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Thus, if he is a first-class scout, who has passed in signalling and seamanship, he signs thus: —
Similarly, these signs may be shown after his name in official lists, etc.
THE SCOUT'S OATH
Before he becomes a scout a boy must take the scout's oath, thus : —
- "I give my word of honor that I will do my best
- 1. To do my duty to God and my country.
- 2. To help other people at all times.
- 3. To obey the Scout Law."
(For Scout Law, see p. 32.)
When taking this oath the scout will stand, holding his right hand raised level with his shoulder, palm to the front, thumb resting on the nail of the little finger, and the other three fingers upright, pointing upward:—
This is the scout's salute and secret sign.
When the hand is raised shoulder high it is called "The Half Salute".
When raised to the forehead it is the "Full Salute".
SCOUT'S SALUTE AND SECRET SIGN
The three fingers held up (like the three points of the scout's badge) remind him of his three promises in the scout's oath.
- 1. Honor God and the country.
- 2. Help others.
- 3. Obey the Scout Law.
When a scout meets another for the first time in the day, whether he is a comrade or a stranger, he salutes with the secret sign in the half salute.
