The Scout SignHow executed. The Scout Sign is made with the right hand palm forward with forefinger, middle and ring finger pointed upward, the thumb folded over the little finger. The forearm forms a right angle with the upper arm which is horizontally in line with the shoulder.
Its meaning. The three fingers pointing upward indicate th three parts of the Scout Oath, the same meaning as the three components of the Scout trefoil. They also signify that a Scout reaches upward to bigger and nobler ideals. The joined thumb and little fingers joined together represent the unity of the Scouting movement and symbolize the bond of brotherhood that binds all Scouts of the world together. Its uses. The Scout sign is used by Scouts when he makes a solemn pledge, while reciting the Scout Oath and Law, as well as the Panunumpa sa Watawat. It is also used as a greeting of recognition sign among Scouts and Scouters all over the world. |
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2012. Scouting Resources. Feel free to download, and browse the site.
Mabuhay ang Scouting! Support the Scouting!
BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES