An Online Scout Encyclopedia
The rolling hitch is a knot (see also Magnus hitch) used to attach a rope to a rod, pole, or another rope. A simple friction hitch, it is used for lengthwise pull along an object rather than at right angles. The rolling hitch is designed to resist lengthwise movement for only a single direction of…
The marlinespike hitch is a temporary knot used to attach a rod to a rope in order to form a handle. This allows more tension than could be produced comfortably by gripping the rope with the hands alone. It is useful when tightening knots and for other purposes in ropework. As the name suggests, the…
The timber hitch is a knot used to attach a single length of rope to a cylindrical object. Secure while tension is maintained, it is easily untied even after heavy loading. Usage As the name suggests, this knot is often used by lumbermen and arborists for attaching ropes to tree trunks, branches, and logs. For…
The flag is actually royal purple with the white fleur-de-lis and rope is the flag for the World Organization of Scouting Movements (WOSM), headquartered in Switzerland. The flag represents all member organizations of the WOSM in a like manner as the United Nations flag represents all member nations of the UN. The flag is taken…
The Bharat Scouts and Guides Flag shall be in dark blue color, the emblem in yellow colour shall be in the center of the flag with Ashoka Chakra in blue color. The size of the flag shall be 180 cms. In length and 120 cms. in width, the emblem will be 45 cms by 30…
The Patrol Leader “The patrol system is not one method in which Scouting for boys can be carried on. It is the only method.” – Lord Baden-Powell, Scouting’s founder Each patrol has a patrol leader, elected by the Scouts / Guides in her patrol, to serve for a time determined by the troop and the…
Too Military? The Patrol Inspection is one of those aspects of the Scout Program that has a military-like appearance. I think that some may have avoided using it in Scouting for this reason. I think this is the wrong way of looking at it, however. The aims and goals of Scouting are completely different from…
The Purpose of the Patrol Flag The Patrol Flag is a unique standard designed and crafted by the members of the Patrol to represent themselves during activities. It should be carried with the Patrol during all Scouting activities that the Patrol participates in. It should accompany the Patrol on camping trips and hikes, mark the…
Syllabus for Prevesh (Guide) 1. Have brief information of the oigin of Guiding along with definition, purpose principles and method of the Bharat Scout and Guides. 2. A Guide Aspirant must have holistic knowledge of the movement. 3. Guide Promice and Law. 4. Guide Motto, Sign, Salute and Left hand shake. 5. Daily good turn…
Syllabus for Prevesh (Scout) 1. Have brief information of the oigin of scouting along with definition, purpose principles and method of the Bharat Scout and Guides. 2. A Scout Aspirant must have holistic knowledge of the movement. 3. Scout Promice and Law. 4. Scout Motto, Sign, Salute and Left hand shake. 5. Daily good turn…
