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INDEX 1910 World Crest Ring, 24 awards Able rank, 54 guidelines, 96–97 activity pins, Varsity , 43 how to wear, 9, 11, 47, 55–57, 59–62, 63 Ad Altare Dei, 80 other associations, 9 Ad te Domine, 78 see also individual awards, pocket adult (non-Scouter) insignia, 17, 29, 30 adult recognition, 92–97; see also Universal badges of office and nonunit insignia; religious emblems area, 50, 73 adult universal hat pin, 65 Boy Scout, 38–39 advancement council, 74–75 and awards, , 54 , 22–23 Boy Scout, 29–30, 31, 45 district, 74–75 Cub Scout, 17 national, 49, 72–73 see also badges of rank , 39, 40, 42, 58 adventure loops, 18–20 professional Scouter, 76 see also Cub Scout adventure loops regional, 49, 72 adventure pins, 9, 17, 18, 20–21 Rules and Regulations, 8 see also Arrow of Light adventure pins; Scouter, 22, 42, 72–75 Webelos adventure pins African Methodist Sea Scout, 53, 75 Episcopal Church, 77 Varsity Scout, 42, 75 African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 77 , 48–50, 74, 75 Aleph, 83 Webelos Scout, 22–23 Allaho Akber, 82 badges of other organizations, 9 Alpha Omega, 81 badges of rank Alumni Award, 61 Boy Scout, 29, 49 Ancient One, The, 83 Cub Scout, 17 Anglican Catholic Church, 78 Sea Scout, 52–53, 54 Anglican Church in North America, 78 Venturer, 29, 45 Apprentice rank, 54 Bahá’í, 79 Ararat, 78 Baptist, 79 Armenian Apostolic Church of America Bear badge, 17 (Western Prelacy), 78 Bear and slide, 12 Armenian Church of America belts, 14, 31 (Eastern Diocese), 78 Bishop Thaddeus F. Zielinski, 84 Arrow of Light rank Bismillah, 82 adventure pins, 21 Boardsailing BSA, 68 allowed for Venturers, 47 Bobcat badge, 17 Boy Scout, 29 Bodhi, 79 Scouter, 11, 61 bolo tie, 16, 26 Webelos Scout, 17 Boy Scout Arrow of Light metal miniature pin, 17 advancement, 29–30, 31 Arrowhead Honor Award, 55 advancement in Venturing, 45, 47 Asian American Spirit of Scouting Service badges of office, 38–39, 72 Award, 61 badges of rank, 29, 45 attendance pin, 63 insignia, 25–40

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merit badge sash and pin, 31, 33 shoulder emblem, 10, 15, 25, 45, 65 merit badges, optional, 33–37 shoulder loops, 65 merit badges, required, 31–32 council high adventure emblem, 70 neckerchief and slide, 12, 13, 26 crew leader, 53 participation and achievement, 40, 55 Cross and Flame, 86 pocket insignia arrangements, 28 Cub Scout program identification, 25–26 adventure loops and pins, 18–21 religious emblems, 77–87 advancement, 17 shoulder loops, 14 badges of office, 22–23 sleeve insignia arrangement, 25 insignia, 15–24 troop badges of office, 38–40 neckerchief and slide, 12, 13 uniform, 5, 7–8, 26, 31 participation and achievement, 23–24 Boy Scout/Girl Scout advancement allowed pocket insignia arrangements, 16 for Venturers, 47 program identification, 15–16 flag, 89, 90 religious emblems, 77–87 Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award, shoulder loops, 14, 65 William D., 62 sleeve insignia arrangement, 15 Brotherhood sash, 57 uniform, 5, 7–8, 9, 12–14, 16 BSA Aquatics Instructor, 68 Cub Scout Den Leader Award, 61 BSA emblem, 26 Cub Scouting Outdoor Activity Award, 24 BSA Lifeguard, 68 Cub Scouting Outdoor Ethics Awareness Buddhist, 79 Award, 24 caps, see headgear den chief Catholic, Eastern, 79 Service Award, 66 Catholic, Roman, 80 shoulder cord, 39, 66 Celtic Cross, 85 den Chi Rho, 81 emblem, 16 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 80 flag, 90, 91 Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 80 number, 16 Church of Christ, Scientist Denali Award, 41 (Christian Scientist), 80 Dharma, 82 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Dharma Bhakta, 82 (LDS), 81 Dharma Saathi, 82 Churches of Christ, 81 Disciples of Christ, 80 Commissioner Award of Excellence in Distinguished Commissioner Service Award, 61 Unit Service, 61 Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, 59, 94–95 Community Churches, 85 Distinguished Youth Service, 87 Community of Christ, 81 district Community Organization Award, 61 awards and recognition guidelines, 92–99 Compassionate Father, 83 badges of office, 74–76 Conservation Good Turn Award, 67 flag, 10, 89, 90 council insignia, 10 awards and recognition guidelines, 92–99 Journey to Excellence District Award, 73 badges of office, 74–76 shoulder loops, 65 camp flag, 89, 91 District Award of Merit, 61, 92–93

Index | 101 Doctorate of Commissioner Science Award, 61 Girl Scout Gold Award in Venturing, 9, 47 drum and bugle corps flag, 89 Giving Servant, 81 drum and bugle corps uniforms, 10, 39 God and Church, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 God and Country, 80, 84 Eagle Dad pin, 30 God and Family, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 Eagle Mentor pin, 30 God and Life, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 Eagle Mom pin, 30 God and Me, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 Eagle Palm, 30 God and Service, 77, 80, 84, 85, 86 Eagle Scout God in Me, 87 neckerchief, 12 Good Life, 87 rank, 29 Good Servant, 81 Eagle Scout Award Good Shepherd, 79 Boy Scout, 30 guidelines Scouter, 11, 30, 62 adult recognition and awards, 92–96 Venturer, 30 awards, 96–97 worn by adults, 11, 29, 30, 62 district and council awards Eagle Scout NESA Life Membership Award, 62 and recognition, 92–99 Eastern Orthodox, 81 Journey to Excellence awards, 92 Emergency Preparedness Award, 66 religious emblems, 99 Episcopal, 82 Torch of Gold Award certificate, 96 equipment decoration Woods Services Award, 96 council high adventure emblem, 70 Gyan Kharg, 86 50-Miler Award, 69 , 69 headgear, 9, 18, 29, 52, 65 Paul Bunyan Woodsman, 68 Heritage Society pin, 64 see also flag decorations high-adventure insignia, 70 Etz Chaim, 83 high-adventure base patches, 11, 70 Exploring Community Together, 81 Hindu, 82 Historic Trails Award, 69 Faith in God certificate, 81 Honor Medal, 60, 62, 96–97 Faithful Servant, 81 Honor Medal With Crossed Palms, 60, 96 50-Miler Award, 69 honors and special recognitions, 57–64 Fillmore Youth, 87 Hornaday Awards, William T., 62, 66, 98–99 Firem’n Chit, 40 badge, 66, 98 First Class rank, 29 bronze and silver medals, 98 flag decorations, 89 gold badge, 98 flags, 10, 89–91 gold certificate, 99 Founder’s Award, 57 gold medal, 99 Founder’s Bar, 15 unit award, 98 Friends, 85 how to wear insignia and awards Friends, Society of, 85 advancement, 11, 17, 28–29, 46–47, 54 fringes, cords, and tassels, 89 badges and indicators of office, 22, 38, 39, 48, 49, 53, 72, 74 General Church of the New Jerusalem Eagle, 29, 30, 58 (The New Church), 82 from other associations, 9 George Meany Award, 60

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general information, 31, 54, 55–56, 59–60, Kodiak Leadership Skills Course, 47 61, 63, 77 , 10, 71 Lamb, 83 merit badges, 10, 31, 33 Latter-day Saints (LDS), Church of neckerchief, 13 Jesus Christ of, 81 Order of the Arrow, 11, 26, 57–58 letter and letter bar, 41, 43 participation and achievement, 23–24, 40, 50 lettering unit flags format, 89 program identification, 15, 16, 25, 26, 41, Life rank, 29 45, 52 lifesaving awards, 96–97 religious emblems, 77 Light Is Life, 79 temporary, 11 Light of Christ, 79, 80 universal and nonunit, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 Light of God, 87 Light of the World, 81 identification, program, see individual Live Help Live, 83 Scouting programs Living Your Religion, 86 identification, universal and nonunit, 65 local council flag, 89, 90 In the Name of God, 82 lodge adviser, 58 insignia lodge pocket flap, 57 jacket, 10, 11, 27 Lone Scout, 12, 15, 25 Rules and Regulations of the Long Cruise badge and arc, 54 Boy Scouts of America, 8 Love for God, 83 International Scouter Award, 62 Love of God, 84 International Youth Service, 81 Loving Servant, 81 Interpreter strip, 68 Lutheran, 83 Islamic, 82 Maccabee, 83 jacket emblem, Varsity Scout, 41 mate or ship committee member, 53 jacket insignia, 10, 11, 26 Meany Award, George, 60 jacket patches, 58 Medal of Merit, 60, 62, 97 jackets and jac-shirts, 10–11, 26 medals and embroidered knots, 61–62, Jain, 83 back cover jamboree insignia, 10, 71 Meher Baba, 83 James E. West Fellowship Award, 62 membership emblem and pin, Order of Jewish, 83 the Arrow, 57 Journey to Excellence memorial gold stars, 89 council award, 73 merit badge sash and pin, 10, 26, 31, 33, 45, 57 district award, 73 merit badges, optional, 33–37 guidelines, 92 merit badges, required, 31–32, 33 unit awards, 66 meritorious action awards, 97 Joyful Servant, 81 Messengers of Peace, 24 Metta, 79 Karma, 82 Mile Swim BSA, 68 Kayaking BSA, 68 Moravian, 84 Khalsa, 86 knots, 29, 30, 46, 47, 54, 55, 59, 60, 61–62, 66, 77, back cover

Index | 103 nameplate, 65 Lodge pocket flap, 57 National Advanced Youth Leadership membership emblem and pin, 57 Experience, 40 sashes, 57 National School emblems, 11, 56 troop insignia, 39 National Certificate of Merit, 97 Vigil Honor pin, 57 National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Ordinary rank, 54 emblems, 58 Outdoor Activity Award, 24 pin, 58 Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award, 24 National Honor Patrol Award, 25, 66 National Medal for Outdoor Achievement, 69 pack flag, 90, 91 National Outdoor Awards, 69 Parvuli Dei, 79, 80 National Summertime Pack Award, 24 patch trading, 9 National Training Conference, 56 Path of the Disciple, 81 national Venturing president, 49 patrol emblems, 27 National Youth Leadership Training, 40 Paul Bunyan Woodsman, 68 National Youth Leadership Training flag, 89, 91 , 10–11, 70 Nazarene, 84 emblems, 10–11, 40, neckerchief and slides, 12–13, 26, 56 56, 62 Ner Tamid, 83 Philmont Training Center Masters Track New Church, The, 82 Award, 62 Nirbhau, 86 pins, general Nirvair, 86 attendance, 63 nonuniform wear Heritage Society pin, 64 awards, 57, 58, 59, 60, 64, 66 organizer, 64 Boy Scout insignia, 29, 30 thanks, 64 Cub Scout insignia, 17 pins, metal miniature Sea Scout insignia, 52, 54 Arrow of Light, 17 universal lapel pin, 64 Bobcat, 17 veteran recognition, 64 Boy Scout, 29 nonregistered Scouting supporters, 59 Bear, 17 nonunit insignia, 65–76 Eagle Scout, 30 North Star Award, 59 First Class, 29 Life, 29 official policy, uniforms, 5, 7–8 Sea Scout, 52 On My Honor, 81 Second Class, 29 Open Word Award, 82 Star, 29 Ordeal sash, 57 Tenderfoot, 29 Order of David Zeisberger, 84 Tiger, 17 Order of St. Michael, 78 Wolf, 17 Order of the Arrow Webelos, 17 badges and insignia of office, 58 pocket insignia arrangements Boy Scout identification, 26 Boy Scout, 28 Distinguished Service Award, 62 Cub Scout, 16 Founder’s Award, 57 Order of the Arrow, 26 how to wear, 11, 26, 57–58 religious emblems, 77 jacket patch, 58 Scouter, 12

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Sea Scout, 51 Award, 47 temporary insignia, 11 ranger bar, 47 universal and nonunit insignia, 65 recognition for adult volunteers, guidelines, 92–97 Varsity Scout, see Boy Scout recognition medal, 40 Venturing, 46 recruiter strip, 66 Webelos Scout, 16 regional badges of office, 49, 72 Polish National Catholic Church, 84 regional flag, 89, 90 Pope Pius XII, 79, 80 regulations, special, 9–14 Powder Horn, 56 Religion and Family, 86 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 85 Religion and Me, 86 Presbyterian Church in America, 84 religious emblems, 77–87 Professional Training Award, 62 square knot, 62 program identification coordinator, 99 Boy Scout, 25–26 guidelines, 99 Cub Scout, 15–16 how to wear, 77 Sea Scout, 52 other organizations, 9 Varsity Scout, 41 Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), 85 Venturing, 45–46 ribbon and pendant awards, 59 program manager, 42 Rules and Regulations of the prohibitions Boy Scouts of America, 5, 7–8 Cub Scout participation and achievement, 23 drum and bugle corps uniforms, 10, 38 Saint George (Eastern Orthodox), 81 Emergency Preparedness Award, 66 Saint George (Episcopal), 82 excess insignia, 10 Saint George Catholic, 79 jamboree insignia, 10 Saint George Roman Catholic, 80 medals, 16, 28, 61 Saint Gregory, 78 merit badge sash, 26, 31 Saint Mesrob, 78 Order of the Arrow, 26, 54 salutes to flag, 89 patch trading, 9 Salvation Army, The, 85 Scouter, 11 Sangha, 79 shoulder loops, 14, 65 sashes, 10, 26, 31, 33, 45, 57 uniforms, 7–8, 11 Scouter Prophet Elias, 81 awards, 54, 55–56, 59, 61–62 Protestant/United Church of Christ/Community awards from other associations, 9 Churches, 85 badges of office, 22, 42, 72–74 BSA emblem, 26 Quakers, 85 dress uniforms, 12 qualified seaman bar, 54 insignia, 9, 11 Quartermaster, 39 program identification, 15, 25–26 Award, 11, 54, 62 uniforms, 12, 14, 16, 26 rank, 54 Scouter’s Award, 85 square knot, 54, 62 Scouter’s Key, 55, 62 Quest Award, 47 Scouter’s Training Award, 55, 62 Scouting honors and special recognitions, 57–64 Scouting identification, 11

Index | 105 ¡Scouting … Vale la Pena! Service Venturing, 45 Award, 62, 95–96 Webelos Scout, 15 Scuba BSA, 68 small-boat handler, 54 Sea Scout Snorkeling BSA, 68 advancement and awards, 54 special flag decorations, 89 badges of office, 53, 75 special flags, 89–90 badges of rank, 54 special recognitions, 57–64 buttons, 52 special regulations, 9–14 collar insignia (bug), 52 Spirit of the Eagle Award, 97 insignia, 51-54 Spirit of Truth, 85 leader hat pin, 52 St. George Cross, 78 leader metal insignia, 53 Star rank, 29 Long Cruise arc and badge, 54 Stand Up Paddleboarding BSA, 69 pocket insignia arrangements, 51 program identification, 52 temporary insignia, 10, 11, 23, 24, 40, 67 ship flag, 90, 91 Ten Commandments Award, 82 sleeve insignia arrangement, 51 Tenderfoot rank, 29 uniform, 54 That of God, 85 Sea Scouts, BSA, 52 Torch, 86 pin, 52 Totin’ Chip, 40 Seabadge Underway, 52 trading patches, 9 SEAL double-dolphin pin, 54 Trained Leader, 55 Second Class rank, 29 training awards, 55–56 Servant of Youth, 83 troop badges of office, Boy Scout, 38–40 Service Chalice, 86 troop flag, Boy Scout, 90, 91 service stars, 63 TRUST Award, 47 Service to Humanity, 79 two badges, one meaning, 11 Servus Dei, 78 Sewadar, 86 U.S. flag emblem, 15, 25, 45, 65 Shofar, 83 uniforms shoulder cords and tabs, 23, 39, 49 adult, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 26, 41, 51, 52, 53 shoulder loops, 14, 41, 65 belts and belt loops, 14, 18, 31 Sikh, 86 bolo tie, 16, 26 , 59, 62, 94 headgear, 9, 29, 52, 65 , 59, 62, 93–94 jackets and jac-shirts, 10–11, 26 , 59, 62, 94 neckerchief and slides, 12–13, 26, 56 Silver Crest, 85 official policy, 5, 7–8 skills awards, universal, 68–69 Rules and Regulations of the Skipper, 53 Boy Scouts of America, 7–8 Skipper’s Key, 52 salutes while in, 89 sleeve insignia arrangement sash, 10, 26, 31, 33, 45, 57 Boy Scout, 25 shoulder loops, 14, 41, 65 Cub Scout, 15 special regulations, 9–14 merit badges, 31, 33 see also individual Scouting programs, Sea Scout, 51 and pocket, sleeve universal and nonunit insignia, 65 unit flags, 89

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Unit Leader Award of Merit, 59, 62, 95 Webelos colors, 17 unit number, 15, 16, 25, 45 Webelos den chief shoulder cord, 39 Unitarian Universalist, 86 Webelos den flag, 90, 91 United Church of Christ, 86 Webelos Scout United Methodist, 86 adventure pins, 9, 20–21 United Pentecostal Church International, 87 advancement, 17 Unity Churches, 87 awards, 23 Unity of Mankind, 79 badges of office, 22–23 universal and nonunit insignia, 65–76 badge of rank, 17 universal lapel pin, 64 insignia, 15–24 neckerchief slide, 12 Varsity Scout pocket insignia arrangements, 16 activity pins, 43 program identification, 15 badges of office, 42, 75 religious emblems, 77–87 Denali Award, 41 sleeve insignia arrangement, 15 insignia, 41–43 uniform, 14 letter and letter bar, 41 West Fellowship Award, James E., 62 program identification, 41 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, 62 religious emblems, 77–87 Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award, 60 shoulder loops, 14, 41, 65 Whittling Chip, 24 strip, 41 William D. Boyce New-Unit team flag, 90, 91 Organizer Award, 62 uniform, 41 William T. Hornaday Awards, 62, 66, 98–99; Venturing see also Hornaday Awards, William T. awards, 11, 30, 46–47, 55, 95 Wolf badge, 17 badges and indicators of office, 39, 48–50 Wolf Cub Scout neckerchief slide, 12 badges of rank, 29, 45 Wolf track pin, 24 council and district badges of office, 74, 75, 76 crew flag, 90, 91 beads, 56 merit badge sash and pin, 31 course flags, 90, 91 participation and achievement, 49 neckerchiefs and slides, 56 pocket insignia arrangements, 46 regalia, 54 program identification, 45–46 , 67 religious emblems, 77–87 World Crest, 16, 66 shoulder loops, 14, 45, 65 sleeve insignia arrangement, 45 Young Jr. Award, Whitney M., 62 uniform, 45 Young Jr. Service Award, Whitney M., 60 Venturing Leadership Award, 47, 62 veteran insignia flag decoration, 89 Zielinski, Bishop Thaddeus F., 84 veteran recognitions, 64 Zoroastrian, 87 veteran unit bars, 15, 25 Vigil Honor pin, 57 Vigil Honor sash, 57

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