 Scouts using the three-finger salute as the Scout Sign. The three-finger salute is used by members of Scout and Guide organizations around the world when greeting other Scouts and in respect of a national flag at ceremonies. In most situations, the salute is made with the palm face out, the thumb holding down the little finger, and with the fingertips on the brow of the head. There are some variations of the salute between national Scouting organisations and also within some programme sections. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3495x2367, 419 KB) Beschreibung Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Scouting ...
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Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, so that they may play constructive roles in society. ...
A "half-salute", known as the Scout Sign, is also used in certain situations. The hand is still held palm facing out, and the thumb holding the little finger, but the hand is held at the shoulder instead.
All WAGGGS members share the three fingered sign, with the palm facing out held at shoulder height, elbow by the side and the thumb holding the little finger. This is used in numerous situations of respect including when making or reciting the Promise, receiving awards, honouring a flag, honouring the dead and meeting other Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. In the latter case, it may be used in conjunction with the left handshake. The standard of WAGGGS The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only scouting organizations in 144 countries. ...
// Since the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout (or Guide) promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. ...
Meaning of the three fingers In his book, Scouting for Boys, Robert Baden-Powell chose the three-finger salute for Scouts to represent the three aspects of the Scout Promise: For the musician, see Baden Powell de Aquino. ...
// Since the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout (or Guide) promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. ...
- 1. Honour God and the King
- 2. Help Others
- 3. Obey the Scout Law[1]
Since the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout Promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. ...
Cub Scouts' two-finger salute Cub Scoutsections can use a two-finger salute, depending on the national Scouting organisation they belong to. This is done to represent the two rules of the orginal Cub Scout / Wolf Cub law. Cub Scouts in uniform from Hong Kong A Cub Scout is a member of the section of the worldwide Scouting movement for young persons normally aged 8–10. ...
Two-fingers salute in Poland. ...
Salute or sign? Originally, Baden-Powell intended for Scouts to salute each other in greeting when they first saw each other for the first time using the "secret sign", or half-salute. This was regardless of whether the Scouts knew each other or not. Officers, such as Patrol Leaders, Scoutmasters, or members of the armed forces, were to be saluted with a full-salute.
Full-salutes were also required at the hoisting of the Union Jack, the playing of the national anthem, or at funerals.[1] Flag Ratio: 1:2 Union Jack is the commonly used name for the Union Flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. ...
Canada In Scouts Canada the Salute is rendered vertically, palm out similar to British Army/Commonwealth salutes, except if the member is in a Sea Scout unit where it is palm in/angled down. (Traditionally, to hide your 'dirty hands' from the ship's captain). Scouts Canada is a Scout association and member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, in affiliation with the French-language Association des Scouts du Canada. ...
United Kingdom The three-fingered salute is used by all sections, including Cub Scouts. The half-salute is used when reciting the Scout Promise when joining the meeting. // Since the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout (or Guide) promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. ...
United States of America
Boy Scouts of America In the Boy Scouts of America, the salute is a modification of the salute used by the United States armed forces (i.e., the palm is held flat and not face out), but with the hand held in the position of the Scout Sign, i.e. with the middle three fingers extended and the tips of the little finger and thumb joined. For the Boy Scouting program within the BSA, see Boy Scouting (Boy Scouts of America). ...
The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ...
In the USA, when in uniform, a Boy Scout salutes with the index (pointer) finger touching the forehead or hat brim. When not in uniform a Boy Scout simply places his hand over his heart.
Girl Scouts of the USA As a member of WAGGGS, the Girl Scouts of the USA use the three-fingered sign at shoulder height. The three fingers represent the person's own spiritual beliefs, other people and the Girl Scout Law. This differs very slightly from the 1913 version where the first finger represented God and Country.[2] The Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. ...
See also Image File history File links Scout_logo2. ...
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