PRAVESH

Scout Troop :-

Every Scout Troop shall have a name. Where a Scout Troop is a unit of a Group it shall take the name of the Group. A Group may be named after the locality, the institution or any great Personalities (Male) of India. Every Group shall also have a serial number assigned by the Local or District Association, as the case may be.

The Patrol System :-

Each Patrol shall bear the name of an animal/bird chosen from Scouting for Boys in consultation with the Patrol-in-Council and every member of the Patrol shall wear the Shoulder Stripe of the Patrol on the uniform.

Scout :-

A boy who is a citizen of India and who has completed ten years but not seventeen years of age is eligible to become a Scout Aspirant. A Scout Aspirant shall complete Pravesh requirement and will work for three months to the satisfaction of the Scout Master before being invested as a Scout.

 PRAVESH Requirements :

1.           Have brief information of the origin of scouting along with definition, purpose and principle of the Bharat Scouts and Guides.

2.           A Scout Aspirant must have holistic knowledge of the movement.

3.           Sing correctly National Anthem, Bharat Scouts & Guides Prayer and Flag Song. Know about the composer, duration and meaning of the song.

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 centre of the right eyebrow 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 bend 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.

Scheme for Advancement :-

1.          Having worked for at least three months and attended four Troop Meetings a Scout Aspirant can be invested as a Scout on completion of Pravesh Test.

2.           A Pravesh Scout will work for at least six months to least for six months to qualify for qualify for Pratham Sopan.

3.           A Pratham Sopan Scout will work for at least Six months to qualify for Dwitiya Sopan.

4.           A Dwitiya Sopan Scout will work for at least Six months to qualify for Tritiya Sopan.

5.           Tritiya Sopan Scout will work for at least nine months to qualify for Rajya Puraskar Badge.

6.           Efficiency Cords:

Scout Efficiency Cords are made of chiffon Threads specially designed, supplied by N.H.Q. It will be worn under the right shoulder strap extending the cord to the right pocket. After Dwitiya Sopan Badge, a Scout may earn more proficiency badges. If a Dwitiya Sopan  Scout earns six proficiency badges in all shall be awarded Blue Cord by the Asst. Dist. Commissioner. If a Tritiya Sopan Scout earns twelve proficiency badges in all shall be awarded Green Cord by the Dist. Commissioner(S). If a Rajya Puraskar Scout earns  eighteen proficiency badges in all shall be awarded Golden Cord by the Dist. Chief  Commissioner.

JUNGLE GOPH :

After the Rashtrapati Award, a Scout is eligible to earn Jungle Goph Cord which will be presented by the Dist. Chief Commissioner. Among the below mentioned Proficiency  Badges, he has to qualify five Proficiency Badges not earned earlier: Back woodsman, Civil Defence, Map Maker, Archer, Meteorologist, Camper, Climber, Pioneer, Rescuer, Signaller, Explorer, Herbalist, Hiker, Naturalist, Stalker, Tracker, Fireman, and Swimmer. A Jungle Goph Cord is of Olive Green colour and will be worn in place of Golden Cord.