An Online Scout Encyclopedia
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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 DWITHIYA SOPAN 1) PIONEERING a) Demonstrates Timber hitch,Rolling hitch,Marline spike/Lever hitch&figure of Eight knot and their uses. b) Tie the following lashings Square and Figure of Eight lashing and know their uses. c) Demonstrate the uses of hand axe or chopper and know the safety rules and how to keep them sharp. d)…
Syllabus for Pravesh (Rover ) 01. Read and appreciate contents of “Scouting for Boys ” and books on Rovering prescribed by the sponcer. 02. If a young man has never been a Scout and wishes to join the crew afresh, he should qualify for pravesh requirements of Scout section and work for at least three…
Syllabus for Nipun (Rover ) 1 . strive for a happy family and undertake responsible family jobs give relief to the earning members of the family. 2. Develop in consultation with Rover Scout Leader for some typical hobbies or vocational activities such as Tailoring, Fashion Designing, Candle making,screen printing,fine arts,hair dressing, photography, modelling etc which…
Syllabus for Rajya Puraskar (Rover ) 1. Get the knowledge of website of Election Commission and help at least two persons to enroll themselves in the electrol roll. 2. (A) Know First Aid, Mapping, Pioneering and Camp craft skills upto Tritiya Sopan (B) Show further progress in Hobbies, Handicrafts and Vocational skills. 3. Study any…
