PRAVESH

KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORIGIN OF SCOUT AND GUIDE

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden Powell known to millions

by his magical initials. B.P is founder of the Boy Scout and Girl
Guide movement was born in London on the 22nd February
1857. He was the sixth son of professor H.G Baden Powell and
Henrietta Terrance, daughter of Admiral William smith professor
Baden Powell died when B.P was three years old and the burden
of bringing up the families, therefore, developed entirely on Mr.
Baden Powell. He allowed them a good deal of freedom to go
about and learn things from themselves. This early up bringing
gave B.P. the real start for his future life as an outdoors man.
He collected together twenty boys and held in a camp for
them on BROWN SEA ISLAND is august 1907. After the grate
and successful camp he decided to write his how famous book
scouting for boys. It was published in 1908. Boys everywhere in
England began to buy his book to start. Scouting on their
own. Thus patrols and troops began to spring up rapidly all over
England.
After the formation of the bag scout movement. B.P come to
India twice, once is 1921 and again in 1937 to attend the first all-
India Jamboree in Delhi and to attend in third separate
organization. After going back he attended world Jamboree in
Holland. This was the last Jamboree

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 PROMISE & LAW

The 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
obey the Scout/Guide Law.

The Law

1. A scout is trust worthy.

2. A scout is loyal.
3. A scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other
scout.
4. A scout is courteous.
5. A scout is a friend to animals and loves nature.
6. A scout is disciplined and helps to protect public
property.
7. A scout is courageous.
8. A scout is thrifty.
9. A scout is pure in thought, words and deeds.

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MOTTO
Be prepared!
Meaning: 1. Physically strong,
2. Mentally Awake and
3. Morally straight.

SIGN

The sign is given at the time of investiture

or at time of renewal of the scout promise.
1. The 3 finger represents 3 fold promises.
2. Thumbs finger over little finger represents
the younger should obey the elders.

SALUTE&LEFT HAND SHAKE

SALUTE
It is always done with the right hand. It is the privilege of the
one who sees first to salute first - Irrespective of rank.

LEFT HAND SHAKE

Our Founder conceived left hand shake as a form of greeting
for the members of the movement. The idea originated from an
incident in his military career in South Africa.
When Colonel Baden Powell entered the capital city of the
Ashanti people in 1896 he was met by one of the chiefs named
Prempeh who came to him holding out his left hand. B.P held out
his right in return but the chief said:-
NO, in my country the bravest of the brave shake with the
left hand. So began the left handshake of the world wide
brotherhood of scouts

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 GOOD TURN

Good Turns means going out of your way to help another

Scout with his work, or helping him to live up to his Scout
obligations.

Some examples of Good Turn are given below for guidance.

 Bringing milk, vegetables, ration etc. ...
 Helping householders to lift heavy things.
 Polishing shoes.
 Serving the elders of the house in various ways.
 To contribute to home gardening.
 Any kind of help in cooking.
 Pressing on clothes.

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UNIFORM

(i) Shirt: A steel Grey shirt with two (i)Frock :Deep

Deep sky blue overall
patch pocket with shoulder straps, made of plain lain nontransparent
with half or rolled up sleeves, material with two top patch
sleeves may be turned down in cold pockets and two side pockets
weather from underside, half sleeves 8 cm
Trousers : Navy blue trousers shall above the elbow with turned up
be worn. and stitched down cuffs 4 cm
(ii) Head- Dress: Dark blue beret cap wide and open sports collar with
with the official cap badge supplied epaulettes on both shoulders. The
by the National Association. A Sikh overall shall not be tight-fitted.
fitted.
may wear a blue turban with the
official cap badge. Head dress is (ii) Belt: Brown nylex belt with
compulsory during ceremonies. the official Brass buckle of the
(iv) Belt: Greyy Nylex belt with official Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied
buckle of the Bharat Scouts and by the National Association.
Guides supplied by the National
Association.

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(v) Scarf: A Triangular scarf of the (iii) Scarf: A Triangular scarf of the
group colour other than yellow, group colour other than yellow,
green and purple and pattern green and purple and pattern
approved by Local or District approved by Local or District
Association as the case may be, shall Association as the case may be,
be worn round the neck over the shall be worn round the neck over
collar and shoulder straps with the the collar and shoulder straps
group Woggle, other than Gilwell with the group Woggle, other
Woggle. Each of the two sides of than Gilwell Woggle. Each of the
Scarf shall have a minimum length two sides of Scarf shall have a
of 70cms. or a Maximum of 90cms. minimum length of 70cms. or a
Maximum of 90cms.
The name stripe containing “The The name stripe containing “The
Bharat Scouts & Guides” supplied Bharat Scouts & Guides”
by National Headquarters may be supplied by National
worn on just above the right pocket Headquarters may be worn on
of the shirt. The size of the stripe just above the right pocket of the
should be 11 cm x2 cm, the right shirt. The size of the stripe
corner of whici should be tri colour should be 11 cm x2 cm, the right
of National Flag of the size of 2 cm x corner of whici should be tri
3cm and rest for the Title of The colour of National Flag of the size
Bharat Scout & Guides’. of 2 cm x 3cm and rest for the
Title of The Bharat Scout &
Socks: Black Socks Guides’.
Socks : White Colour.
Footwear: Black shoes (leather or
canvas) with laces may be worn”. Footwear : Black leather or Black
canvas closed shoes stripe with
buckle.

Hair Ribbon : Black plain ribbon

or black plain hair band (without
any design only for short hair).

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FLAGS (NATIONAL, S.G. & WORLD SCOUT / GUIDE FLAG)

NATIONAL FLAG

The National Flag of India has got immense importance. The

National Flag of free India was first adopted by the Constituent
Assembly on 22 July 1947. It epitomizes its civilization and culture,
heritage and freedom. The size of the flag is in the ratio of 3:2. The
Indian National Flag is a tricolor rectangular panel, made up of
three rectangular panels of equal width. The colour of the top
panel is saffron and of the bottom panel is green: the middle panel
is white. In the centre there is the design of Ashoka Chakra in navy
blue colour. Saffron colour denotes courage and sacrifice, white
denotes purity, the path of truth and the green denotes prosperity.
Ashoka chakra in the centre of the panel is the wheel of the law of
Dharma, it denotes progress.

SCOUT AND GUIDE FLAG

The Bharat Scouts & Guides flag is deep sky blue in colour.
The Emblem in yellow colour is in the centre of the flag with
Ashoka chakra in blue colour. The size of the Association flag is
180 cms in length and 120 cms in width. The size of the emblem is
45 cms x 30 cms. The size of the Unit/Group flag is 120 cms in
length and 80 cms in width. The name of the Unit/Group shall be
written in yellow colour in a straight line below the emblem.

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WORLD SCOUT FLAG WORLD GUIDE FLAG

The World Scout Flag is The World Guide flag consists of

purple in colour and consists of the Golden World Trefoil on the
the world scout badge in white left upper corner on a bright blue
encircled by a white cord, the field. A blaze of white on the
ends of which are tied with a lower right hand corner
reef knot, set on purple represents peace that Girl
background. The size of the flag Guides and Girl Scouts of the
is in the ratio of 3:2. (or) 6:4. world over are striving to
The three leaves represent the achieve. The White blaze is
three-fold promise as originally crowned by three golden
laid down by the Founder. The squares symbolic of three fold
vein pointing upward represents Guide Promise. Adopted at the
the compass needle pointing the 80th World committee meeting
way. The two stars represent on 1991 march. The Size of the
the promise and the law. The flag is in the ratio of 3:2 (or) 6:4.
outer circle represents our
worldwide Association.

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NATIONAL ANTHEM

Rabindranath Tagore(52 Sec.)

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 PRAYER SONG
DayaKardan bhakti kaHameinParamatma de na
DayaKarnahamariAutmameinshuddhata de na
HamaredhyanmeinaaoPrabhuankhomeinbasjao
AndheredilmeinaakarkeParamjyotijagadena
BahadoPrema Ki Ganga Dilomepremkasagar
Hameinaapas me miljulkarPrabhurehanasikhadena
Hamara karma ho SevaHamara Dharma ho Seva
SadaEmaan ho Seva Vase vakcharbana de na
VatankeVasteJeenaVatankeVastemarna
Vatan par Jan fhidakarnaPrabhuhumkosikha de na
DayaKardan bhakti kaHameinParamatma da na
DayaKarnahamariAutma me shuddhata de na.

Veer Dev Veer (90 Sec.)

FLAG SONG

Daya Shankar Bhatt (45 Sec.)

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 PRATHAM SOPAN
 KNOWLEDGE OF PATROL

 B.P. 6 EXERCISE

 WHIPPING

 WOODCRAFT SIGNS

 KNOTS, HITCH & LASHING

 HAND AND WHISTLE SIGNS

 COMPASS

 FIRST AID

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 KNOWLEDGE OF PATROL
(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) Each patrol may consist of six to eight scouts inclusive of Patrol
Leader and Second. Each Patrol shall bear the name of an animal/
bird chosen from Scouting for Boys and name of flower for Girls 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 member from entire Patrol 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.

(iv) 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. He shall carry the
Patrol Flag.

(v) 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

(vi) 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. The Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master shall act as
advisers.

(vii) 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.

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 B.P. 6 EXERCISE
I EXERCISE

For the Head: Rub the head and face, firmly over several times with
the palms and fingers of both hands. Thumb the muscles of the neck
and throat.

II EXERCISE

For the Chest: From upright position bend to the front, arms
stretched downwards, with back of the hands together in front of the
knees. Breathe out. Raise the hand gradually over the head and lean
back as far as possible, drawing a deep breath through the nose as
you do. Lower the arms gradually to the sides, breathing out the word
“Thanks” through the mouth. Lastly, bend forward again, breathing
out the last bit of breath in you, and saying the number of times you
have done it in order to keep count.

III EXERCISE

For the Stomach: Standing upright, send out both arms, fingers
extended, straight to the front, then slowly swing round to the right
from the hips without moving the feet, and point the right arms as far
round behind you as you can, keeping both arms level with, or a little
higher than, the shoulders. Then, after a pause, swing slowly round
as far as you can to the left. Breathe in when pointing to the left.
“Body twisting”.

IV EXERCISE

For the Trunk: This is also called the “Cone Exercise”. Standing at
“Attention” position, raise both hands, as high as possible over the
head, and link fingers. Lean backwards, and then sway the arms very
slowly round in the direction of a cone, so that the hands make a
wide circle above and around the body, the body turning from the
hips, and leaning over one side. Then to the front, then to the other
side, and then back.

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V EXERCISE

For Lower Body and Back of Legs: Stand with feet slightly apart,
touch your head with both hands and look up into the sky, leaning
back as far as you can, and then bend forward and downward till
your fingers touch your toes, without bending your knees.

VI EXERCISE

For Legs, Feet and Toes: Stand in ‘Attention’ position, put the
hands on the hips, stand on tip-toe, turn the knees outwards, and
bend them slowly down to a squatting position, keeping the heels off
the ground the whole time. Then gradually raise the body and come
to the first position again.

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WOODCRAFT SIGNS

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 KNOTS, HITCHE, LASHING
1. WIPPING :
To save the ends of rope in a discipline way.
2. REEF KNOT :
a. To join the end of the same knot.
b. To tie a parcels
c. To tie bandages, etc.
3. SHEET BEND :
a. To join two ropes ends.
b. To join different thickness ends.
c. To make a cradle.
d. To tie a flag rope with halyard.
4. FISHERMAN’S KNOT :
a. To tie slippery rope.
b. Carry heavy loads, etc.
5. BOW LINE :
a. To make a loop at the end of the rope.
b. Throwing a life line.
c. Life saving knot, etc.
6. SHEEP SHANK :
a. To shorten a rope without cutting.
b. To save the weaker side of rope.
7. CLOVE HITCH :
a. To tie any object.
b. Square lashing start and end with this hitch.
c. Diagonal lashing ends with this hitch.
8. FIGURE OF EIGHT KNOT :
a. To decorate a rope.
b. One of the wiping methods.
9. SQUARE LASHING :
a. To make a flag mast.
b. To make a shelter.
c. To tie horizontal and vertical poles.
d. To make a trestle. etc.
10.DIAGONAL LASHING :
a. To make a tent.
b. To make a cloth line.

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HAND SIGNS

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WHISTLE SIGNS

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COMPASS

Direction Degree
N 0/360
NNE 22.5
NE 45
ENE 67.5
E 90
ESE 112.5
SE 135
SSE 157.5
S 180
SSW 202.5
SW 225
WSW 247.5
W 270
WNW 292.5
NW 315
NNW 337.5

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 PRACTICALS
1. FIRST AID
2. TENT MAKING
3. COOKING

ORALS
1. PRAYER SONG
2. FLAG SONG
3. NATIONAL ANTHEM
4. PROMISE
5. MOTTO
6. LAW
7. ALL KNOTS

ALL THE BEST SCOUT & GUIDE

Have a bright future,
Love your nation and
Always remember
MOTTO & LAW.

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