Badge and Certificate.
(iv) The State Chief Commissioner who is the final authority to grant RajyaPuraskar shall issue
from time to time suitable directives in respect of badge, tests etc. and ensure proficiency of
knowledge and skills uptoTritiyaSopan Badge and Proficiency Badges.
(v) This award is presented by the Governor or Patron/President of the State Association on the
recommendation of State Chief Commissioner and can be withdrawn under compelling
circumstances by State Chief Commissioner.
Rashtrapati Scout Award :
(i) The President of the Indian Union has been graciously pleased to authorize issue of a special certificate
to a Scout who earns the Rashtrapati Scout Award after serving as a RajyaPuraskar Scout for at least
twelve months.
(ii)The Scout Master who is advancedtrainedshallinform the National Headquarters through proper
channel on a registration form available from the State Headquarters/BSG Website that RajyaPuraskar
Scout is completing requirements of Rashtrapati Scout Award. The Scout shall record his attainments for
Rashtrapati Scout Award on the said form and submit the same to the Regional Headquarters through
proper channel. In the absence of Scout Master, the Assistant Scout Master who is Advanced trained will
be competent to make recommendations
(iii)Rashtrapati Scout Award certificates are presented at a formal ceremony by the President of India on
the request of the Chief National Commissioner.
(iv)Rashtrapati Scout Badge shall be worn on the left sleeve below the Shoulder Stripes and above the
RajyaPuraskarBadge along with the qualifying Proficiency Badges of Rashtrapati Award.
(v)The Chief National Commissioner shall issue suitable directives from time to time in respect of Badge,
Tests etc. and ensure the standard of skills involved
vi)A Scout Master /Assistant Scout Master will recommend only up to 25% Scouts of the total census of
the unit (not exceeding 32) for Rashtrapati Award in a year. Special cases could be recommended by the
District Chief Commissioner and State Chief Commissioner subject tomaximum of 50% in a year.
vii)RajyaPuraskar Scout, who has already fulfilled all required conditions, will have to be tested at
State Level and certified by the State OrganisingCommissioner concerned before coming for Rashtrapati
Scout Award Testing Camp organised by the National Association under the supervision of the concerned
Assistant Director.
Tests for Rashtrapati Scout Award
1.Hold the RajyaPuraskar Scout Award & be able to maintain the standard.
2.Camping
a)Camp with his Troop/Patrol for three consecutive nights in the open. Gatherings like jamborees, rallies
etc are not to be counted.
b)Be able to improvise either a shelter or a hut or a machan with available natural material for two
persons to sleep in
3.a. Hold the Disaster Management Badge
b.Re-pass Ambulance man Badge
4.Qualify for any two of the following Proficiency Badges not earned earlier:
a.Aids Awareness
b.Handyman
c.Fireman
d.Pathfinder
e.Sea Fishermen
f.Hiker
g.World Conservation
h.Interpreter
i.Farmer
j.Free Being Me
k.Solar Energy Awareness
l. Event Manager
m.Self Defence
n.Backwoodsman
5.Participate in a sustained community development project at least two hours in a week for six
months on any two of the following subjects:
A.Promote gender equality and empower women
B.Reduce child mortality
C.Improve maternal health
D.Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria & other diseases
E.Ensure environmental sustainability.
6.Work as a Badge Instructor of a Pack or a Troop in the vicinity. OR Teach games for younger children
for fifteen days.
7.To have knowledge & prepare a log book on Kanderstag adventure centre of WOSM in
Switzerland.
8.Have knowledge about the WOSM website and gain information about Asia Pacific Region.
9.Serve as RajyaPuraskar Scout at least for twelve months.
Note
(1)Rashtrapati Scout Award is awarded by the President of India.
(2)This award is presented by the President of India on the recommendation of Chief National
Commissioner and can be withdrawn under compelling circumstances by the Chief National
Commissioner.
Sea Scout :
In addition to Rashtrapati Scout Award tests given above, a Sea Scout will:
1.Swim hundred metres using back stroke.
2.Dive in any two styles.
3.Have in general, knowledge of our Navy and of Ranks in the Navy.
4.Learn signalling using Morse Code.
5.Know in general about ships.
6.Have a general knowledge of weather, winds and tides.
7.Know about Zodiac.

Air Scout:
In addition to Rashtrapati Scout Award tests, an Air Scout will
1.Know about picketing and marshalling of Aircrafts.
2.Participate in atleast three AIR model exercises and report to Scout Master.
3.Make an air - model fuel mixture and use it in an exercise.
15.Scout Proficiency Badges:
(a)The Scout Proficiency Badges are as follows.
1. AIDS Awareness 2. Air Spotter
3. Ambulance Man 4. Archer
5. Artist 6. Athlete
7. Aviator 8. Backwoodsman
9. Basket worker 10. Bee Master
11. Bird Warden 12. Boatman
13. Book Binder 14. Braille
15. Camel man 16. Camper
17. Camp Warden 18. Cancer Awareness
19. Carpenter 20. Citizen
21. Climber 22. Civil Defence
23. Community Singing 24. Community Worker
25. Computer Awareness 26. Cook
27. Cyclist 28. Dairyman
 29. Debator 30. Desert folk
31. Drug Awareness 32. Disaster Management
33. Ecologist 34. Electrician
35. Electronics 36. Entertainer
37. Explorer 38. Event Manager
39. Free Being Me 40. Farmer
41. Fireman 42. Florist
43. Folk Dancer 44. Forester
45. Friend to Animals 46. Games Leader

49. Gymnast 50. Handyman

51. Healthy man 52. Herbalist
53. Heritage 54. Hiker
55. Hospital man 56. Interpreter
57. Interpreter to the Deaf 58. Journalist
59. Launder 60. Leather Worker
61. Leprosy Control 62. Literacy
63. Map Maker 64. Marksman
65. Meteorologist 66. Motor Mechanic
67. Musician 68. Naturalist
69. Nutrition Educator 70. Oarsman
71. Pathfinder 72. Photographer
73. Pioneer 74. Plumber
75. Poultry farmer 76. Printer
77. Public Healthy man 78. Reader
79. Rescuer 80. Rural Engineer
81. Rural Worker 82. Safety knowledge
83. Salesman 84. Sanitation Promoter
85. Scholar 86. Secretary
87. Sea Fisherman 88. Self Defence
89. Signaller 90. Soil Conservator
91. Solar Energy Awareness 92. Stalker
93. Star man 94. Swimmer
95. Tailor 96. Telegraphist
97. Tracker 98. World Conservation
99. World Friendship 100. Yoga
(b)The syllabus for these badges is as given in the
Appendix.
(c)The Proficiency Badges are issued on the basis of certificates issued by qualified and independent
examiners appointed by the Local or District Association. These Certificates are issued when a Scout
successfully completes the test to their satisfaction.
(d)All Proficiency Badges unless otherwise stated, shall be worn on the right - arm in parallel rows. The
Ambulance man Badges are worn one each on both arms just below shoulder badges on right and left

shoulders.
(e)These badges can be worn by Scouts only.
(f)All Proficiency Badges of the Scout Section will be in green on grey background with exception of
Ambulance man Badge.
16.Hikes, Treks and Camps for Scouts :
(1)Periodical hikes, treks and camps for Scouts must be encouraged and arranged.
(2)A Scout who wishes to go on a hike or trek within the District must obtain permission of the District
Commissioner through the Scout Master.
(3)For hikes or treks outside District, besides permission of the parent or guardian, permission of the State
Commissioner (Scout) through the District Commissioner (S) of the District to which the Scouts belong
has to be obtained.
(4)In order to regular proper arrangement for trek or hike ‘permit card’ signed by the Scout Master shall
be issued. The concerned District Organising Commissioner shall issue’ permit card’ only to the Scout
Master incharge of the Troop and the Scout Master in turn shall issue such ‘ permit card’ to the Patrol
Leader.
(5)A Scout shall not hike or trek or camp except with the previous written permission of the parents or
guardian, the Scout Master and the concerned District Organising Commissioner.
(6)In order to obtain written permission of the concerned District Organising Commissioner, sufficient
intimation in the prescribed form must be given to the District Organising Commissioner to enable him to
issue necessary written permission.
(7)A Scout shall not be permitted to camp except under the leadership of a Patrol Leader or a Scout
Master qualified and trained for the purpose.
(8)When Scouts propose to camp outside their own District, fourteen days intimation shall be given to the
District Organising Commissioner so that District Organising Commissioner of the District in which
camp is proposed to be held may be informed to camp in time.
(9)Scouts who propose to camp outside State must first obtain permission of the State Association An
application for such permission shall be recommended by concerned District Organising Commissioner,
the Assistant State Commissioner or Local/ District Association.
(10)A Scout who goes on camp must fully equip with uniform and camp kit, inclusive of bed and blanket
for which he should satisfy the Scout Master. The words and sentences printed in “bold letters” are
the amendments unanimously approved in the 64th meeting of the National Council held on 30th
November, 2014 at the Bharat Scouts & Guides, National Headquarters, New Delhi.