PRAVESH PRAVESH SCOUTING IN INDIA
SCOUTING IN INDIA
Scouting movement started in India right from 1909 but it was limited to English and Anglo-Indian children Scouting movement started in India right from 1909 but it was limited to English and Anglo-Indian children only. Some Indians and English people started
only. Some Indians and English people started the troops for Indian Boys ithe troops for Indian Boys in 1913. But it n 1913. But it was officially startedwas officially started by Dr.Annie Besant assisted by Dr.G.S.Arundale in 1916 t
by Dr.Annie Besant assisted by Dr.G.S.Arundale in 1916 through Boy Scouts association in Madras. Pandithrough Boy Scouts association in Madras. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Pandit Hriday Nath Kunjaroo and Pandit
Madan Mohan Malaviya, Pandit Hriday Nath Kunjaroo and Pandit Bahpeyi founded the Seva Samithi ScoutBahpeyi founded the Seva Samithi Scout Association Allahabad in 1917.
Association Allahabad in 1917.
In the year 1921 Lord & Lady Baden Powell visited the Indian Scout movement and were satisfied with the In the year 1921 Lord & Lady Baden Powell visited the Indian Scout movement and were satisfied with the activities. However, they tried to bring together the different organizations working for the movement but activities. However, they tried to bring together the different organizations working for the movement but they did not succeed.
they did not succeed.
In 1937 Lord and Lady B.P. again visited India. The National movement for freedom was intense in those In 1937 Lord and Lady B.P. again visited India. The National movement for freedom was intense in those days.B.P. attended the first Indian Jamboree at
days.B.P. attended the first Indian Jamboree at Delhi from February 1-7, 1937. In his Delhi from February 1-7, 1937. In his address B.P. advisedaddress B.P. advised the scouts to do their best to make the country happy and prosperous by their good turns.
the scouts to do their best to make the country happy and prosperous by their good turns.
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Pt. . MaMadadan n MMohohaan n DrDr. . AAnnninie e BBesesaant nt PtPt. . HrHrididay ay NaNath th KuKunjnjararoo oo SShrhree ee RRam am BBajajppeyeyii Malaviya
Malaviya
Scouting is a Movement, not an Organization" said Lord Baden Powell. Scouting is a Movement, not an Organization" said Lord Baden Powell.
Lord Baden Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement has emphasized the fact that Scouting is a Movement, Lord Baden Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement has emphasized the fact that Scouting is a Movement, which moves along with times and progresses and not just an Organization which generally adheres to Scout which moves along with times and progresses and not just an Organization which generally adheres to Scout Craft only. We may generally say that
Craft only. We may generally say that the Scout craft is the Scout craft is sevenfold. It includes :sevenfold. It includes :
(1) Discipline, which teaches through theory as well as practice, self-discipline, obedience to scout law and (1) Discipline, which teaches through theory as well as practice, self-discipline, obedience to scout law and sense of duty.
sense of duty.
(2) Observation of details, tracking and judging distances and heights forms the second rigid rules. The aim (2) Observation of details, tracking and judging distances and heights forms the second rigid rules. The aim of this Movement is to inculcate good citizenship in the future men and women of the nation by means of what of this Movement is to inculcate good citizenship in the future men and women of the nation by means of what is known as Scout Craft aspect of this craft.
is known as Scout Craft aspect of this craft.
(3) Camping cooking resourcefulness, Nature Study, cycling etc. From
(3) Camping cooking resourcefulness, Nature Study, cycling etc. From part of its third part of its third aspect, commonlyaspect, commonly known as woodcraft.
known as woodcraft.
(4) Health and endurance, which i
(4) Health and endurance, which includes physical development, cleanliness, sanitation is another aspect whichncludes physical development, cleanliness, sanitation is another aspect which is indeed very important in life.
is indeed very important in life.
(5) Chivalry including courtesy, charity, th
(5) Chivalry including courtesy, charity, thrift and honour, courage, and cheerfulness.rift and honour, courage, and cheerfulness. (6) Inculcation of patriotism and
(6) Inculcation of patriotism and
(7) Knowledge of life-saving devices is the other two aspect of this scout craft. And all these are taught to (7) Knowledge of life-saving devices is the other two aspect of this scout craft. And all these are taught to our young would-be citizens theoretically and also
our young would-be citizens theoretically and also practically by certain tests devised for thpractically by certain tests devised for the purpose ande purpose and through games.
through games.
The Scout or the Guide is always playing the game. They are always expected to and always do follow the rules The Scout or the Guide is always playing the game. They are always expected to and always do follow the rules of the brotherhood when they are on duty or at their lessons. Young people are uncompromising idealists and of the brotherhood when they are on duty or at their lessons. Young people are uncompromising idealists and they want a game, which they can play all the time and give their whole mind and Scouting provides their they want a game, which they can play all the time and give their whole mind and Scouting provides their complete absorption and it is
Boys and girls appreciate idealism even if they do not always find expression for it. Lord Baden Powell showed Boys and girls appreciate idealism even if they do not always find expression for it. Lord Baden Powell showed how this idealism could be turned into action. He provided practical means for developing those qualities of how this idealism could be turned into action. He provided practical means for developing those qualities of character that the boys admire in their heroes, "men accustomed to live on their own
character that the boys admire in their heroes, "men accustomed to live on their own resources, taking theirresources, taking their lives in their
lives in their hands, brave and loyal to their hands, brave and loyal to their lives employers, chivalrous and helpful to each other, lives employers, chivalrous and helpful to each other, unselfishunselfish and reliable-Men, in fact, of the
and reliable-Men, in fact, of the best type." So he showed the best type." So he showed the boy how they too boy how they too could become self-reliant andcould become self-reliant and how they could, by practice,
how they could, by practice, lean to keep cool-headed and useful in tilean to keep cool-headed and useful in time of sudden emergency. He pointed outme of sudden emergency. He pointed out that this requires training. So first aid, fire-fighting, life saving and other skills must be learnt in order to BE that this requires training. So first aid, fire-fighting, life saving and other skills must be learnt in order to BE PREPARED.
PREPARED.
In 1896 our founder, as Colonel Baden Powell, was in Ashanti in Africa. After the conflict on entering the In 1896 our founder, as Colonel Baden Powell, was in Ashanti in Africa. After the conflict on entering the town was met and greeted by the African Chief. B.P. held out his right hand. The African Chief said, "
town was met and greeted by the African Chief. B.P. held out his right hand. The African Chief said, "No, youNo, you must shake my left hand,
must shake my left hand, because only the Bravest Of The Brave Shake hands because only the Bravest Of The Brave Shake hands With The LeftWith The Left".". And also the left hand is nearer to our heart so it's given as a
And also the left hand is nearer to our heart so it's given as a Hearty Shake HandHearty Shake Hand..
PRATHAM SOPAN
PRATHAM SOPAN
1. Patrol flag1. Patrol flag: patrol flag is the identity of the patrol. Each patrol has the patrol flag and they different: patrol flag is the identity of the patrol. Each patrol has the patrol flag and they different form each other. Scouts flag must be named after their patrol name. And the flag must be in the triangular form each other. Scouts flag must be named after their patrol name. And the flag must be in the triangular shape with the shortest side = 20 and the other two sides are of equal sides=30. And you must have your shape with the shortest side = 20 and the other two sides are of equal sides=30. And you must have your patrol symbol in the middle of the flag as shown in the figure.
patrol symbol in the middle of the flag as shown in the figure. 2. Patrol Yell
2. Patrol Yell: each patrol has a patrol yell. Each time they represent their patrol be their patrol name and: each patrol has a patrol yell. Each time they represent their patrol be their patrol name and the yell.
the yell.
3. Patrol Song
3. Patrol Song: each patrol has its own song. And whenever asked they should sing it.: each patrol has its own song. And whenever asked they should sing it. 4. Patrol Corner
4. Patrol Corner: patrol corner plays an important role. It's a secret place of each of the patrol where the: patrol corner plays an important role. It's a secret place of each of the patrol where the patrol members discuss their activities.
patrol members discuss their activities. 5. Patrol Motto:
5. Patrol Motto: Each patrol has its own motto. Like: "True Till Death", "Work Hard"Each patrol has its own motto. Like: "True Till Death", "Work Hard"
Health is the most important thing in our daily life. With out good health one cannot be perfect and cannot do Health is the most important thing in our daily life. With out good health one cannot be perfect and cannot do any thing. As we all now the proverbs:
any thing. As we all now the proverbs:
"Health is wealth " & " if health is lost then every thing is lost." "Health is wealth " & " if health is lost then every thing is lost."
To keep our health perfect we should take nice food every day and also we should spare time for physical To keep our health perfect we should take nice food every day and also we should spare time for physical exercises. Taking good food is not only enough, but we should also exercise our body.
exercises. Taking good food is not only enough, but we should also exercise our body.
You can do a lot of simple exercise like going for a short walk, bending exercises, stretching exercises and You can do a lot of simple exercise like going for a short walk, bending exercises, stretching exercises and many more. With these simple
many more. With these simple exercises you can keep Yourselves fit and fine.exercises you can keep Yourselves fit and fine. For the Head:
For the Head: Rub the head and face, firmly over Rub the head and face, firmly over several times withseveral times with the palms and fingers of both hands. Thumb the muscles of the neck the palms and fingers of both hands. Thumb the muscles of the neck and throat.
and throat.
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For the Chest:
For the Chest: From upright position bend to the front, armsFrom upright position bend to the front, arms
stretched downwards, with back of the hands together in front of the stretched downwards, with back of the hands together in front of the knees. Breathe out. Raise the h
knees. Breathe out. Raise the hand gradually over the head and leanand gradually over the head and lean back as far as possible, drawing a deep breath through the nose as you back as far as possible, drawing a deep breath through the nose as you do. Lower the arms gradually to the sides, breathing out the word do. Lower the arms gradually to the sides, breathing out the word "Thanks" through the mouth. Lastly, bend forward again, breathing out "Thanks" through the mouth. Lastly, bend forward again, breathing out the last bit of breath in you, and saying the number of times you have the last bit of breath in you, and saying the number of times you have done it in order to keep count.
done it in order to keep count. Repeat this exercise 12 times. Repeat this exercise 12 times.
For the Stomach
For the Stomach: Standing upright, send out both arms, fingers: Standing upright, send out both arms, fingers extended, straight to the front, then slowly swing round to the right extended, straight to the front, then slowly swing round to the right from the hips without moving the feet, and point the right arms as far from the hips without moving the feet, and point the right arms as far round behind you as you can, keeping both arms level with, or a little round behind you as you can, keeping both arms level with, or a little higher than, the shoulders. Then, after a pause, swing slowly round as higher than, the shoulders. Then, after a pause, swing slowly round as far as you can to the left. Breathe in when pointing to the
far as you can to the left. Breathe in when pointing to the left. "Bodyleft. "Body twisting".
twisting".
Breathe out when pointing to the right. Repeat six times, change the Breathe out when pointing to the right. Repeat six times, change the breathing to the other side and repeat six times.
breathing to the other side and repeat six times.
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For the Trunk:
For the Trunk: This is also called the "Cone Exercise". Standing atThis is also called the "Cone Exercise". Standing at "Attention" position, raise both hands, as high as possible over the "Attention" position, raise both hands, as high as possible over the head, and link fingers. Lean backwards, and then sway the arms very head, and link fingers. Lean backwards, and then sway the arms very slowly round in the direction of a cone, so that the
slowly round in the direction of a cone, so that the hands make a widehands make a wide circle above and around the body, the body turning from the hips, and circle above and around the body, the body turning from the hips, and leaning over one side. Then to the front, then to the other side, and leaning over one side. Then to the front, then to the other side, and then back.
then back.
After completing the circle, start in the opposite direction.
After completing the circle, start in the opposite direction. Repeat sixRepeat six times both ways. Breathe in when leaning backward and breathe out times both ways. Breathe in when leaning backward and breathe out when leaning forward.
when leaning forward.
For Lower Body and Back of Legs:
For Lower Body and Back of Legs: Stand with feet slightly apart,Stand with feet slightly apart,
touch your head with both hands and look up into the sky, leaning back as touch your head with both hands and look up into the sky, leaning back as far as you can, and then bend forward and downward till your fingers far as you can, and then bend forward and downward till your fingers touch your toes, without
touch your toes, without bending your knees.bending your knees. Repeat 12 times.
Repeat 12 times.
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For Legs, Feet and Toes:
For Legs, Feet and Toes: Stand in 'Attention' position, put the handsStand in 'Attention' position, put the hands on the hips, stand on tip-toe, turn the knees outwards, and bend them on the hips, stand on tip-toe, turn the knees outwards, and bend them slowly down to a squatting position, keeping the heels off the ground the slowly down to a squatting position, keeping the heels off the ground the whole time. Then gradually raise the body and come to the first position whole time. Then gradually raise the body and come to the first position again.
again.
Repeat this 12 times. Breathe in as body rises and breathe out as the Repeat this 12 times. Breathe in as body rises and breathe out as the body sinks.
body sinks.
You Need :
You Need : A piece of rope and a piece of string or chord 12 inches long. UseA piece of rope and a piece of string or chord 12 inches long. Use brightly colored string to decorate your jump rope or on a drawstring bag. brightly colored string to decorate your jump rope or on a drawstring bag.
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1. MaMake ke a la loooop wp witith oh one ne enend od of tf the he ststriring ng aand nd lalay ty the he loloop op alalonongg the rope with the ends of the string hanging off the end of the rope. the rope with the ends of the string hanging off the end of the rope. 2.
2. HoHold ld ststriring ng in in plplacace we witith yh youour lr lefeft tt thuhumbmb. W. Witith yh youour rr rigightht hand, wind the long end of the string tightly over the loop and around hand, wind the long end of the string tightly over the loop and around the rope. The short end will be left hanging.
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3. WiWind nd ththe se strtrining ag arorounund td the he rorope pe fofor ar at lt leaeast st an an ininchch.. 4.
4. WiWind nd fifirmrmly ly anand cd clolosesely ly bubut do nt do not ot ovovererlalap. p. WhWhen en yoyou hu havavee wound far enough, tuck the end you have been winding through the wound far enough, tuck the end you have been winding through the loop. Hold it with your left hand thumb so it does not
loop. Hold it with your left hand thumb so it does not loosen.loosen.
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5. Take the other end Take the other end and pull slowly. The loop will and pull slowly. The loop will disappeardisappear
under the winding. Pull until the loop is halfway under the winding. under the winding. Pull until the loop is halfway under the winding. Trim the ends to make a neat finish. I
Trim the ends to make a neat finish. I
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6. If you whipping slips off the rope, you did not make it tightIf you whipping slips off the rope, you did not make it tight
enough. Practice until it holds when you try to push it off. enough. Practice until it holds when you try to push it off. AMERICAN WHIPPING
AMERICAN WHIPPING
Make a loop in a 3-foot length of twine and place it at
Make a loop in a 3-foot length of twine and place it at the end of the rope with onethe end of the rope with one end of the twine pointing in the same directions as the rope end, the other pointing end of the twine pointing in the same directions as the rope end, the other pointing the opposite way. Wrap twine tightly around rope stating about ½ Inch from the the opposite way. Wrap twine tightly around rope stating about ½ Inch from the rope end. Continue until a whipping is as wide as rope is thick. Pull the two ends out rope end. Continue until a whipping is as wide as rope is thick. Pull the two ends out to either side, Cut off ends of twine near whipping.
to either side, Cut off ends of twine near whipping.
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1. TaTake ke a ra ropope ee end nd in in eaeach ch hahandnd.. 2.
2. Cross the rCross the right hand enight hand end over the lefd over the left hand ropet hand rope. Bend it ba. Bend it back underck under, then forw, then forward and upard and up. The ends wi. The ends willll change hands.
change hands. 3.
3. Cross the eCross the end now in yound now in your left hanr left hand over, bacd over, back, undek, under and forwar and forward of the end nord of the end now in your righw in your right hand. Thet hand. The short ends should lie flat beside the long pieces of rope.
short ends should lie flat beside the long pieces of rope. 4
4.. PPuulll tl tigightht..
Unique a square knot by holding the ropes on both sides of the knot and pushing them toward the center. Or Unique a square knot by holding the ropes on both sides of the knot and pushing them toward the center. Or take one end and yank it hard toward the center of the knot. Then you can slip the rope ends apart.
take one end and yank it hard toward the center of the knot. Then you can slip the rope ends apart. Many Girls Scouts say this as they tie this knot:
Many Girls Scouts say this as they tie this knot:
Right over left and left over right Makes the knot neat and tidy and tight! Right over left and left over right Makes the knot neat and tidy and tight! Uses
Uses
This is used for tying together two ends of a rope. It is also the knot, which should be used for tying This is used for tying together two ends of a rope. It is also the knot, which should be used for tying
triangular bandages. It is a good knot for fastening parcels or the ropes round the rolls of bedding. Dhobis triangular bandages. It is a good knot for fastening parcels or the ropes round the rolls of bedding. Dhobis use it for typing up the ends of the their bundles. It is a flat knot, does not slip and is easily untied.
use it for typing up the ends of the their bundles. It is a flat knot, does not slip and is easily untied.
SHEET BEND SHEET BEND
Sailors call some of the ropes used on sails, "sheets". A "bend" is a way of making a loop. Sailors call some of the ropes used on sails, "sheets". A "bend" is a way of making a loop. 1.
1. Take the Take the little rolittle rope or cope or cord in yourd in your right hanr right hand and the bd and the big rope in yig rope in your lefour left hand. Tt hand. Tie a squie a square knoare knot but dot but do not pull it tight. If you want to experiment, pull it tight and see what happens. Then tie another square not pull it tight. If you want to experiment, pull it tight and see what happens. Then tie another square knot.
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2. Cross the sCross the short end of thhort end of the cord ovee cord over the long parr the long part of the cord ant of the cord and stick the end stick the end of it down into lod of it down into loop ofop of the rope.
the rope.
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3.Pull long end of cord and long end of rope to tighten.Pull long end of cord and long end of rope to tighten.
Uses Uses
This is used for tying together 2 ropes of equal or unequal thickness and for tying a rope a loop or for This is used for tying together 2 ropes of equal or unequal thickness and for tying a rope a loop or for joining ropes to material such as staff, sails or cloth. The loops should be made in the thick rope. joining ropes to material such as staff, sails or cloth. The loops should be made in the thick rope.
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1. Take oTake one end one end of rope in f rope in your riyour right handght hand. With le. With left hand hft hand hold resold rest of rope at of rope across fcross front of pront of post.ost. 2.
2. PaPass enss end of rod of rope ape arouround in bnd in back oack of posf post.t. 3.
3. Bring it arBring it around to fround to front of posont of post. Cross it ovt. Cross it over long parer long part, makint, making an X. Hold X with lefg an X. Hold X with left thumb ant thumb andd forefinger.
forefinger. 4.
4. PasPass rope to ths rope to the right age right again, wraain, wrapping ipping it arount around post bed post below firslow first turn.t turn. 5.
5. PusPush rope end unh rope end under X, going frder X, going from left to rigom left to right so that it comeht so that it comes out betws out between the two tueen the two turns arourns around postnd post.. 6.
6. Pull sPull short end to the rihort end to the right, long eght, long end to the left. And to the left. As long as thes long as there is a steady pre is a steady pull on loull on long end the hitng end the hitchch will not loosen.
will not loosen.
Practice tying the knot to the left, then tries tying it up and down on a crossbar. Practice tying the knot to the left, then tries tying it up and down on a crossbar. Untie or loosen it by pushing both ends towards the center.
Untie or loosen it by pushing both ends towards the center. Uses
Uses
Use it to fasten one end of a rope around a post or tree; to put up a clothesline or badminton net; to start Use it to fasten one end of a rope around a post or tree; to put up a clothesline or badminton net; to start lashing. Do not use it to hold a moving object, such as an animal, because the moving will loosen the hitch. lashing. Do not use it to hold a moving object, such as an animal, because the moving will loosen the hitch.
This is useful to the rope when you do not want a cut it or cannot get at the ends, which are fixed. Therefore This is useful to the rope when you do not want a cut it or cannot get at the ends, which are fixed. Therefore when you practice making it, do not use the ends of the rope but make half hitches at any convenient distance when you practice making it, do not use the ends of the rope but make half hitches at any convenient distance away from each ends as shown in the diagram. This is also useful to take the strain of any weak bit or rope. It away from each ends as shown in the diagram. This is also useful to take the strain of any weak bit or rope. It may be used in the home to shorten an electric lamp cord that is hanging too low and is often used to shorten may be used in the home to shorten an electric lamp cord that is hanging too low and is often used to shorten guy-lines on tents.
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1. LaLay y lolong ng eend nd of of rorope pe in in yyouour r lelefft ht haand nd wiwith th yyouour r ririghght t hahannd d mamake ke a a lilittle ttle loloop op in in ththe e rorope pe jujustst where you ant the knot to be. The loop must go over the long part of rope. Hold loop in place with your where you ant the knot to be. The loop must go over the long part of rope. Hold loop in place with your left hand and let the end hang down in front.
left hand and let the end hang down in front. 2.
2. With youWith your right hand tar right hand take short enke short end push it up throd push it up through the littugh the little loople loop. Now you ha. Now you have anothve another looper loop. Pull. Pull the end until this big loop is the size
the end until this big loop is the size you want to have when you are finished.you want to have when you are finished. 3.
3. PasPass this end arous this end around behinnd behind long part of rod long part of rope and thepe and then down throun down through little loogh little loop again.p again. 4.
4. Hold loHold long part of ropng part of rope with your lee with your left hand. Hoft hand. Hold short enld short end and right sidd and right side of the big looe of the big loop with your rip with your right.ght. Pull with both hands to lighten.
Pull with both hands to lighten. Uses
Uses
This knot makes a loop that will not slip and is therefore, very useful for rescue work. It is made at one end This knot makes a loop that will not slip and is therefore, very useful for rescue work. It is made at one end of a lifeline and thrown out over the water to a drowning man or it may be fastened round any one who has to of a lifeline and thrown out over the water to a drowning man or it may be fastened round any one who has to be lowered from a height from a burning house or into a well. It can be used as a lead for a collarless dog and be lowered from a height from a burning house or into a well. It can be used as a lead for a collarless dog and is especially used for tying animals. When
is especially used for tying animals. When required for lowering anyone the loop required for lowering anyone the loop should be used as a seat. It should be used as a seat. It isis passed over the head and shoulder and the standing part in front of the body is grasped with both
passed over the head and shoulder and the standing part in front of the body is grasped with both handshands (though more difficult).
(though more difficult).
This knot is used for tying two wet or slippery ropes. With This knot is used for tying two wet or slippery ropes. With running end of each rope tie a over hand knot over the other. Pull the running end of each rope tie a over hand knot over the other. Pull the standing parts in opposite directions together.
GAMES GAMES
This knot is also used to attach a rope to a pole or a tree, when there is tension at the other end. It is safe no This knot is also used to attach a rope to a pole or a tree, when there is tension at the other end. It is safe no matter what direction the pull comes. So it is suitable for typing up a boat or an animal. Make sure that the matter what direction the pull comes. So it is suitable for typing up a boat or an animal. Make sure that the same direction, i.e. with the short end going over the standing part first. This knot does not easily jam, since same direction, i.e. with the short end going over the standing part first. This knot does not easily jam, since the turn round the pole takes the strain while the hitches are being completed and it is the most useful knot the turn round the pole takes the strain while the hitches are being completed and it is the most useful knot for towing a broken-down car.
for towing a broken-down car.
Wide game is a term that has come into use in scouting, but few scouters understand the meaning of it or Wide game is a term that has come into use in scouting, but few scouters understand the meaning of it or apply it. The term indicates various types of games that are played by a number exceeding one patrol over a apply it. The term indicates various types of games that are played by a number exceeding one patrol over a sufficiently wide area of ground, or even water for that matter, such games can be of a fairly simple nature, sufficiently wide area of ground, or even water for that matter, such games can be of a fairly simple nature, such as and easy trail or treasure hunt, or of a somewhat complicated nature, involving a good deal of
such as and easy trail or treasure hunt, or of a somewhat complicated nature, involving a good deal of preparation and a large number of scouts
preparation and a large number of scouts from different troops participating.from different troops participating.
In the early days of scouting such games were more commonly known as "Field Days", a term which has a In the early days of scouting such games were more commonly known as "Field Days", a term which has a military significance but which still indicates the idea of the
military significance but which still indicates the idea of the game very well -a day spent in the fields andgame very well -a day spent in the fields and woods.
woods.
If a Wide game is to be successful all must understand it. Discuss the game in the Court of Honour and make If a Wide game is to be successful all must understand it. Discuss the game in the Court of Honour and make sure that the patrol leaders know exactly what is expected of them. It is a good plan to take the patrol
sure that the patrol leaders know exactly what is expected of them. It is a good plan to take the patrol leaders over the ground on which the game is to be played.
leaders over the ground on which the game is to be played. Game: 1
Game: 1
SPIES AMONG US
SPIES AMONG US: two sides start from points about 500 yards apart. Each boy is given half of a message: two sides start from points about 500 yards apart. Each boy is given half of a message written on a slip of paper. The object of the game is for the members of one side to meet those of the other written on a slip of paper. The object of the game is for the members of one side to meet those of the other and find some body with the missing half of their particular message. Before comparing notes, however, a sign and find some body with the missing half of their particular message. Before comparing notes, however, a sign is given to each boy to prove that he is willing to "RISK" the exchange"-RISK, because on each side there is is given to each boy to prove that he is willing to "RISK" the exchange"-RISK, because on each side there is spy. Instead of having a half message
spy. Instead of having a half message on their slips of on their slips of paper they have merely the word paper they have merely the word "SPY". Thus, if after"SPY". Thus, if after agreeing to compare the notes a boy gets caught by a SPY on the opposite side, he must give
agreeing to compare the notes a boy gets caught by a SPY on the opposite side, he must give up his slip ofup his slip of paper to the deceiver and return to a prearranged base without giving away the name of the boy to others. paper to the deceiver and return to a prearranged base without giving away the name of the boy to others. The first pair to reach the batch with a message that makes sense is the winners.
The first pair to reach the batch with a message that makes sense is the winners.
THE ESSENTIALS: THE ESSENTIALS:
First Aid Manual (clearly explains how
First Aid Manual (clearly explains how to handle basic problems Basic Bandages (assorted adhesiveto handle basic problems Basic Bandages (assorted adhesive bandages, athletic tape, moleskin) Basic Drugs/Lotions (aspirin, antiseptic,
bandages, athletic tape, moleskin) Basic Drugs/Lotions (aspirin, antiseptic, antacid tablets) Basic First Aidantacid tablets) Basic First Aid Tools (tweezers, small mirror, razor blade) CPR
Tools (tweezers, small mirror, razor blade) CPR ShieldShield THE EXTRAS (FOR LONG TRIPS):
THE EXTRAS (FOR LONG TRIPS):
Additional Bandages (gauze pads, ace bandages, butterfly bandages) Additional Drugs/Lotions (burn Additional Bandages (gauze pads, ace bandages, butterfly bandages) Additional Drugs/Lotions (burn ointment, skin lotion) Additional First Aid Tools (sling, basic splint, instant ice pack)
1. Adopt for purpose of keeping clean a park or a water point or a bus-stop point or any other public spot or a 1. Adopt for purpose of keeping clean a park or a water point or a bus-stop point or any other public spot or a building.
building.
You can choose any one of
You can choose any one of the places mentioned above and render your service for the places mentioned above and render your service for a week and maintain a a week and maintain a copycopy of your daily activities. At the end of your work as your scoutmaster to present you a certificate certifying of your daily activities. At the end of your work as your scoutmaster to present you a certificate certifying that you have rendered the
that you have rendered the cleanliness service for a week.cleanliness service for a week. 2. Observer for at least a
2. Observer for at least a month breeding places of mosquitoes and flies and look month breeding places of mosquitoes and flies and look for its cleanliness.for its cleanliness.
Learn how the how, where and when the mosquitoes are born. Identify their breeding places and know how to Learn how the how, where and when the mosquitoes are born. Identify their breeding places and know how to tackle with them. Try to identify the mosquito's breed/ family to which they belong. And learn how to control tackle with them. Try to identify the mosquito's breed/ family to which they belong. And learn how to control the spread of diseases caused by the
the spread of diseases caused by the mosquitoes. Try to identify the symptoms imosquitoes. Try to identify the symptoms if a person is affected withf a person is affected with the mosquito born disease. And try
the mosquito born disease. And try to know about the to know about the diseases, symptoms and cure.diseases, symptoms and cure. DWITYA SOPAN
DWITYA SOPAN
Pratham Sopan Scout is Eligible to become a
Pratham Sopan Scout is Eligible to become a Dwitiya Sopan Scout.Dwitiya Sopan Scout. A Pratham Sopan Scout will work
A Pratham Sopan Scout will work for atleast nine months to qualifyfor atleast nine months to qualify for Dwitiya Sopan.
for Dwitiya Sopan. A Pratham Sopan Guide is eligible to
A Pratham Sopan Guide is eligible to become a Dwitiya Sopan Guide.become a Dwitiya Sopan Guide. A Pratham Sopan Guide will work for a
A Pratham Sopan Guide will work for atleast one year to qualify fortleast one year to qualify for Dwitiya Sopan.
Dwitiya Sopan.
A knot to begin the diagonal lashing - using to move logs, to improvise anchor with a heavy stone for hoisting A knot to begin the diagonal lashing - using to move logs, to improvise anchor with a heavy stone for hoisting or dragging cylindrical objects, boards etc. for drawing a bundle of sticks, poles etc.
This points of emphasis are that the knot is for taking a strain roughly This points of emphasis are that the knot is for taking a strain roughly parallel to the rope to which it is attached; that the first half hitch takes the parallel to the rope to which it is attached; that the first half hitch takes the strain; and that the round turn binds the knot fast and is the secret of the strain; and that the round turn binds the knot fast and is the secret of the knot's strength.
knot's strength.
Starts with a half hitch and then take a round turn, round standing part and Starts with a half hitch and then take a round turn, round standing part and larger rope and finish with a half hitch on top.
larger rope and finish with a half hitch on top.
It is used for tying the open side of a sack. It is a non-slipping hitch for It is used for tying the open side of a sack. It is a non-slipping hitch for pulling round a spar or another
pulling round a spar or another rope.rope.
Marlinespike or Marlinespike - Definition. A metal tool with a knobbed Marlinespike or Marlinespike - Definition. A metal tool with a knobbed head and tapering to a point. Used for tightening seizing, etc., and for
head and tapering to a point. Used for tightening seizing, etc., and for opening strands when splicing. The
opening strands when splicing. The knobbed end is used for pounding.knobbed end is used for pounding.
Marlinespike Hitch - A temporary hitch made with a Marlinespike, or a Marlinespike Hitch - A temporary hitch made with a Marlinespike, or a tent peg, etc., when extra strain is needed to heave a small rope taut, as, for tent peg, etc., when extra strain is needed to heave a small rope taut, as, for example, the turns of lashings or seizing. Also used on occasion in
example, the turns of lashings or seizing. Also used on occasion in Sheepshanks or Harvester's Hitch
Sheepshanks or Harvester's Hitch
Make an over hand loop in the rope, form a bight in the standing part and Make an over hand loop in the rope, form a bight in the standing part and push up through the loop, put the marline spike or spar through this. It is so push up through the loop, put the marline spike or spar through this. It is so named because a marlinespike, or small spar is run through the loop. How else named because a marlinespike, or small spar is run through the loop. How else this hitch is useful is shown by the illustration here.
this hitch is useful is shown by the illustration here.
A sheer lashing is used either to form 'legs' from A sheer lashing is used either to form 'legs' from two poles (Type 1) or to join two poles together make a two poles (Type 1) or to join two poles together make a longer pole (Type 2).
longer pole (Type 2). Type 1
Type 1:: 1.
1. Start with a clove hitch round one of the (not both)Start with a clove hitch round one of the (not both) and twist the free end round the rope.
and twist the free end round the rope. 2.
2. Make about ten turns round both Make about ten turns round both poles; do not makepoles; do not make these too tight otherwise you will have difficulty with these too tight otherwise you will have difficulty with the frapping turns.
the frapping turns. 3.
3. Make two frapping turns between the Make two frapping turns between the poles.poles. 4.
4. Finish off with a clove hitch round the other pole.Finish off with a clove hitch round the other pole. Type 2
1.
1. Place the two poles to be lashed together side byPlace the two poles to be lashed together side by side. They should overlap by at least a quarter of their side. They should overlap by at least a quarter of their lengths; otherwise the extended length will not be lengths; otherwise the extended length will not be firm.
firm. 2.
2. Two lashings will be needed, both of which are madeTwo lashings will be needed, both of which are made in the same way. Star with a timber hitch round both in the same way. Star with a timber hitch round both poles.
poles. 3.
3. Wind exactly this way about three times. Pull cordWind exactly this way about three times. Pull cord tightly as you workout make it lie neatly beside earlier tightly as you workout make it lie neatly beside earlier turns.
turns. 4.
4. Now you are ready for "frapping". Wind thNow you are ready for "frapping". Wind the corde cord about three times between the two sticks to tighten. about three times between the two sticks to tighten.
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• Tie a clove hitch to upright stick. Be sure a knot is on side of stick and long end of chord is in front ofTie a clove hitch to upright stick. Be sure a knot is on side of stick and long end of chord is in front of
you. Place other stick across upright stick. you. Place other stick across upright stick. •
• Pass long end of chord down over cross stick and around in back of upright stick. Bring cord to frontPass long end of chord down over cross stick and around in back of upright stick. Bring cord to front
under cross stick. Then bring up and over cross stick and in back of upright. Bring down over cross under cross stick. Then bring up and over cross stick and in back of upright. Bring down over cross stick as in beginning.
stick as in beginning. •
• Wind exactly this way about three times. Pull cord tightly as you workout make it lie neatly besideWind exactly this way about three times. Pull cord tightly as you workout make it lie neatly beside
earlier turns. earlier turns. •
• Now you are ready for "frapping". Wind the cord about three times between the two sticks to tighten.Now you are ready for "frapping". Wind the cord about three times between the two sticks to tighten.
Pull as tight as you can. Pull as tight as you can. •
• To finish, make two half hitches around one stick. Or tie the two ends together with a square knot.To finish, make two half hitches around one stick. Or tie the two ends together with a square knot.
Trim the ends and tuck them underneath the lashing. Trim the ends and tuck them underneath the lashing. Uses
Uses::
To make racks for towels or bathing suits, coat hangers, picture frames. To make racks for towels or bathing suits, coat hangers, picture frames.
A diagonal lashing is used to secure two poles, which A diagonal lashing is used to secure two poles, which are likely to be pulled, or to spring, apart.
are likely to be pulled, or to spring, apart. 1.
1. Commence with a timber hitch.Commence with a timber hitch. 2.
2. Make three turns following the directions of theMake three turns following the directions of the timber hitch.
timber hitch. 3.
3. Now make three turns round the other fork.Now make three turns round the other fork. 4.
4. Tighten the lashing with two or three frapping turns,Tighten the lashing with two or three frapping turns, and complete with a clove hitch on any of the poles. and complete with a clove hitch on any of the poles.
Fire lighting is one of the arts you must learn as a Scout for your outdoor activities as Fire lighting is one of the arts you must learn as a Scout for your outdoor activities as you will find it so essential. In order to acquire the skill, you should know:
you will find it so essential. In order to acquire the skill, you should know: •
• How to choose a siteHow to choose a site;; •
• Something about the fuelSomething about the fuel;; •
• How to make fireHow to make fire;; •
• What precautions should be taken while using the fireWhat precautions should be taken while using the fire, and, and •
• How to put it outHow to put it out.. Site
Site
The site chosen must be
The site chosen must be away from buildings and on bare of away from buildings and on bare of ground, free from grass andground, free from grass and twigs. You may choose a site under a shade to avoid being directly under the sun, but care twigs. You may choose a site under a shade to avoid being directly under the sun, but care should be taken not to be too close a trunk or old stump or under low hanging branches. should be taken not to be too close a trunk or old stump or under low hanging branches. Briefly, the site should be so chosen that it is away from inflammable objects, when lighting Briefly, the site should be so chosen that it is away from inflammable objects, when lighting under a tree, see that there is no beehive in the tree. If the
under a tree, see that there is no beehive in the tree. If the ground is wet with damp grass,ground is wet with damp grass, lift a square sod and keep it away from the fire. Make your fire on the place from where the lift a square sod and keep it away from the fire. Make your fire on the place from where the sod is removed. Afterwards when you no longer need the fire, remove the ash and burnt sod is removed. Afterwards when you no longer need the fire, remove the ash and burnt twigs and prepare the ground for putting back the sod and water on it
twigs and prepare the ground for putting back the sod and water on it. Thus you will avoid. Thus you will avoid disfiguring any green patch for making a fire.
disfiguring any green patch for making a fire. Fuel
Fuel
You should acquire a fine knowledge about the trees which may make good, and quick burring You should acquire a fine knowledge about the trees which may make good, and quick burring fuel, By and large twigs of thorny Babul, Ber; Pines, casuarinas and the like are good for fuel, By and large twigs of thorny Babul, Ber; Pines, casuarinas and the like are good for quick fire. You may collect dry
quick fire. You may collect dry and dead branches from nearby trees for fuel. But and dead branches from nearby trees for fuel. But nevernever break off green branches and mutilate a
break off green branches and mutilate a tree. Besides the green branches will tree. Besides the green branches will give outgive out unpleasant smoke. Some of the trees such as mango or tamarind give good quick burning unpleasant smoke. Some of the trees such as mango or tamarind give good quick burning wood but while burning, i
wood but while burning, it gives smoke and unpleasant smell. If possible, t gives smoke and unpleasant smell. If possible, use of these typesuse of these types of wood may be avoided.
of wood may be avoided. Building a fire
Building a fire
If the ground is damp as a result of dew or rains, make a small platform of fresh green If the ground is damp as a result of dew or rains, make a small platform of fresh green twigs on which the punk or tinder wi
twigs on which the punk or tinder will be laid. The punk is made of dried leaves, bark, thorn,ll be laid. The punk is made of dried leaves, bark, thorn, twigs, pinecones or anything, which could be easily ignited. Around the punk thin twigs twigs, pinecones or anything, which could be easily ignited. Around the punk thin twigs oror fragments of wood should be arranged leaning against each other forming the shape of a fragments of wood should be arranged leaning against each other forming the shape of a tope. This is known as kindling. When the punk is ignited and t
tope. This is known as kindling. When the punk is ignited and the kindling starts burning,he kindling starts burning, thicker pieces of log may be put round the kindling.
thicker pieces of log may be put round the kindling. How to light a fire
How to light a fire
A fuzz or fire stick makes very good kindling. In order to make a fuzz stick you need a piece A fuzz or fire stick makes very good kindling. In order to make a fuzz stick you need a piece of dry wood about twelve inches in length. The stick should be held with your left hand by of dry wood about twelve inches in length. The stick should be held with your left hand by the pointed end and the blunt end should be rested against. Some solid object Whitt long the pointed end and the blunt end should be rested against. Some solid object Whitt long thin strips from the pointed end to about half the way of the sticks. The art of preventing thin strips from the pointed end to about half the way of the sticks. The art of preventing the knife from slicing the shaving completely off the stick consists in letting the knife the knife from slicing the shaving completely off the stick consists in letting the knife enter more deeply towards the end of the stroke
Put it out Put it out
As soon as you are through cooking, or whatever you are doing with the
As soon as you are through cooking, or whatever you are doing with the fire, begin to put itfire, begin to put it out. This is especially important if you are out for the day and must go away and leave the out. This is especially important if you are out for the day and must go away and leave the spot later.
spot later.
(a) Let fire die down as much as possible (a) Let fire die down as much as possible
(b) Scatter coals, break up big pieces, knock logs apart. (b) Scatter coals, break up big pieces, knock logs apart.
(c) Stir coalsand sprinkle with water then stir again. Repeat until there are not live coals (c) Stir coalsand sprinkle with water then stir again. Repeat until there are not live coals -under the logs or in the middle.
under the logs or in the middle.
(d) If you have no water, put on and or dirt, and stir thoroughly. (d) If you have no water, put on and or dirt, and stir thoroughly.
(e) When you can press your hand on the spot where the fire was, you know it is out. (e) When you can press your hand on the spot where the fire was, you know it is out. (f) Cover with rocks or
(f) Cover with rocks or dirt-and check carefully before you leave.dirt-and check carefully before you leave.
Precautions Precautions::
When the fire is ablaze, you may place your utensils for boiling water or any other cooking which your When the fire is ablaze, you may place your utensils for boiling water or any other cooking which your patrol may like to do.
patrol may like to do.
While lighting the fire or cooking you should carefully tuck away the lose ends of your clothes so that While lighting the fire or cooking you should carefully tuck away the lose ends of your clothes so that they do not fall into the fire.
they do not fall into the fire. If a spark happens to fall on
If a spark happens to fall on your clothes and set it your clothes and set it ablaze, you should remove the garment from ablaze, you should remove the garment from youryour body and roll it on the ground to extinguish it.
body and roll it on the ground to extinguish it. Never run about with clothes on fire as this will make theNever run about with clothes on fire as this will make the flames blaze further and spread them. Roll on
flames blaze further and spread them. Roll on the ground yourself if the the ground yourself if the clothes cannot be taken off. Thisclothes cannot be taken off. This will smother the flames.
will smother the flames. Fire Safety Hints
Fire Safety Hints •
• Don't build fires when you are aloneDon't build fires when you are alone
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• Don't "play" with fire.Don't "play" with fire.
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• Use fireplaces to enclose fires.Use fireplaces to enclose fires.
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• Clear ground around fireplace so that wind cannot blow a spark into leaves, grass, etc.Clear ground around fireplace so that wind cannot blow a spark into leaves, grass, etc.
•
• Dig a trench in ground if it Dig a trench in ground if it is windy or if there are no stones or logs to is windy or if there are no stones or logs to enclose fire; pile dirt andenclose fire; pile dirt and
sod to one side and replace when through. sod to one side and replace when through. •
• Build small fires.Build small fires.
•
• Break matches in two before throwing away.Break matches in two before throwing away.
•
• Never leave a fire unattended.Never leave a fire unattended.
•
If you followed the direction indicated by one end of the If you followed the direction indicated by one end of the needle you would come out at a spot north of Canada, about 1400 needle you would come out at a spot north of Canada, about 1400 miles from the North Pole. The reason for this is that at this miles from the North Pole. The reason for this is that at this spot there is a powerful magnetic force. It is this force that spot there is a powerful magnetic force. It is this force that attracts the north point of the needle and makes it point t attracts the north point of the needle and makes it point too "Magnetic North".
"Magnetic North".
Various groups of stars have been given
Various groups of stars have been given names because they seemed to make some kind names because they seemed to make some kind of picture outline ofof picture outline of men and animals.
men and animals.
Various groups of stars have been given
Various groups of stars have been given names because they seemed to make some kind names because they seemed to make some kind of picture outline ofof picture outline of men and animals.
men and animals.
The Plough or the Big Dipper is an easy to find. It is shaped something like a plough or dipper. It is the most The Plough or the Big Dipper is an easy to find. It is shaped something like a plough or dipper. It is the most useful star group for a Scout to know, because in the northern part of the world it shows him where north is. useful star group for a Scout to know, because in the northern part of the world it shows him where north is. The Plough is also called the Great Bear. In India we call it "Saptharshi Mandal". The stars in the curve make The Plough is also called the Great Bear. In India we call it "Saptharshi Mandal". The stars in the curve make its tail. It is the only bear I know that wears a long tail.
its tail. It is the only bear I know that wears a long tail. Pole Star
Pole Star: The two stars in the Plough called the Pointers, tell you where the North or Pole Star is. It: The two stars in the Plough called the Pointers, tell you where the North or Pole Star is. It is the last star in the tail of the Bear. All stars and constellations move round the sky during the night, but is the last star in the tail of the Bear. All stars and constellations move round the sky during the night, but the Pole Star remains fixed in the north.
the Pole Star remains fixed in the north. Orion
Orion: Another group of stars, or constellation, represents a man wearing a sword and belt, and is: Another group of stars, or constellation, represents a man wearing a sword and belt, and is named Orion. It is easily recognized by three stars in a line, the "belt", and three smaller stars in another named Orion. It is easily recognized by three stars in a line, the "belt", and three smaller stars in another line, close by the "sword". Two stars to right and left below the sword are Onion's feet two more above the line, close by the "sword". Two stars to right and left below the sword are Onion's feet two more above the belt are his shoulder, and a group of three small stars between them make his head.
belt are his shoulder, and a group of three small stars between them make his head.
The Zulus call Orion's belt and sword the "Ingolubu or three pigs pursued by three dogs. The masai tribe The Zulus call Orion's belt and sword the "Ingolubu or three pigs pursued by three dogs. The masai tribe in East Africa say that the three stars in Orion's belt and three bachelors being followed by three old maids. in East Africa say that the three stars in Orion's belt and three bachelors being followed by three old maids. You see, Scouts all know Orion,
You see, Scouts all know Orion, though under different names.though under different names.
The great point about Orion is that by him you can always tell which way the north or pole Star lies, and The great point about Orion is that by him you can always tell which way the north or pole Star lies, and you see Orion whether you are in the south or the north part or the world.
you see Orion whether you are in the south or the north part or the world.
If you draw a line, by holding up your staff against the sky, from the center star of Orion's belt through If you draw a line, by holding up your staff against the sky, from the center star of Orion's belt through the center of his head, and carry that line on through the center of his head, and carry that line on through the center of his head, and carry that line on through the center of his head, and carry that line on through two big stars till it comes to a third, that third star is the North or Pole Star.
two big stars till it comes to a third, that third star is the North or Pole Star.
Scout's Pace:
Scout's Pace: There'll be times when you'll want to move faster than your usual walking speed. When and oldThere'll be times when you'll want to move faster than your usual walking speed. When and old wolf wants to hurry, it lopes. A Scout uses Scout's pace.
Scout's pace is a mixture of jogging and walking. You jog about 25 paces (double steps) at an easy Scout's pace is a mixture of jogging and walking. You jog about 25 paces (double steps) at an easy dogtrot, then walk 25 paces. Then repeat.
dogtrot, then walk 25 paces. Then repeat.
Scout's pace serves two useful purposes. One is to cover ground without being tired. The other use is to Scout's pace serves two useful purposes. One is to cover ground without being tired. The other use is to measure distances. With a bit of practice you can develop a steady rate of 1 mile in 12 minutes or 2
measure distances. With a bit of practice you can develop a steady rate of 1 mile in 12 minutes or 2
kilometers in 15 minutes, not varying 15 seconds either way. To learn this timing method measures a half-mile kilometers in 15 minutes, not varying 15 seconds either way. To learn this timing method measures a half-mile with a car's speedometer. Scouts pace the distance forward and back until the timing is exacted.
with a car's speedometer. Scouts pace the distance forward and back until the timing is exacted.
Then, when you are good at Scout's pace, use it often. If you like to run, work out your own faster timing Then, when you are good at Scout's pace, use it often. If you like to run, work out your own faster timing rate.
rate.
When we talk about the bearing of an object, we mean its direction. But direction in relation
When we talk about the bearing of an object, we mean its direction. But direction in relation to what? Thereto what? There must be a known reference point, in the same way that the distance to a place must be measured from some must be a known reference point, in the same way that the distance to a place must be measured from some known point if it is to have any meaning.
known point if it is to have any meaning.
There are three north points from which bearings can be measured - magnetic north, as taken with a compass There are three north points from which bearings can be measured - magnetic north, as taken with a compass when finding the magnetic bearing of an object on the ground; grid north, when ascertaining the grid bearing when finding the magnetic bearing of an object on the ground; grid north, when ascertaining the grid bearing of an object on the map: and true north, for stating the true bearing of an object on the
of an object on the map: and true north, for stating the true bearing of an object on the ground.ground. Why take bearings? Mapmakers, surveyors, and the like,
Why take bearings? Mapmakers, surveyors, and the like, take bearings chiefly for plotting take bearings chiefly for plotting (recording on(recording on paper) the positions of objects. Map users when they take bearings, either do so to find on a map something paper) the positions of objects. Map users when they take bearings, either do so to find on a map something they can see on the ground, in which case they would take a magnetic
they can see on the ground, in which case they would take a magnetic bearing and covert it to a grid bearings;bearing and covert it to a grid bearings; or to find on the ground an object they can see on the map, when they would take a grid bearing from the or to find on the ground an object they can see on the map, when they would take a grid bearing from the map, convert it, and locate the object by compass.
map, convert it, and locate the object by compass.
Map sketching should be done in such a way as to enable some one else to find his way from your drawing. Map sketching should be done in such a way as to enable some one else to find his way from your drawing.
Several methods may be used Several methods may be used :: a.
a. You may find a map of your locality, which may be easily enlarged. To do so, draw squares on the map if gridYou may find a map of your locality, which may be easily enlarged. To do so, draw squares on the map if grid lines are not given. Then
lines are not given. Then draw squares of the required size on draw squares of the required size on your paper and fill up the your paper and fill up the squares to scale.squares to scale. Conventional signs are already oversized and should not
Conventional signs are already oversized and should not be enlarged.be enlarged. b.
b. A rough sketch may be drawn by standing, on high ground or on a tree from where you can see all theA rough sketch may be drawn by standing, on high ground or on a tree from where you can see all the ground to be described. Mark your position at the bottom of your paper. Then stick a pin vertically into each ground to be described. Mark your position at the bottom of your paper. Then stick a pin vertically into each end of a ruler. Sight along the ruler various prominent objects, and draw the line of direction on the paper. end of a ruler. Sight along the ruler various prominent objects, and draw the line of direction on the paper. The distances from your position are then paced out and drawn to scale. Having got the main point, you will The distances from your position are then paced out and drawn to scale. Having got the main point, you will have no difficulty in filling in the other required details.
have no difficulty in filling in the other required details. c.
c. Fairly accurate result can be obtained from thFairly accurate result can be obtained from the triangulation method. First e triangulation method. First of all choose carefully aof all choose carefully a convenient "base line" in the center of
convenient "base line" in the center of the area to be the area to be covered, and have it as covered, and have it as long as possible. Measurelong as possible. Measure accurately the distance from end to end of your base line, and draw it to scale on your paper.
accurately the distance from end to end of your base line, and draw it to scale on your paper.
Now, starting at one end, take several bearings of prominent features that can be seen from both ends. Now, starting at one end, take several bearings of prominent features that can be seen from both ends. Although bearings are best taken with a compass, a ruler with pings fixed at both ends may be used for very Although bearings are best taken with a compass, a ruler with pings fixed at both ends may be used for very rough sketch in a manner similar to the one described in b.
rough sketch in a manner similar to the one described in b.
Plot your bearings or directions on paper and repeat the process at the other end of your base line. The Plot your bearings or directions on paper and repeat the process at the other end of your base line. The position of each object will be found at the intersection point of their two bearings.
Intermediate objects are plotted to scale by pacing their distance from one end of the base. Other Intermediate objects are plotted to scale by pacing their distance from one end of the base. Other details may be jotted down freehand within this framework.
details may be jotted down freehand within this framework.
Lift a Casualty on the shoulder by Fireman's Lift. Method of carrying a patient by two Scouts/Guides is by Lift a Casualty on the shoulder by Fireman's Lift. Method of carrying a patient by two Scouts/Guides is by making two-handed seat, three-handed seat or
making two-handed seat, three-handed seat or fourhanded seat.fourhanded seat.
Prepare a stretcher from a carpet and two staffs. you can also make use of the bed sheets for the Prepare a stretcher from a carpet and two staffs. you can also make use of the bed sheets for the improvised shelter. in case of
improvised shelter. in case of emergency "emergency "BeltsBelts" , "" , "ShirtsShirts" and "" and "RopesRopes" can be used for making " can be used for making an Improvisedan Improvised Shelter.
Shelter.
A diagonal lashing is used to secure A diagonal lashing is used to secure two poles, which are likely to be pulled, two poles, which are likely to be pulled, or to spring, apart.
or to spring, apart. 1.
1. Commence with a timber hitch.Commence with a timber hitch. 2.
2. Make three turns following theMake three turns following the directions of the timber hitch. directions of the timber hitch. 3.
3. Now make three turns round theNow make three turns round the other fork.
other fork. 4.
4. Tighten the lashing with two or threeTighten the lashing with two or three frapping turns, and complete with a frapping turns, and complete with a clove hitch on any of the poles. clove hitch on any of the poles.
To measure the distance To measure the distance between two objects, which are between two objects, which are un-approachable
un-approachable, the , the followingfollowing method may be useful. Let AM method may be useful. Let AM across a river, be the distance across a river, be the distance to be measure. Stick a staff at a to be measure. Stick a staff at a convenient point L. By the
convenient point L. By the preceding method find out the preceding method find out the distance LA, say 40 yards. distance LA, say 40 yards. Similarly find out the distance Similarly find out the distance ML., say 60 yards. The line AL is ML., say 60 yards. The line AL is
then converted to A' by a then converted to A' by a
convenient fraction, say ½ of the convenient fraction, say ½ of the total length AL. Similarly the total length AL. Similarly the line ML is converted to M', line ML is converted to M', keeping the same fraction. keeping the same fraction.
Measure now the distance M 'A' Measure now the distance M 'A' says 15 yards. It follows that says 15 yards. It follows that the distance between the points the distance between the points MA will be 2xM'A' or 30 yards. MA will be 2xM'A' or 30 yards.
Napoleon Method
Napoleon Method
Stand on one shore. Bend your head, chin against chest. Hold your hand to your forehead, palm down. Move Stand on one shore. Bend your head, chin against chest. Hold your hand to your forehead, palm down. Move hand down until the front edge of it seems to touch the opposite shore. Now make half right turn
hand down until the front edge of it seems to touch the opposite shore. Now make half right turn
'transferring' the distance to the point, which the edge of your hand seems to touch is the width of the 'transferring' the distance to the point, which the edge of your hand seems to touch is the width of the river. Pace it.
river. Pace it.
Napoleon would have used the brim of his hat instead of his hand. So would you if you had on a Napoleon would have used the brim of his hat instead of his hand. So would you if you had on a broad-brim Scout hat.
Compass Method
Compass Method
Stand on one side of a river (B) Notice a Stand on one side of a river (B) Notice a rock exactly opposite to you on the other side rock exactly opposite to you on the other side of the river (A). Point the travel direction of the river (A). Point the travel direction arrow of your compass at the rock. Turn the arrow of your compass at the rock. Turn the dial until the compass needle lies over the dial until the compass needle lies over the orienting arrow, north point pointing N. read orienting arrow, north point pointing N. read the degrees (in this case 120) Add 45 (making the degrees (in this case 120) Add 45 (making if 165). Walk along the river point in the travel if 165). Walk along the river point in the travel arrow toward A. When the compass is oriented, arrow toward A. When the compass is oriented, stop (C). Distance CB is the width of the river. stop (C). Distance CB is the width of the river. Night Games
Night Games: The fun and value to be had from night games is enormous. Many a Scout has had his fear of: The fun and value to be had from night games is enormous. Many a Scout has had his fear of darkness overcome through gradual training in "Night Scouting". It may be easy to make a sketch map of a darkness overcome through gradual training in "Night Scouting". It may be easy to make a sketch map of a strange village in broad daylight, but try it in pitch dark and complete silence, no questions to be asked. strange village in broad daylight, but try it in pitch dark and complete silence, no questions to be asked. This section allows for full use of the Scouter's imagination: - Bank Robberies, Fifth Colonists, Rockets, etc. This section allows for full use of the Scouter's imagination: - Bank Robberies, Fifth Colonists, Rockets, etc. Once again it is advisable to warn the police and other concerned parties. The police may even co-operative Once again it is advisable to warn the police and other concerned parties. The police may even co-operative with you.
with you.
Good training in Night Scouting can well be given in the daylight, using masks. These masks should be so made Good training in Night Scouting can well be given in the daylight, using masks. These masks should be so made that the wearer can dimly distinguish objects, and gets some, where near night game conditions. Blindfolding that the wearer can dimly distinguish objects, and gets some, where near night game conditions. Blindfolding should not be done.
should not be done.
In planning night games it is always advisable to consult the weather pundits and study the state of the moon. In planning night games it is always advisable to consult the weather pundits and study the state of the moon. The game that can be a success on a really dark night may be quite impossible when it is moon full, and vice The game that can be a success on a really dark night may be quite impossible when it is moon full, and vice versa. It is essential to go over the ground in daylight before the game is played so that the boundaries are versa. It is essential to go over the ground in daylight before the game is played so that the boundaries are known and understood and the area over which the game is played is reasonably familiar to most of those known and understood and the area over which the game is played is reasonably familiar to most of those taking part, and especially the
taking part, and especially the Patrol Leaders.Patrol Leaders.
Good night games are grand Scouting, but experience shows that there are few forms of Scouting that can Good night games are grand Scouting, but experience shows that there are few forms of Scouting that can so easily flop if the
so easily flop if the planning and previous reconnaissance leave anything to be desired.planning and previous reconnaissance leave anything to be desired.
Generally speaking, a night game should be of shorter duration than an ordinary Wide Game. Forty-Five to Generally speaking, a night game should be of shorter duration than an ordinary Wide Game. Forty-Five to sixty minutes is about right, but it depends a great deal on the area to be used and the number taking part. sixty minutes is about right, but it depends a great deal on the area to be used and the number taking part.
Morse Signalling in the book. Morse Signalling in the book. Qualify for any one of the
Qualify for any one of the proficiency badges:proficiency badges: 1. Cook
1. Cook
2. Debater 2. Debater
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