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1 Boy  is a citizen of India and who  has completed 10 years and but not completed 17 years of age is eligible to be enlisted as a recruit.

    
2 (i)

A recruit shall complete  Pravesh requirement and will work for three months to the satisfaction Scoutmaster before being invested as a Scout

    
  (ii)  PRAVESH 1. Have a brief information of the origin of Scouting.

2. Scout Promise and Law.

3. Scout Motto, Sign, Salute and left hand shake

4. "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.

7. Sing correctly National Anthem, BS&G Prayer  and BS&G Flag Song

8. Attend at least  four Troop Meetings.

    
  (iii) He then makes the Scout Promise to the Scoutmaster and is invested as a Scout. He is eligible to wear Scout uniform and membership badge.

The membership Badge is 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. The badge is worn in the centre of the pleat of the left pocket of shirt  or at the same place on jersey   Memberships badge shall be issued by the Local or the District Association as the case may be, on the recommendation of the Scoutmaster.

    
3 MOTTO

The Scout motto is "Be Prepared". This has to be achieved by being physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight

    
4 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.

   
5 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 right eye 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.    
6 SCOUT UNIFORM      
  (i) SHIRT A steel grey shirt with two  patch pockets with shoulder straps with half 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 colour other than green, purple ,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. length  and the serial number and name of the Group in red letters shall be worn on both the shoulders immediately below the seam.    
  (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 1.5  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.    
  (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 and stockings Black Socks or Stockings may be worn, Stockings should be rolled  down below the knees with green garter tabs 1.5 cm visible outside Stockings will be worn with shorts only.    
  (x) WORLD SCOUT BADGE World Scout Badge should be worn  un 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 3mtrs. of standard size shall be worn in the uniform.    
  (xv) A Haversack or Rucksack may be carried during out door activities    
  (xvi) A NAME STRIPE A name stripe containing " The  Bharat Scouts  & Guides " as designed & supplied by the National Headquarters shall be worn just above the right pocket of the shirt.    
7 SCHEME FOR ADVANCEMENT OF A SCOUT (a) A Pravesh Scout is eligible to become a Pratham Sopan Scout.

(b) A Pratham Sopan Scout is eligible to become a Dwitiya Sopan Scout.

(c) A Dwitiya Sopan  Scout is eligible to become a Tritiya Sopan Scout.

(d)  A Tritiya Sopan Scout is eligible to become a Rajya Puraskar Scout.

(e) A Rajya Puraskar Scout is eligible to become a Rashtrapati Scout.

(f) A Scout is eligible to  earn ten Proficiency Badges in all after Rajya Puraskar stage for which he will be eligible to wear a Green cord in addition Rajya Puraskar Award.

(g)  As acquiring Rashtrapati Scout Award is not the end of the Scout training. A Scout should be encouraged to work for Proficiency Badges. A Scout after earning Rashtrapati Scout Award can be eligible for Golden cord if he holds 18 Proficiency Badges.

    
8 TESTS FOR PRATHAM SOPAN (1) Learn about your Patrol, its Flag , yell, or song and corner and Patrol Call.

(2) Know the general rules of health. Practice B.P's Six exercises or six Asanas or Surya Namaskar.

(3) Learn and practise Hand signals and Whistle signals.

(4) Learn wood craft signs and follow a track.

(5) Whip the ends of a rope.

(6) Tie and show uses of Reef Knot. Sheet- Bend, Clove Hitch, Fisherman knot, Sheep Shank, Bowline and Round turn and two half hitches .

(7) Participate in Troop Games.

(8) Practise orderly movements and simple drill for smartness.

(9) Know the contents of the First- Aid-Box. Demonstrate  the user of roller bandages and triangular suspension sling. Render first aid for cuts and scratches.

(10) Participate in two  patrol outdoor meetings or a patrol day-hike.

(11) Make gadget or handicraft useful at home.

(12) Adopt for purpose of keeping clean a park or a water-point or a bus-stop or any other  public spot or a building for a week.

(13) Participate in any two of the following.

(i) Undertake a nature study project in consultation with your Patrol leader.

(ii) Discuss with your Scoutmaster and render some service involving any one of the points of Scout Law and submit a report to your Scout Master.

(iii) Visit a village Panchayat Samiti/ Block Development office/ Municipal office and learn about the services rendered by one such public organization and submit a report to your Scoutmaster within ten days.

(14) Daily Good turn at home and maintain a diary at least for a month.

    
9 TESTS  FOR DWITIYA SOPAN (1) Tie and show the uses of Timber hitch. Rolling hitch. Marline spike / Lever hitch . Figure of eight, Sheer, Square and Diagonal lashings, Demonstrate the uses of four camp tools.

(2) FIRE

(i) Lay and light a wood fire in the open with not more than two match sticks, clean and light a kerosene/gas stove .

(ii) Demonstrate any three of the following:

 (a) Safety precautions with regard to fire

(b) Bucket Chain method of putting out fire

(c) How to tackle dry grass fire.

(d) precautions in case of gas leak.

(3) COOKING : Cook in the open, two simple dishes, enough for two persons and make tea/coffee for one Patrol over wood or stove .

(4) Compass:

(i) Demonstrate practical use of a compass and know the sixteen points.

(ii) Be able to find North by atleast two constellations.

(iii) Have knowledge of paces , bearing and map sketches.

(5) FIRST AID:

(i) Demonstrate St. John's sling.

(ii) Improvised stretcher

(iii) Throw a lifeline for 10 mtrs

(iv) Render First Aid  for

(a) Burns and Scalds                             (b) Sprains

(c) Stings and Bites                               (d)  Bleeding from Nose

(6) Satisfy your Scoutmaster  that your  behaviour at home and at school is good 

(7) Estimation : With the help of improvised apparatus, estimate two distances/width of not more than 100 mtrs.

(8) Participate in a Troop  Wide Game.

(9) Know and demonstrate-Morse Signalling by one of the methods, Flag/disc/buzzer , or demonstrate semaphore signaling by Flag.

(10) Qualify for one of the following Proficiency  Badges  

1. Cook      2. Debator       3. Friend to Animals      4. Gardener 

5. Handyman           6.Cyclist          7. Launder

(11) Participate in Troop/Patrol sustained activity organized by the Scout master for  a month in your community making use of Scout skills.

(12) Complete any two of the following:

 (a) Collect information on our heritage and culture and prepare a log .

 (b) Undertake a development project in your school with your patrol in consultation with the head of the institution .

 (c) participate in a social service camp.

 (d) Serve in a community fair or mela.

 (e) Discuss with your parents and neighbours about a pollution problem  in your locality and make a report.

(12) Serve as Pratham Sopan Scout for atleast nine months.

             

   
Tests for Tritiya Sopan  1. Campcraft :

   (i) Whipping -other method than by the one in the Pratham Sopan.

   (ii) Draw hitch Fireman's chair knot, Manharness Knot splicing -eye , back, short.

   (iii) pitching , Striking and packing a tent  or improvise shelter enough for two persons to sleep in.

    (iv) Make a trestle and a rope ladder with the help of  another scout.

2. Swimming :

    (i) Swim 50 metres

    (ii) Know the safety rules of Swimming and

    (iii) Know how to prevent, minimise and deal with muscle cramps.

                                                   Or

     Earn one of the following Proficiency Badges:

   (i) Athlete       (ii) Camelman      (iii) Climber

   (iv) Gymnast    (v) Hiker             (vi) Games Leader

3. Estimation

     (i) Estimate any given two heights / depths not more than 30 mtrs.

     (ii) Two weights not more than 2kg.

     (iii) Two different types of things in numbers .

          (items such as coins , marbles, biscuits ,etc.)

4. First Aid

     (i) Treat for shock, fainting, choking.

     (ii) Deal with simple  fracture of arm, collar bone and jaw fracture.

    (iii) First Aid for cases of drowning and electric shock.

    (iv) Demonstrate mouth to mouth resuscitation.

5. Mapping

      (i) Map Reading , Knowledge of scales , conventional signs, contours and grid references . Be able to read a tourist map or Survey of India map and follow a given route or lead a person.

      (ii) Map Making :Triangulation , Plane Table and Road Traverse method.

6.Pioneering :

      (i) Demonstrate use of knife and their safety rules.

      (ii) Build two Patrol Pioneering Projects and demonstrate their uses.

7. Participate in an overnight Troop camp.

8.Hike: Undertake with minimum two members of the Patrol, a cycle hike for 30kms. and submit report to the Scout Master within 10 days.

                                                       OR

A Hike on foot with minimum two members of the Patrol for 10kms, and submit a report to the scout Master within 10 days.

9.Cooking : Cook in the open, meals enough for four persons .

10. Plan and Participate in an Patrol Expedtition

11. Participate in a night game. 

12.Signalling:  Send and receive a message through Semaphore code or Morse code containing at least 25 words.

13.Qualify for any two of the following Proficiency Badges one from each group

                                           GROUP  A

        (i) Civil Defence                               (ii) Pioneer

        (iii) Community Worker                   (iv) World Conservation

                                           GROUP  B

        (i) Citizen                                          (ii) Naturalist

        (iii) Book Binder                                (iv) Path Finder

14. Complete any one of the following ad prepare a log book.

       (i) Talk on National Integration to your Group.

       (ii) Talk in a Troop Campfire or tell the story of a prophet.

     (iii) Discuss in your Patrol-in-Council how Scouting develops National Integration.

       (iv) Lead your Patrol to a nearby place of historical / Social / religious or industrial importance and discuss about, what it speaks  .

15. Show the knowledge of Scouting in India.

16. Serve as Dwitiya Sopan Scout for at least 9 months.              

   

 
 

 

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