The document provides information about Scouting uniforms, formations, signals, and leadership. It discusses what the Scout uniform represents, when it should and should not be worn, and parts of the uniform like the neckerchief and carabao slide. It also outlines various group formations, silent signals, whistle calls, and the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Leadership is discussed as ensuring orders are understood to gain intelligent obedience.

1. SMARTNESS & GOOD
ORDER
Scouting Unit Orientation
Garfield R. Perez, WBH

2. The SCOUT Uniform
The Group Formation
The MANUAL OF THE STAFF
SILENT SIGNALS
WHISTLE CALLS
SCOUT SIGN
SALUTE

3. What our Scout Uniform Means
1. Signifies your membership to the world brotherhood of the
Scouting Movement – The Boy Scouts of the Philippines, and
WOSM.
2. It proclaims you as a person of character with high and noble
Scouting Ideals which reflect our Scout Oath, our Scout Law
and the Senior Scout “Slogan” – Once a Scout, Always a Scout.
3. It stands for Preparedness for Service to others, which
exemplifies our “Motto” – Laging Handa.
4. Symbolizes democracy – breaking the barriers of poverty and
social standing
5. Reflects the meaning of the great Outdoor Life.

4. WHEN TO WEAR THE UNIFORM
The Scout uniform must be worn with pride, honor, respect, and distinction. The
following must be observed by all:
The Senior SCOUTS:
1. In all Scouting activities such as Crew and Outfit meetings,
hiking, camping,
2. Community involvement projects, jamborees, parades,
ceremonies, etc.
3. At special religious service for Scouts.
4. During Scouting month
5. When prescribed for special Scouting service.
6. On such occasions as may be prescribed by the Local Council,
Region or the National Office of the BSP.

5. The OUTFIT ADVISOR:
1. In all Scouting activities of the Outfit
2. In formal Council, Regional, or National Scouting affairs
3. In special church service for Scouting
4. In training courses, conferences, seminars, workshops, and
other gatherings Sponsored by the Scouting movement.
5. Whenever appearing before the public with uniformed Boy
Scouts.
The Type A uniform must be worn during formal Scouting activities
and other specified Scouting activities. The Type B uniform should
be worn during informal Scouting activities.
WHEN TO WEAR THE UNIFORM
The Scout uniform must be worn with pride, honor, respect, and distinction.
The following must be observed by all:

6. 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 NEB of the BSP.
4. When taking parts in parades, except for the purpose of rendering
service as a Scout/er or when representing officially the BSP, and;
5. When one ceases to be a Scout/er through failure to register or
leaves the Scout Movement for any other reasons.
WHEN NOT TO WEAR THE UNIFORM

7. The Neckerchief and the Carabao Slide
Our Neckerchief…The Universality of the Scout
Movement
Serves as many practical purposes
• Bandage and tourniquet
• Signal Flags during emergencies
• In absence of ropes, may also be joined
together to be used as one.
• Protects the head from the heat of the sun.
The Wooden Carabao Head as Slide… The symbol of hard work,
humility, perseverance and strength…
• An animal of burden which is so valuable, an asset to the
Filipino farmer
• Exemplifies kindness, friendliness, hospitality, patience and
persistence which are held highly by every Filipino
• Our national animal – that possesses “good character”, which
also render selfless service to all

8. KID SCOUT
KAB SCOUT
BOY SCOUT
SENIOR SCOUT
ROVER SCOUT

9. MANUAL OF THE STAFF

10. CLOSED SINGLE RANK
FORMATION
OUTFIT FORMATION

11. OPEN COLUMN OF CREWS

12. CLOSED COLUMN OF CREWS

13. PARALLEL FILES

14. “U” FORMATION

15. COUNCIL FORMATION

16. CIRCLE FORMATION

17. DISMISSAL
GESTURE FIELD SIGNALS

18. Scout Sign Scout Salute The Left Handshake

19. REMINDER - Whistle Calls:
Alert / Attention
Assemble
Crew Leader
Service Crew
Program Crew
Double Time

20. LEADERSHIP & ORDER
“…It is said of Napoleon… the most
autocratic of men, that he never gave an
order without explaining its purpose and
making sure that this purpose was
understood. He knows that blind
obedience could never ensure the
intelligence of any order…”