The Scout Sign

The Scout Sign identifies you as a Scout everywhere in

the world. Give it each time you recite the Scout Oath and
Law. The Scout sign is sometimes used to signal
attention. When a Scout Leader raises a hand in the Scout
sign, all others should also make the sign and come to
silent attention.
The three fingers pointing up symbolize the three points
of the Oath. They also signify that a Scout climbs upward
to bigger and better things. The two other fingers stand
for the bond of brotherhood and friendship that ties all
Scout together.

The Scout Salute

To give the Scout Salute, place the fingers of your right
hand at scout sign position. Bring the hand up smartly,
palm very slightly sideways, with the forefinger touching
the edge of your headgear above your right eye or, if you
are bare-headed, the edge of your right eyebrow.
Wherever and whenever the salute is used, it means –
Respect and Courtesy. The Scout Salute is used to salute
the flag of the Philippines and when greeting, meeting, or
leaving Scout Officials.

The Scout Handshake

Scout leaders all over the world have agreed on
the use of the left handshake.
Scouts all over the world shake hands with their
left hand to show that they are members of the
brotherhood of the scouts. It also denotes trust
for one another as the left hand is closest to the
heart.
 The Scout Badge
The Scout Badge figure came from the French fleur-
de-lis (Lily Flower) in which it is most visible in all
European logo as well as those who are inspired by
the Mythologies.

The Badge is divided into two (2) parts:

1. The Scroll which symbolizes the smile of a scout

2. The Trefoil symbolizes the 3 duties of a scout:

Duty to God and Country, Duty to Others and Duty
to Self.

SYMBOLISMS:
Three Stars
represents Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao as well as Truth, Faith and
Knowledge respectively. The stars under which we sleep or hike on
during camping.
The Sun
as a whole represents Liberty and Freedom. The 8 rays of the sun
represent the first 8 provinces (Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Batangas,
Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Cavite and Laguna) that fought against the Spanish
Rule.

Color Red
represents Courage, Bravery, Heroism, for the blood of those who died
for our country.

Color Blue
stands for Peace, Justice and Noble Ideas.

Color White
stands for Purity and the Equilateral Triangle based on the hoist side
represents Equality.

The Single Band in the trefoil means World Brotherhood.

The Scroll is like the mouth of a smiling scout, showing that a Scout is
Cheerful. The Scout Motto is written in the scroll.

The overhand knot tied at the bottom represents our Scout Slogan,
“Do A Good Turn Daily”.
The Scout Uniform

The Scout uniform gives the Scouts and Scouters a sense of

belonging to a worldwide organization. The uniform of the Boy
Scouts of the Philippines today, has become a national symbol of
young boys trained to meet the responsibilities of their duty to
GOD and Country, to Others, and to Self.

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines is the largest uniformed

volunteer organization in the country. Scout and Scouters are
nationally recognized and accepted. We, in Scouting today, have
inherited the tradition of a uniform that stands for good character,
responsible citizenship, and selfless service. It is our responsibility
to safeguard this tradition and to hand it down stronger and more
honorable than ever to the next generation of Scouts and Scouters.

What the Uniform Means

First of all, the Uniform makes you feel that you are a member of
our movement that you belong to a world-wide brotherhood of
young people numbering millions. Everywhere you go, if you wear
the Scout Uniform, you will find Scout friends. This gives you a
feeling of comfort and ease.

Second, whenever and wherever you wear the Uniform, it

proclaims you as a person of character. The Uniform symbolizes
our Scout Oath, our Law, our “Daily Good Turn” habit, and the
Ideals of our Movement. If you are to wear it, be sure to wear it
with honor.

Third, the Scout Uniform stands for Preparedness. An accident

occurs, a crowd gathers around. No one knows just what to do. A
uniformed Scout steps quietly forward. The crowd lets him
through, for he is supposed to know what to do in an emergency.
He administers first aid and slips away, probably without his name
being known. The Scout uniform quietly says that hero is a fellow
who is ready to be “helpful to other people at all times.”
Why is it that Scouts are expected to do these things? Because
“Service” is synonymous with Scouting. “Laging Handa” is Scout
Motto. No matter what nationality or race or religion a Scout
belongs to, he is a brother to every other Scout.

Fourth, the uniform is a symbol of democracy. In Scouting, young

people stand shoulder to shoulder regardless of social standing.
The son of a governor or that of a wealthy man becomes equal of
a laborer's son in Scouting. Both pledged to give the same service;
both are sworn to the same Oath and Law; and wear the same
uniform. Poverty or social position is no hindrance to the
acquisition of advancement badges and insignia of labor.

And lastly, the Uniform stands for Outdoor life. The color and
design of the shirt, the pants, the neckerchief, the stockings, the
shoes, and the hat, are suggestive of the outdoors. Khaki blends
beautifully with the color of the outdoors. The reddish-brown
color of the neckerchief symbolizes the iron rich soil of the
Philippines and its tropical environment which remains a great
challenge for Scouts to conquer, conserve and preserve.
Comfortable short pants, the short-sleeved shirt, afford freedom
of movement and ease of motion. It is just the type of uniform an
outdoorsman will want to wear.

Furthermore, the many features of “open-ness” in the Uniform

point to Scouts' honesty and trustworthiness. The “shorts,” pants
and the short-sleeved-shirt with collar personify the spirit of a
true Scout – always open and on the level, ever honest and ever
deserving of trust.
When to Wear the Uniform
There is ONLY ONE WAY TO WEAR the Scout Uniform – CORRECT
WAY. Study the illustrations and use them as your guide.

The Scout Uniform is worn on the following occasions:

1. In all activities of the Unit (meetings, hikes, camps, rallies,

camporees, jamborees/jamborettes, etc.);
2. During special religious services for Scouts and Scouters;
3. When appearing for advancement before a Board of Review or
a Court of Honor; and
4. When prescribed for official and/or special Scouting activities.

When Not to Wear the 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 benefit shows, rallies, and similar
Scouting events);

2. When engaged in any endeavor/activity of a political party;

3. When appearing professionally on stage, in motion pictures, or

modeling without specific authority from the National Executive
Board of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines;

When taking part in parades, except for the purpose of rendering

service as a Scout/er or when representing officially the Boy
Scouts of the Philippines and;

When one ceases to be a Scout/er through failure to register; or

leaves the Scout Movement for any other reason.
The Neckerchief and Slide
Scouts of the National Scout Organizations wear uniforms made of
different materials and designs. But there is one feature of the scout
uniform that is universal in use. This item is the neckerchief. It is the
distinguishing feature of Scout Uniforms all over the world.

The neckerchief is a handy item in one’s equipment. In fact, it serves

many practical purposes. It can be used as a tourniquet and a bandage.
In the absence of a hat, it sometimes serves to protect the head form
the heat of the sun. During cold evenings, Scouts sit around the
campfire with neckerchief slides pulled close to the neck. During
emergencies in the forest, and when you are in need of signal flags,
neckerchiefs admirably come to the rescue. In the absence of ropes,
neckerchiefs may also be joined together to be used as one.

The official neckerchief slide is in the form of a wooden Carabao head.

The carabao is an animal of burden which is so valuable, an asset to the

Filipino farmer in plowing and harrowing the rice fields and in
transporting farm produce to market. It characteristics are
representative of the qualities and values which is highly appreciated
by Filipinos.

Thus, it is regarded as the national animal of the Philippines. This

characteristic also typifies what B.P. calls “good character” in a
person, one who uses his full potential to render selfless service to all.

To a Filipino, the carabao is a symbol of humility, patience, industry,

strength, and persistence, characteristics which are held highly by every
Filipino. Its ability to adapt to varying circumstances and which
enables it to accomplish its task is reminiscent of the courage of the
Filipino to face and triumph over insurmountable odds for the greater
good of all. Being a gentle lovable animal, the carabao exemplifies the
Filipinos' kindness, friendliness and hospitality.
The slide is made of soft wood taken from the branch of a santol
tree (Sandoricum Koetjape). It could also be taken from farm wood
trees. The fruit of which is golden in appearance when ripe, and its
pulp is nutritiously delicious. The roots of this tree grow deep into
the earth that makes it stand firm against the wind and it has crown
that provides shade and coolness for the tired traveler and worker.
These qualities make the tree stand for gentleness of character of a
Filipino in his relationship and for the firmness by which he stands
in order to uphold what is right, just and true.

In response to environmental preservation efforts, BSP uses

recycled, plastic bold cast (PBC) materials in its carabao slide.

How to Wear the Neckerchief

First, roll the long edge upon over itself evenly in several flat folds
leaving about 6 inches from the apex of the neckerchief. The place it
high around the neck and draw the neckerchief slide up over the
ends and adjust to fit snugly. The slide is one first distance from the
chin. Fix the two ends of your neckerchief below the slide in even
rolls.
 THE PHOENETIC ALPHABET

A - ALPHA N - NOVEMBER
B - BRAVO O - OSCAR
C - CHARLIE P - PAPA
D - DELTA Q - QUEBEC
E - ECHO R - ROMEO
F - FOXTROT S - SIERRA
G - GOLF T - TANGO
H - HOTEL U - UNIFORM
I - INDIA V - VICTOR
J – JULIET W - WHISKEY
K - KILO X - X-RAY
L - LIMA Y- YANKEE
M - MIKE Z - ZULU
 MORSE CODE
Morse code is a method of transmitting text information as a series of on-
off tones, lights, or clicks that can be directly understood by a skilled
listener or observer without special equipment. It is named for Samuel F.
B. Morse, inventor of the telegraph. The International Morse code encodes
the ISO Basic Latin Alphabet some extra Latin letters, the Arabic Numerals
and a small set of punctuation and procedural signals as standardized
sequences of short and long signals called “dots” and “dashes”, or “dits”
and “dahs”, as in amateur radio practice because many non-English
natural languages use more than the 26 Roman letters, extensions to the
Morse alphabet exist for those languages.
The 1987 Constitution: Preamble
We, the sovereign Filipino people,
imploring the aid of Almighty God,
in order to build a just and humane
society, and establish a
Government that shall embody our
ideals and aspirations, promote
the common good, conserve and
develop our patrimony, and secure
to ourselves and our posterity,
the blessings of independence and
democracy under the rule of law
and a regime of truth, justice,
freedom, love, equality, and peace,
do ordain and promulgate this
Constitution.
 Lashing
A lashing is an arrangement of rope, wire, or webbing with linking
device used to secure and fasten two or more items together in a
somewhat rigid manner. Lashings are most commonly applied to timber
poles, and are commonly associated with cargo, containerization,
the Scouting movement, and sailors.
This word usage derives from using whipcord to tie things together.
A knowledge of lashing requires an understanding of two terms:
wrapping and frapping. A wrap and frap are two different techniques
used when lashing. To wrap is to wind your binding material, usually
rope, around your poles. To frap is to wind your binding material
around itself, usually in-between your poles. Wrapping brings the poles
together, while frapping generally tightens the lashing and helps
prevent the poles from rotating in place.

The three most useful lashings:

A square lashing is used to bind two things (often logs/poles)

together at a right angle. It is important to note that it is used for
items that will be used at a right angle to the ground as well.
A diagonal lashing is used to bind two poles together diagonally
and prevent racking, which is the term given when poles twist
or rotate within their lashing. Like a square lashing, the poles do
come together at right angles, but in a diagonal lashing the poles
themselves are diagonal to the ground or the load which they
are supporting, like the legs of a picnic table.

A shear lashing is used when you need to bind two poles at their
tops so that they can ultimately support weight, like the legs of a
sawhorse or the basic supports of an A-frame structure. When
starting a shear lashing, begin with your poles parallel and
adjacent to each other. After the lashing is completed, you can
separate the legs to create the basic A-frame shape.
 Pioneering
Pioneering is the art of using ropes and wooden spars joined
by lashings and knots to create a structure. Pioneering can be used for
constructing small items such as camp gadgets up to larger structures
such as bridges and towers. These may be recreational, decorative, or
functional.
Pioneering is used to teach practical skills, teamwork and problem
solving. It is widely used in Scouting and Girl Guiding. Many Scout and
Guide groups train their members in pioneering skills and construct
projects, both small and large. In camp, they may construct functional
items like tables, camp dressers and gadgets, as well as decorative
camp gateways. Pioneering is a common merit badge in many
countries, and was required for the Eagle Scout rank in the 1920s and
1930s.
The name comes from the 18th and 19th century military engineers
who went ahead of an army to "pioneer" a route, which could involve
building bridges and towers with rope and timber.

Basic Structures
All pioneering structure are created using a number of basic forms -
the A frame, the A frame with double bar, the sheer legs, the square
trestle and the rectangular trestle. All of these basic structures are
stable if constructed properly and will not move out of shape. Once
the basic shapes are constructed on the ground, they are combined
perhaps with a number of linking spars to provide a tower, bridge or
similar structure. As a general rule it is better to build a big structure
from a number of smaller and reasonably light frames rather than try
to lift heavy frames or poles.
Pioneering Projects

Bridges are the mainstay

of fundamental Scout
Pioneering. They truly
embody what pioneering
is all about. To open up
the frontier, pioneers-
built bridges. To this day, the most familiar and most functional
of all “larger” pioneering projects are bridges. The single lock
bridge detailed on this site is a well-established and basic
design.

Building rafts stands out as one

of the most fun-filled Scout
Pioneering activities. It
incorporates all the planning,
preparation, and Scout
engineering that contribute to
the richness of the pioneering experience, but when the
structure can actually float and carry the participants, the
pronounced element of happy success inherent in the process is
undeniable.
A simple project though some
precision will be required when
positioning the plank at the right
height so that riders don’t
experience too much tilt. Like with
any seesaw, care must be taken
not to misuse the structure, but
overall, this camp seesaw is a
tempting attraction and gets a lot
of long-time play and attention.
When built with care and guyed down securely, it can
withstand the frequent use it undoubtedly will get, even from
heavier riders.
 Boy Scouts of the Philippines

VISION
Foremost in preparing the youth to become
agents of change in communities, guided
by the Scout Oath and Law.

MISSION
To help the youth develop values and
acquire competencies to become
responsible citizens and capable leaders
anchored on the Scout Oath and Law.