In addition to his ordinary Badges of rank as a
Commissioner he wears a gold-mounted lio n 's claw
attached to the Pathfinder Scout distinctive badge
worn round the neck on Royal blue ribbon.
All
officers wear the same uniform as a Scout and
the distinguishing badge'' of the Association, but with
the following differences
(a)
Hat badges of appropriate type w ill be worn
as follows
:-
Cub type.
Assistant Pathfinder Cubmaster - with red
background.
Pathfinder Cubmaster - with green background.
District Pathfinder Cubmaster - with white
background.
Scout type.
Assistant Pathfinder Scoutmaster - with red
plume.
Assistant Pathfinder Rover Scout Leader - with
red plume.
Pathfinder Scoutmaster - with green plume.
Pathfinder Rover Scout Leader - with green
plume .
D istrict Pathfinder Scoutmaster - with white
plume.
District Pathfinder Rover Scout Leader - with
whit e plume.
Group Pathfinder Scoutmaster - with green and
white plume.
Pathfinder Scout Commissioners,
Deputy Camp Chiefs and
Akela Leaders
- with purple plume.
(b)
Red shoulder knots w ill be worn by Assistant
Pathfinder Scoutmasters.
Green shoulder knots w ill be worn by Pathfinder
Scoutmasters.
White shoulder knots w ill be worn by Group
Pathfinder Scoutmasters.
Red and yellow and green shoulder knots w ill
be worn by all grades of Pathfinder Rover
Scout o ffice rs.
(c)
All Pathfinder Rover Scout Officers w ill wear
red garter tabs instead of green, and Rover
shoulder straps.
(d)
A walking stick or thumbstick w ill be carried
instead of a sta ff.
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The badges of two or more ranks may not be worn at
the same time.
NON-EXECUTIVE RANKS.
METHODS OF
APPOINTMENT.
A Divisional Pathfinder Scout Commissioner has power
to confer upon suitable persons the following non
executive ranks: Chaplain, Examiner, Instructor,
Surgeon, Chairman of District Committee, Secretary
of Divisional Council, Secretary of District Com
mittee .
A Divisional Secretary is appointed by the Divisional
Council concerned;
the Secretary of the Pathfinder
Scout Headquarters Council is appointed by the Path
finder Scout Headquarters Council.
Honorary Presidents and Honorary Vice-Presidents may
be elected by Divisional Councils.
No person under the age of 18 years may be admitted
to any office named In this regulation, and care
must be taken to see that only suitable persons of
good repute are appointed to hold office in the
Movement.
No warrants are issued to those holding non-executive
rank.
Uniform.
Uniform may be worn only by those non
executive officers who have taken the Scout
Promise.
It Is as for warranted Officers but
without the badges of rank.
The distinguish
ing badge of the Association must be worn.
P A R T
GENERAL
BANDS.
IV
RULES.
Bands are not necessary for good Scouting and they
should be used sparingly.
Bands for Cubs are not
permitted.
They must not play y/hen passing Churches
(during the hours of se rv ic e ), Hospitals, or any house
where there is known to be illn e s s , and they must not
play anywhere without special permission between the
hours of 9 .0 p.m. and 7 .0 a.m .
Bugle practice must
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not take place within 600 yards of any inhabited
building.
61. BATHING,
Bathing parades may only be held if the officer-incharge has made every provision for the safety of
his boys.
He must first satisfy himself that the
bathing place Is safe, and must always arrange for a
picket of at least two competent people.
62. BOATING,
No Scouter or other person in charge shall allow any
Scout to take part in boating without f ir s t consider
ing a ll the conditions, and in particular having
satisfied himself :(a)
That the Scout can swim 50 yards in shirt,
shorts and stockings.
(This precaution may be
relaxed in shallow water not more than 3^-* deep)
(b)
That i f sa ilin g , the boat is under the charge
of a professional sailor or other experienced
person.
63. CAMPS.
When a camp has been arranged fu ll particulars must
be sent to the District Pathfinder Scout Commissioners
of the Districts to which the Troop belongs and in
which it proposes to camp.
The permission of both
these officers is necessary.
Arrangements must be made so that ho two boys sleep
together,' and it is advisable for some sort of
clean waterproof shelter to be at hand in case of
bad weather.
In the case of Pathfinder Cub camps
there should never be less than two adults in the
camp, and as far as possible, there should be one
adult fo r every six Cubs.
Camp raiding in all
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forms is strictly forbidden.
64. CENSUS
An annual Census is taken from the Registration forms
on September 30th.
Any Troop which has not sent in
its returns for the current year is deemed to have
lapsed.
A Registration fe e , fixed by the Divisional
Council concerned, for each section of a Group is
payable at the time of sending in the annual returns*
65. CORRESPONDENCE
As far as possible Correspondence on Group matters
should be sent to the next senior officer of the
District concerned.
Officers desiring to communicate with other Divisions
on Pathfinder Scout business should only do so through
the Divisional Secretaries.
The Chief Pathfinder Scout Commissioner should only
be approached on Pathfinder Scout matters through a
Divisional Pathfinder Scout Commissioner.
All orders for Badges must be countersigned by the
District Pathfinder Scout Commissioner of the District
Orders for books, information, and equipment should
be sent to the Divisional Secretary or direct to the
Pathfinder Scout- Shop
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andjshould be accompanied by a cash payment.
66. CREDIT.
No Troop may purchase equipment or other property on
anything but a cash b a sis.
The use of the hire-
purchase system is forbidden.
67. DISCIPLINE.
Pathfinder Scouts are expected to behave at all times
in an orderly
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68. FLAGS.
manner,
Smoking oft-parad-e—or during
meeting!is forbidden.
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The following Flags may be usedj(a)
Pathfinder Scout Flag - Blue" with white
lettering bearing the distinctive badge of the
Association,
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carried mu
flag Is 3 i10" x 3' and when
be on a pole not more than 7*
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The name of the Troop may be placed under
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Either or both of the flags of the Union of
South Africa as defined in the Flag Act of
1927, except in the case of contingents
proceeding overseas, at a National Camp, or
Divisional Inspection by the Governor-General
or by the Chief Scout of the World, or by the
Chief Scout of the Union of South A frica , when
the PaLilifiiidiST Scout Flag and both the flags
of the Union of S . Africa in terms of the Flag
Act of 1927, shall be flown on separate Flag
poles or Yardarms.
(c)
A Standard:
a long narrow pointed fla g , with
^ho^Uniaa. q e . other 'National design, and suitabl<
colours designs and mottoes towards the fly .
(d)
Burgee:
a small f l a g , pointed or with two
t a il s , made of any suitable colours, and
bearing any appropriate design or inscription
(a handy type of flag for carrying on a Scout
staff ).
Patrol fla g s.
When large flags are carried the flag-pole should be
either sloped over the right shoulder, the flag
gathered in , or, when marching past, held vertical in
the carrier, the fla g flying free.
Flags will be lowered to the King or Queen, members
of the Royal Family entitled to the prefix "Royal
Highness", foreign monarchs and Presidents of
Republics, and the Governor-General,
Such flags w ill
not be lowered during the playing of the National
Anthem unless one of the persons mentioned above is
present.
Scout Flags only w ill be lowered to the Chief Scout
of the World and the Chief Scout of the Union of
South A frica.
RAILWAY
CONCESSION
TICKETS.
Pathfinder Scouts in uniform travelling on Scout
business are entitled to a concession on the South
African Railways under Railway Regulations, Clause
9 3 (ii).
There are further reduced terms for parties
of not less than ten Pathfinder Scouts travelling
together in the charge of a responsible person.
Further information may be obtained on enquiry at the
nearest Railway Station.
In each case the concession form must be signed by an
o fficer of the Association nominated for the purpose
by the Divisional Pathfinder Scout Commissioner.
Members of the Pathfinder Scout Headquarters Council
and Divisional Councils may obtain advantage of the
concession applicable to Pathfinder Scouts when
travelling by ra il to attend meetings provided that
the recognised badge of the Association is worn and
a letter of authority obtained from the office of
the System Manager, S .A .R . & H . , Johannesburg, for
each Council meeting authorising the departure from
the prescribed condition which ordinarily governs
the Issue of a concession.
70. RECORDS.
Each section of a Group must possess and keep up to
date the following records which must be produced
for inspection when asked
for by a senior officer
of the Association! (a)
A Register of Member’s hip in which is recorded
the name and address of every boy in the Troop, the
date on which he joined, the date on which he passed
tests or received promotion, and such other
particulars as may be desirable.
(b )
A Register of attendances.
(c)
A Log Book in which are recorded events of
general troop interest.
(d)
A Minute Book of the Court of Honour.
(e)
A Cash Book, in which all monetary transactions
are recorded and which is produced at each
meeting of the Court of Honour.
NOTE;
When concerts or displays are held to
raise funds a detailed account of receipts and
expenditure must be sent to the District
Pathfinder Scoutmaster.
(f )
A Savings Bank Book (where such an account has
been opened).
71. REGISTRATION.
Application for registration of any section of a Group
must be made on the form supplied by the Divisional
Secretary.
fe e .
It must be accompanied by the Registration
At the end of three months it may, on the re
commendation of the District Pathfinder Scout Com
missioner, be registered by the Divisional Council.
Registration is valid for one year only, and becomes
renewable on September 30th
of each year when the
Census form must be properly f il l e d in and returned
to the Divisional Secretary with the registration fee
for the current year.
Any section of a Group which
fa lls into arrear with its Registration fee
automatically ceases to be recognised as part of the
Movement.
72. SALUTES.
Salutes are given on the following occasions
(a)
As a Greeting. Pathfinder Scouts of a l l ranks
meeting for the first time in the day salute
each other.
The fir s t to see the other should
be the fir s t to salute, irrespective of rank.
Scouts and Wayfarer Guides salute
each other when in uniform.
(b)
As a token of respect. At the hoisting of the
National Flag, at the playing of the National
Anthem or "Nkosi sikelela i- Afrika", to
uncased colours, to Scout Flags other than
Patrol fla g s , and when passing funerals.
(c)
During the making or re-affirming of the Scout
Promise.
(In this case all ranks give their
respective salute or sign even if in Church or
on any parade).
The following are the methods of s a lu t in g :(a)
Pathfinder Wolf Cubs salute as in Figure 1.
(b)
All other ranks, except as in paragraph (c)
salute as in Figure 2,
passing a stick or
thumbstick into the left hand.
(c)
Pathfinder Scouts when carrying staves salute
as in Figures 3 and 4.
(d)
If the hands are occupied the salute is by
turning the head and eyes to the right or left
as the case may be.
(e)
The Scout sign (for use only in making or
reaffirming the Scout Promise) is given by
raising the right hand level with the shoulder,
palm to the front and fingers as in Figure 2,
but Scouts carrying staves use the left hand.
The Scout Salute is not used by Cubs.
(f )
The above salutes are used irrespective of
whether the head is bare or covered.
(g)
In church the salute is always made by
standing at the alert,
except In making or
reaffirming the Scout Promise.
(h)
On all parades, other than In Church, the
leader calls the Scouts to alert and he alone
salutes except in the making or reaffirming
of the Scout Promise.
73. TOTEM POLES.
A Pack is entitled to carry a Totem Pole.
74. TRANSFERS.
When a Pathfinder Scout leaves a Troop his Pathfinder
Scoutmaster must send a copy of his record to the
District Pathfinder Scout Commissioner in order that
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he may be followed up.
No Pathfinder Scout should
be accepted In another Troop without the consent of
his previous Pathfinder Scoutmaster.
Transfers between Divisions must be effected through
the Divisional Secretaries.
75. WEARING OP
UNIFORM.
Every effort should be made to see that the correct
uniform (in part or whole) is worn only on Pathfinder
Scout service.
The wearing of Pathfinder Scout
badges by unauthorised persons should also be d i s
couraged - if possible by the recovery of the badges
by an officer of the Association.
No badge, cord, or other decoration may be worn on
Pathfinder Scout uniform except :(a)
Those described in these Regulations.
(b)
Ribbons of the following : K in g ’ s Medals, war
medals, decorations and orders (except on
occasions when such medals may be worn).
(c)
The Badges of the South African Red Gross
Society,
(Junior and Senior Courses), S t.
John's Ambulance Badge (Senior Course) and
the badges of the Royal Life Saving Society.
These badges are worn on the right arm be
tween the elbow and shoulder.
(d)
The Life-Saving Medals of the Order of St,
John and of the Royal Humane Society.
(e)
Any badge issued under the authority of the
State.
(f )
Such distinctive badges a3 may have been
awarded to the wearer as a Pathfinder.
P A R T
V.
PROFICIENCY AND OTHER BADGES,
76. GENERAL.
Proficiency Badges are obtained by the District Path
finder Scout Commissioners from Divisional Head^quarters and issued by them to Pathfinder Scout
masters on the recommendation of the examiner as laid
down in subsequent ru le s.
The tests for these badges must, except where other
wise specified, be passed to the satisfaction of an
independent and qualified examiner appointed by the
Divisional Council and Divisional Commissioner, on
the recommendation of the D istrict Pathfinder Scout
Commissioner.
Where in any particular case opportunity may occur in
camp or on some other special occasion for doing the
practical part of any of the tests for the badges
which by reason of the circumstances of the Group
cannot be carried out in the course of its normal
course of a c t iv itie s , the Divisional Pathfinder
Scout Commissioner may, at his discretion, authorise
the examiner to accept a certificate by the Scout
master in respect of certain specified parts of such
tests,
PATHFINDER WOLF CUBS.
77» SPECIAL
PROFICIENCY
BADGES.
In addition to the One-Star and Two-Star Badges there
are twelve special proficiency badges for different
subjects, but none of these special badges may be
worn un til the Two-Star badge has been gained.
78. NATURE OF
BADGES.
79. TESTS.
The twelve special proficiency badges are divided
into four groups as follows
(a)
Character.
Colour of Badge - blue.
Collector, Observer, Gardener.
(b)
Handicraft.
Colour of Badge - yellow.
A r tist, Homecraft, Toymaker.
(c)
Service.
Colour of Badge - red.
First Aider, Guide, House Orderly.
(d)
Physical Health,
Colour of Badge - green.
Athlete, Swimmer, Team Player.
The tests of these badges are as follows
Collector - Team Player - Wording as in Scout P .O .R .
414-425.
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PATHFINDER BOY SCOUTS.
80. SPECIAL
PROFICIENCY
BADGES.
In addition to the Second Class and First Class
Badges there are special proficiency badges for
different subjects but none of these badges may be
worn until the Second Class Badge has been gained.
81. TESTS
The tests for these special proficiency badges are
as follows
:-
Airman to Bushman’ s Thong - Wording as in
Scout P .O .R .
43 4/5 04.
Those tests marked with an asterisk must be repassed
annually.
PATHFINDER ROVER SCOUTS.
82. PROFICIENCY
BADGES.
There are two proficiency badges for Path
finder Rover Scouts - Rover Instructor and Ramblers.
Rovers may not wear proficiency badges gained as
Scouts or Cubs.
The Rover Instructor Badge is worn on the right breast
above the line of the pocket.
The Ramblers badge is
worn on the left shoulder strap.
83. TESTS.
The tests for these badges are as follows :Rover Instructor - Ramblers.
Wording as
Scout P .O .R . Rules 507-508.
PATHFINDER SC OUTERS.
84. NO PROFIC
IENCY BADGES
Scouters may not wear Scout Proficiency Badges.
P A R T
VI .
DECORATIONS AND AWARDS.
As Scout P .O .R .
- Part X.
E.
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