TABLE OF CONTENT

1. . . . . . . . The Scout Oath

2. . . . . . . . The Scout Law
3. . . . . . . . The Scout Motto
4. . . . . . . . The Scout Slogan
5. . . . . . . . The Scout Uniform
6. . . . . . . . The Manual of Staff
7. . . . . . . . The Group Formation
8. . . . . . . . The Scout Sign
9. . . . . . . . The Salute
10. . . . . . . . The Left Handshake
11. . . . . . . . The Whistle Call
12. . . . . . . . The Leadership and Order
 THE SCOUT OATH

On my Honor
I will do my best –
To do my Duty to God and my Country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times,
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake and morally straight.
 THE SCOUT LAW

 Trustworthy  Obedient

 Loyal  Cheerful

 Helpful  Thrifty

 Friendly  Brave

 Courteous  Clean

 Kind  Reverent
 THE SCOUT MOTTO

“LAGING HANDA”

 Always ready to do your duty to God and Country,

to other people and to yourself.
 Always Ready for all situation.
 Always ready to learn skill and knowledge for
application on various situation.
 THE SCOUT SLOGAN

“DO A GOOD TURN DAILY” AND “ONCEA

SCOUT, ALWAYS A SCOUT”

 Must always remember his different duties – to

God and Country, to other people and himself.
 A Scout is always a Scout at all times and in all
places.
THE SCOUT BADGE
 SYMBOLISMS OF THE SCOUT BADGE

SYMBOLISMS:

 Three (3) Points of the Trefoil – Duty to God and Country,

Duty to Others and Duty to Self.


 Three (3) Stars – Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, also

represents the Foundation of Scout Citizenship – Faith, Truth
and Knowledge.
 Color Red – Courage, Bravery, Heroism and for the blood of
those who died for our Country.
 Color Blue – High political purposes and noble ideals.
 Color White – Peace and Purity.
 Eight (8) Rays of the Sun – First Eight (8) provinces that
fought Spanish rule; Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga,
Batangas, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Cavite and Laguna.
 Single Band of the Trefoil – World brotherhood.
 Scroll Below the trefoil – Like the mouth of a smiling Scout is
Cheerful and Scout Motto “Laging Handa”, is written in the
Scroll.
 Overhand Knots – Tied at the bottom of the scroll and
Represent Scout Slogan – Do a Good Turn Daily.
What is our Scout Uniform Means?

1. Signifies your membership to the world brotherhood of

the Scouting Movement – The Boy Scouts of the
Philippines and WOSM.

2. It proclaims you as a person of character with high and

noble Scouting Ideals which reflect our Scout Oath, our
Scout Law and the Senior Scout “Slogan” – Once a Scout,
always a Scout.

3. It stands for Preparedness for service to others, which

exemplifies our “Motto” – Laging Handa.

4. Symbolized democracy – breaking the barriers of poverty

and social standing.

5. Reflects the meaning of the great Outdoor Life.

When to wear the Scout Uniform?
The Scout Uniform must be worn with pride Honor,
Respect and distinction. The following must be observed by all;

The SENIOR SCOUTS:

1. In all Scouting activities such as Crew and Outfit meetings,

hiking and camping

2. Community involvement projects, jamboree, parades,

ceremony, etc.

3. At special religious service for Scouts.

4. During Scouting Month.

5. When prescribed for special Scouting Service.

6. On such occasion as maybe prescribed by the Local

Council, Region or the National Office of the BSP.
When to wear the Scout Uniform?
The Scout Uniform must be worn with pride Honor,
Respect and distinction. The following must be observed by all;

The OUTFIT ADVISOR:

1. In all Scouting activities of the Outfit.

2. In formal Council, Region or National Scouting affairs.

3. In special church service for Scouting.

4. In training courses, conferences, seminars, workshops and

other gatherings sponsored by the Scouting movement.

5. Whenever appearing before the public with uniformed

Boy Scouts.

The Type “A” uniform must be worn during formal Scouting

activities and other specified Scouting activities. The Type “B”
uniform should be worn during informal Scouting activities.
When not to wear the Scout Uniform?
1. When soliciting funds or engaged in any selling, marketing
or promotional campaign or in any commercial venture
not related to Scouting (This does not however, forbid
Scouts in uniform from selling tickets for Scouts benefits
shows, rallies and similar Scouting events).

2. When engaged in any endeavor/activities of a political

party.

3. When appearing professional on a stage, in motion

pictures or modeling without specific authority from NEB
of the BSP.

4. When taking part in parades, except for the purpose of

rendering service as a Scout/er or when representing
officially the BSP and ;

5. When one (1) ceases to be a Scout/er through failure or

register or leaves the Scout Movement for any other
reasons.
THE NECKER CHIEF AND THE CARABAO SLIDE

Wooden Carabao Head as Slide…. The symbol of hard Work,

humanity, perseverance and strength….

 An animal of burden which is so valuable, an asset to the Filipino

farmer.
 Exemplifies kindness, friendliness, hospitality, patience and
persistence which are held by every Filipino.
 Our National Animal – that possess “good character”, which also
render selfless service to all.
THE SCOUT UNIFORM
THE MANUAL OF THE STAFF
 OUTFIT FORMATION

CLOSED SINGLE RANK FORMATION

OPEN COLUMN OF CREW
CLOSED COLUMN OF CREW
PARALLEL FILES
“U” FORMATION
COUNCIL FORMATION
CIRCLE FORMATION
GESTURE FIELD SIGNAL

DISMISSAL
 THE SCOUT SIGN

MEANING OF SCOUT SIGN

 The Three (3) fingers

pointing upward
represent the three (3)
duties of a Scout:
-Duty to God and
Country (middle
finger).
-Duty to Others
(ring finger).
-Duty to Self (first
finger).

 The thumb and little finger, separately, represent the Two

(2) Objectives of Scouting:
-Character Building
-Citizenship training

 Thumb and little finger joined together means World

Brotherhood.
 THE SCOUT SALUTE

SCOUT SALUTE

 Angle formed in executing

this is 45 degrees.

 The forefinger touches the

edge of your right
eyebrow.

 If you wear eyeglasses, it

touches the right edge of
your eyeglasses.

 If you are wearing a hat,

the forefinger touches the
brim of the hat.

USES OF SCOUT SALUTE

 When in uniform, used to show respect to the Philippine Flag and

the National Anthem.

 To show respect and courtesy for fellow scouts.

 THE LEFT HANDSHAKE

SCOUT HANDSHAKE

 The handshake is done with the left hand, which is

nearest to the heart.

 It is used to recognize and great fellow Scouts.

THE WHISTLE CALL
 THE LEADERSHIP AND ORDER

“ …. It is said of Napoleon…. The most autocratic of men,

that he never gave an order without explaining its
purpose and making sure that this purpose was
understood. He knows that blind obedience could never
ensure the intelligence of any order…. “