Dictionary

	Scouting Dictionary
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	A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
"Scout"	When Scout appears in "quotes" it refers to all Scouts i.e. Beaver Scouts through to Venture Scouts and sometimes also adults
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AA form	Adult application form
AAC	Assistant Area Commissioner
ABC	Memory aid used for priorities in dealing with a patient - Airway, Breathing, Circulation
ABC	Assistant Bailiwick Commissioner (Guernsey)
Abseiling	A technique used to descend a rock face or tower using harnesses, ropes etc.
ABSL	Assistant Beaver Scout Leader
AC	Area Commissioner
ACC	Assistant County Commissioner
ACM	Assistant Cub Master – the term used prior to the seventies for CSL
ACSL	Assistant Cub Scout Leader
Action centred leadership	A model for successful leadership based upon balancing the leaders concerns for the Task, the Group and the Individual
Activity Award	Used to be the third progressive training award in the Cub Scout section
Activity authorisation	Scheme used to ensure those leading certain activities have the ability and experience to do so
Activity badges	Specific badges in the Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer sections awarded for achievement in specialist subjects -(used to be called proficiency badges)
Activity rules	The section of rules in POR relating to the Association's safety rules which must be followed in relation to activities carried out in Scouting
ADC	Assistant District Commissioner
Administrator	A person who holds an administrative role at either Group, District or County/Area e.g. Secretary, Chairman or Treasurer
Admiralty Recognition	Recognition given to Sea Scout Groups who reach certain standards. This means they can benefit from opportunities created by the Royal Navy
Adult in scouting model	A model put out by World Scouting and adopted by UK Scouting to improve the way adults are recruited and retained within the movement
Adult ratio	The ratio of adults to young people. Certain adult ratios are required for activities involving Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts. – These are detailed in POR
Adult support	A term used to include all support within the Association connected to recruitment, induction, training, profile interviewing, and retention of adults.
Advance Scout Standard	Obsolete second progressive training award in the Scout section
Advance training	Previous adult training course which led to the award of the Wood Badge
Advanced Party Report	Report outlining significant changes to UK Scouting in the 1960's
Adventure Crest Award	Obsolete fourth progressive training award in the Cub Scout Section
Advisor	A person who is appointed to advise on a particular subject e.g. Activities advisor
AESL	Assistant Explorer Scout Leader
Aerial runway	A pioneered construction that is designed to carry a person on a seat suspended from a rope across a ravine or stream. The rope being supported using blocks and tackle and appropriate sheer legs or trestles. – Special safety rules apply to these structures and their operation
Aerial runway code	The special guidelines (And rules within POR) which control the building and operation of aerial runways
AGM	Annual General Meeting - The council meeting held annually to fulfil the charity commissions requirements
AGSL	Assistant Group Scout Leader
AIC	Assistant Island Commissioner
Aids to Scouting	One of the original books written by the founder BP
Aim	The aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities
Air Scouts	Branch of Scouting with a focus on air activities - may be RAF recognised
Akela	Name used by Cub Scout Leader - taken from the Jungle Book which early Wolf Cubs the forerunner of Cub Scouting was based upon
Alert	The command to stand with feet together and arms by your side when on parade
ALT	Assistant Leader Trainer – An obsolete appointment
Alter fire	A type of fire used in camp where the actual fire is raised off the ground
Alternative programme	This is required for Pack Holidays/Sleepovers/Camps etc so as to have alternative activities in case of bad weather
Anticyclone	An area of high atmospheric pressure
APL	Assistant Patrol Leader - the second in command of a Scout Patrol
Appointments Committee	A District or County committee who review all adult appointments prior to them being made and at regular intervals the appointments committee also carries out warrant reviews and is a sub-committee of the County or District Executive Committee
Appointments Secretary	An Assistant District/County/AreaSecretary with specific responsibilities for the appointment of adults within the District/County or Area.
Area	A term used (in Scotland/Wales) to describe a number of Districts - more widely spread than County
Area Badge	Distinctive badge worn by members of a scout arae in Scotland and Wales
Area Chairman	Chairman of the Area Executive Committee
Area Commissioner	A person appointed by the Chief Scout to lead, promote and maintain the policies of the Movement in a Scottish or Welsh area
Area Executive Committee	A committee that supports the Area Commissioner in Scotland & Wales
Area Scout Network Administrator	The person who maintains up to date records of all members of the Area's Scout Network
Area Scout Network Commissioner	A person who, with the Area Commissioner, manages the provision of the Area's Scout Network
Area Scout Network Co-ordinator	A person who co-ordinates the communications and local activities of the network. They have a close link with the Area Scout Network Commissioner
Assistant Area Commissioner	A person who supports the Area Commissioner in supporting Districts within the Area
Area Secretary	Secretary of the Area Executive Committee
Area Treasurer	Treasurer of the Area Executive Committee
Arrowhead badge	The distinctive central feature of the Scout badge – protected under copyright and registered design laws
Arrows	Arrows used to be the badges gained by Wolf Cubs as part of the progressive training scheme
ARSM	Assistant Rover Scout Master – and obsolete adult appointment
AS	Adult support
ASL	Assistant Scout Leader
ASM	Assistant Scout Master – the forerunner of Assistant Scout Leaders of today
ASNC	Assistant Scout Network Commissioner
ASSM	Assistant Senior Scout Master – and obsolete adult appointment
Assistant County Commissioner	A person who supports the County Commissioner in the support of Adults within the Districts and Groups
Assistant District Commissioner	A person who supports the District Commissioner in the support of adults within the District
Assistant Leader	An adult appointed to support the Leader of a section
Assistant Patrol Leader	A scout who is appointed to assist the Patrol Leader in the Scout Troop
Associate member	An adult who wishes to join Scouting but not make the promise - May not be Leaders or Commissioners
Association	The term is used to include the whole of UK Scouting
AT	Adult Training
At ease	The command to stand with feet apart and hands behind your back when on parade
Authorisations	Written permission to lead, or supervise adventurous activities (Mountain biking, water, caving, walking, climbing, abseiling activities) issued by a DC after an individual has completed an appropriate application form and been assessed as competent.
AVSL	Assistant Venture Scout Leader
Award Scheme	System of badges, certificates and awards to recognise young people's achievements and participation in the programme
Axe length	An axe length is the length of the axe plus your arm’s length. It is used to measure the distance that people should be kept away from you when you are using an axe. (2.5 axe lengths at least!)
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Backwoods	The term covers skills and activities involving "Survival skills" to live in remote areas with little equipment and support
Backwoods cooking	Cooking without utensils on open fires
Baden Powell	Lord Robert Baden-Powell was the founder of the Scout Movement
Badge Secretary	The person within a District or County who obtains and sells official Scout badges - The person is an Assistant District or County Secretary.
Balanced Programme	The balanced programme is one that provides young people with a wide range of activities drawn from each of the Programme Zones through a variety of methods
Bar	A bar to an award is a given for further recognition of service, gallantry or meritorious conduct
Bar to Long Service Award	Adult service award for 25 years service
Basic Training	Previous adult training course which was followed by the advanced course and subsequent award of the Wood Badge
Bazaar	A fund raising effort involving various stalls selling goods
BC	Bailixixk Commissioner (Guernsey)
BCU	British Canoe Union
Be prepared	The scout motto
Beads	See Wood Badge beads
Bearing	The angle from either magnetic north (Compass bearing) or map north (Map bearing) to the object you are travelling towards. Used to plan routes on a map and to follow an exact course on the ground
Beavers	Short name for Beaver Scouts
Beaver Scout Animal	This is an optional theme that can be used in the Beaver Scouts Colony
Beaufort scale	A scale used to classify wind speed
Beaver Scout	The first section for young people aged 6-8
Beaver Scout Colony	This is the name given to a grouping of Beaver Scouts who meet as a section
Beaver Scout Membership Badge	The first Badge in the Beaver Scout Section
Beaver Scout Challenge	Previous highest progressive training award in the Beaver Scout section
Beaver Scout Leader	This is the appointment given to the leader responsible for the running of a Beaver Scout Colony. Adults may adopt other nameto use with the children eg Brown Beaver, Big Beaver Grey Beaver.
Big Mac	The clock tower situated in the camp square at Gilwell Park
Billy	A type of cooking pot with a single wire handle running in a semicircle over the top of the pan
Bivi	A shelter constructed out of natural materials in which to rest when out of doors - a make shift tent
Bivi bag	A stout polythene bag carried by mountaineers as an emergency shelter
Bivouac	A shelter constructed out of natural materials in which to rest when out of doors - a make shift tent
Blanket lift	The use of a blanket or sheet etc to lift a patient onto a stretcher
Blocks & tackle	Pulley blocks and ropes threaded up in order to achieve an increased strain on a rope to get it tight when used on pioneering projects
BMC	British Mountaineering Council
Bob-a-job	The term coined for the once annual week of good turns carried out for a "shilling" or "Bob" to raise funds for Scouting. Now known as Scout Job Week
Bomb Hole	The small boating lake at Gilwell Park Scout Camp. It was formed by a World War 2 bomb
BP	Baden Powell - the founder of the Scout Movement and the first Chief Scout and only Chief Scout of the World
BP House	Scout Hostel situated in London
Brail	Brailing a tent is the term used when the sides (walls) are tied up to allow air to circulate and the sod cloth to dry out
Brainstorming	A technique used to generate lots of ideas, thoughts on a given subject by a group of people
BRAVO	A yell of congratulations used at Scout presentations and campfires
Broad fold bandage	A triangular bandage folded in such a ways as to provide a bandage about 12cm wide
Bronze arrow	Obsolete first progressive award in the Cub Scout section
Bronze Buffalo	This is the highest award for service of the Boy Scouts of America. A large Bronze Buffalo was awarded to UK Scouting ( and is sited on the Buffalo lawn at Gilwell Park) in recognition of the "unknown Scout" who was instrumental, in the formation of the Boy Scouts of America due to his good turn for an American Business man in a London fog in the 1900’s
Bronze Cross	The highest award given for Gallantry
Brownsea	Short for Brownsea Island - the site of the first experimental camp organised by BP
BS	Abbreviation for Beaver Scout – used in conjunction with other initials to signify an appointment e.g. ACC(BS)
BS(H)	Beaver Scout Helper
BSI	Beaver Scout Instructor
BSL	Beaver Scout Leader
BSWE	British Scouts Western Europe
Bucket	This is the holder on a flag carrier or a container with a handle made of canvas, plastic or metal.
Buddy system	A system used to control swimming activities - When the picket stood on the side blows a whistle swimming stops and individual "Scouts" form into specified threes, when together 1 of the three raises a hand The picket then counts the raised hands to establish everyone is safe
Bulldog	A traditional game which involves individuals trying to stop others from getting past them – It becomes very competitive and has lead to may accidents, It is for this reason that it is seldom played in modern times
Bushman's Thong	Obsolete leather lanyard worn on uniform signifying achievement of a training award
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CA	Colony Assistant
C Form	Authorisation application form for caving activity authorisation
CPR	Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - The combination of moth to mouth and external heart massage used to revive a patient who has stopped breathing and who's heart has stopped
Cag	Short for Cagoule – a waterproof anorak used in the outdoors
Cagoule	A waterproof anorak used in the outdoors
Camp boiler	An automatic hot water system fitted to a fire in camp. Cold water is poured in a funnel at the top and this displaces the hot water
Camp dresser	A camp gadget made to hold cooking equipment
Camp fire	A controlled fire used in the evening at camp for the members to gather round and sing songs, or tell yarns
Camp fire blanket	A blanked (usually covered with cloth badges or emblems and scarfs / neckers) worn at a campfire
Camp gadgets	Items constructed in camp, which improve the camping environment, such as gateways, dressers, racks, camp shower, seats etc. These are usually constructed out of materials found on site and using pioneering skills
Camp larder	A hanging structure in which perishables are stored in camp in such a way as to ensure air circulation in a cool place with protection against insects, flies etc. (Traditionally two enamel plates in a muslin bag supported with string)
Camp loom	A set of poles driven in the ground with light cordage attached. Used to "weave" a thatch of bracket, grass etc for use as insulation under a camper as a mattress or as the roof of a bivouac
Camporee	A mini-Jamboree - a camp for scouts from a wide area
Camp oven	A large metal biscuit tin or other container supported over a fire in such a way that the heat is drawn under it (sometimes by a chimney made of tin cans) and insulated to keep in the heat using mud and grass.
Camp pennant	A green triangular flag bearing the scout badge flown in camp
Camping standards	Traditionally this was a booklet outlining Scout camping standards but the term also implies acceptable standards of camping. (Sometimes a certificate is awarded if these are achieved by some camp sites)
Capitation fee	The membership fee collected annually (Per capita) to fund HQ (Also incorporating County and District Levies)
Carer	The term used to describe an adult who has responsibility for the full time care of a person
Carotid pulse	The pulse which can be felt in the neck - press with your finger at the side of the windpipe
CC	County Commissioner
CE form	Confidential enquiry form used to enquire from HQ if they know of a reason why an adult should not hold an appointment within the Movement Now superseded by the CRB form
Census	An annual recording of functioning Groups and numbers within each section. This is used as the basis for the Membership fees which each Group pays
Certificates of achievement	Awarded to members of the Explorer and Network sections
Certificate of appointment	The membership card issued by HQ to adults who hold certain positions within the Movement
Certificate of competence	A certificate issued to those who have been satisfactorily assessed as competent within set criteria as presenters, facilitators, skill instructors, training managers and assessors for adult training
Certificate of Meritorious Conduct	The second highest award for meritorious conduct made to member’s of the Scout Association
Challenges	Badges for specific challenges in the Beaver Cub & Scout sections
Chaplain	May be a religious leader or other individual who supports the religious development of members in a County/Area, District or Scout Group
Charities Act	An Act of Parliment affecting all charitable organisations including scout "Units" a "Unit in this case describes a Scout groupong ( Colony, Pack Troop Unit ) see POR
Charity Trustees	Members of County/Area, District, Group Executive Committees are Charity Trustees See POR
Chief Commissioner	The Chief Scouts deputies responsible for various geographical areas of the Country
Chief Scout	The senior volunteer in the UK Scout Association
Chief Scout's Award	The highest progressive training award in each section- Bronze in Beavers; Silver in Cubs; Gold in Scouts; Platinum & Diamond in Explorer and Network
Chief Scout's Challenge	Previous special award in the Cub Scout & Scout Sections
Chief Scouts Commendation for Gallantry	The lowest award made for gallantry to members of the Scout Association
Chief Scouts Commendation for Good service	The lowest award made for good service to members of the Scout Association
Chief Scouts Commendation for Meritorious Conduct	The lowest award made for meritorious conduct to members of the Scout Association
Chief Scouts Commissioner	The Chief Scout’s representative within an area of the UK
Chief Scouts Long Service Decoration	Adult service award made for 40 years service to Scouting
Chief Scouts Personal Award	An award for Leaders, Explorer Scouts or members of the Scout Network who haveplayed an outstanding role in an official visit by the Chief Scout to a County/Area, District or Group
Child abuse	The abuse, either physically, mentally or sexually of young people – any complaint or suspicions MUST be reported to the DC immediately without any other action or investigation being taken
Child Protection Co-ordinator	A person appointed in a County/Area to promote the Scout Association's policy on Child Protection
Child protection policy	The Scout Asociations policy on protecting the young people in our care from harm (see yellow card and POR)
Children's Act 1989	An act of parliment concerning the care of children in England & Wales
Chill factor	The effect of wing on the apparent temperature
Chock	A metal wedge shaped block with a wire loop attached used in rock climbing
Chopping area	A fenced off area in a camp kitchen where wood is chopped. It should be 2.5 "axe lengths" in diameter at least and be free from obstructions. In the centre should be a firm chopping block which is staked in place to prevent any movement
Church Parade	A special service in church that is aimed at the young people from the Group, District or County which the members are encouraged to attend as part of their involvement in Scouting. These are usually held when a Group is sponsored by a particular church
CIC	Colquhoun International Centre at Gilwell Park – The international Adult Training Centre
Classification of waters	A standard classification as to the type of water conditions of lakes, rivers, coastal areas etc. on which authorisations are given against
Closed Group	A Group with restricted membership to a particular faith, organisation etc.
CM	Cub Master – the forerunner of today’s Cub Scout Leader
Co-educational	A term used to include mixed education involving both male and females
Co-education policy	The Scout Association believe that young people of both sexes should have the opportunity to work and share experiences together through the programme
Collective achievement award	Obsolete badge gained by individuals whilst working with others on a particular project
Colony	The name given to the section within a Group containing Beaver Scouts
Colony Assistant	Adult who is appointed to assist the Beaver Scout Leader and Assistant Leaders on a regular basis
Colours	The term used to describe flags. Group colours are the Group flags etc.
Commissioner	An adult appointed to provide support to other adults in either a support or managerial role
Committee of the Council	The HQ top level committee running the UK Scout Association
Competence	Term used to mean that an individual is capable of doing something
Confidential enquiry	Enquiries made on all adults offering their services to the movement prior to their appointment incliuding CRB check
Contour model	A model showing the shape of a section of land constructed by using the contour lines shown on a map
Coracle	A round bottomed boat constructed using a framework of branches covered by a waterproof outer skin
Cornwell Scout Badge	Award for courage given to young people within Scouting. Named after Jack Cornwell VC who as a boy navel recruit stood by his gun on HMS Chester at Jutland in 1916 and died of his injuries showing much courage.
Council	The groups of people who meet at Group, District, County or National level to approve annual accounts etc.
County	A Scout County is made up of a number of individual District
County Badge	Badge worn by members of a Scout County
County Chairman	Chairman of the County Scout Executive Committee
County Commissioner	Person appointed by the Chief Scout to lead, promote and maintain the policies of the Movement in a County
County Executive Committee	Committee which supports the work of the County Commissioner
County Secretary	The secretary of the County Scout Executive
County Scout Network Administrator	Person appointed to maintain and keep up to date records of the Scout Network in the County
County Scout Network Commissioner	Person appointed by the County Commissioner to lead the provision of the Scout Network within the County
County Treasurer	The treasurer for the County funds
County Team	The general term used to include the CC and all ACC's, advisors, etc.
County Training Manager	Person responsible for the management of the Adult Training Scheme for a County/Area
Court of honour	Court of honour –forum of PL’s (& sometimes APL’s) to discuss the working of the Troop and plan programmes, resolve issues etc – now known as the Patrol Leaders Council or forum
Covenant	An agreement whereby Scouting can recover the tax paid by an individual on the amounts given to Scouting.
CRB	Criminal Records Bureau is a government body which reports on an individuals criminal record - often used as the short description for a CRB disclosure application form used to verify suitability of adults involved in working in Scouting
CRB Disclosure CRB Form	Form that must be completed for a criminal records bureau check to be made
Crab	A locked snap link used in climbing
Crepitus	Coarse, bony grating heard or felt when examining patient who has a fracture
CS	Abbreviation for Cub Scout – used with other initials to signify appointments e.g. ADC(CS)
CSA	Chief Scout's Award
CS(H)	Cub Scout Helper
CSL	Cub Scout Leader
CSL	Cub Scout Instructor
CTM	County Training Manager
Cubs	The short name for Cub Scouts
Cubs Own	A form of worship which is interdenominational and interfaith. It is run usually by the member’s themselves
Cub Scout	The second section for young people aged 8 to 10½
Cub Scout Award	Obsolete second progressive award in the Cub Scout section
Cub Scout Leader	The adult responsible for the running of the Cub Scout Pack
Cub Scout Membership Badge	The first progressive award in the Cub Scout Section
Cub Scout Pack	the collective name for Cub Scouts meeting together as a section
Cyanosis	The bluish appearance (seen under the nails) which shows a lack of oxygen in the blood
Cyclone	An area of low atmospheric pressure
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D	Abbreviation for Development – used in conjunction with other initials to signify an appointment e.g. ACC(D)
DAC	Deputy Area Commissioner
Damper	A form of bread - simple bread dough is rolled into a ball which is then flatted slightly and cooked over the embers of a fire
Data Protection Act 1998	Act of Parliment governing the use of personal data held on individuals
DBSL	District Beaver Scout Leader
DC	District Commissioner
DCC	Deputy County Commissioner
DCSL	District Cub Scout Leader
DDC	Deputy District Commissioner
Deed of covenant	An agreement whereby Scouting can recover the tax paid by an individual on the amounts given to Scouting.
DESA	District Explorer Scout Administrator
DESC	District Explorer Scout Commissioner
Dev	Abbreviation for Development – used in conjunction with other initials to signify an appointment e.g. ACC(Dev)
Dining shelter	A canvas shelter used in camp to protect diners from the elements
Dinizulu	The name of a Zulu Chief who met Baden -Powell during the boar war. It was Dinizulu's wooden necklace which was used as the first wood badge beads
Disclosure	The information disclosed by an adult applicant offering their services to Scouting on the CRB disclosure application form
Dismiss	A command given at the end of a parade. When it is given you turn to your right at the alert and salute. You are then free to leave the parade
Distance learning	Method of learning that can be completed on your own at your own speed. uses video, e-learning and workbooks
Distress signal	Six blasts per minute on a whistle or flashes of a light to signify distress on the hills The answer if you receive the signal is three blasts / flashes per minute
District	A Scout District is made up of a number of individual Groups led by the District Commissioner
District Commissioner	A person appointed by the County/Area Commissioner to lead a Scout District and support the work of the Scout Groups
District Chairman	Person who leads the administrative support of the Scout District and Chairs the District Executive Committee Meeting
District Executive Committee	The committee which supports the work of the District Commissioner in the administration of the Scout District
District Explorer Scout Administrator	Person who maintains District Explorer Scouts administration
District Explorer Scout Commissioner	Person responsible to the District Commissioner for the management of Explorer Scouting in the District
District Team	The general term used to include the DC and all ADC's, advisors, District Leaders etc.
District Treasurer	An elected member of the District Executive Committee who maintains effective financial controls in a Scout District
Dixie	A type of pan with overlapping lid and removable handle used in camp. They often come in sets of three, which stack inside each other for packing. The lids can be used as a frying pan
Dob Dob Dob	Reply as part of the original Wolf Cub opening ceremony or "Grand Howl" made by the Cubs after the Duty Sixer had said Dyb Dyb Dyb. The phrased are from the initials for "Do our best" and Do your best"
Do your best	Cub Scout motto
DofE	Duke of Edinburgh – Short form for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
Dreams	A fried sandwich (containing usually jam or cheese) served at camp for breakfast
Dresser, Camp	A camp gadget made to hold cooking equipment
Dry pit	A pit dog in camp to dispose of waste. Not used much today.
DSL	District Scout Leader
Duke of Edinburgh's Award	A youth programme in which young people aged 14-25 years can achieve nationally recognised awards
DVSL	District Venture Scout Leader
Dyb Dyb Dyb	Part of the original Wolf Cub opening ceremony or "Grand Howl" made by the Duty Sixer before the rest of the pack replied Dob Dob Dob. The phrases are from the initials for "Do our best" and Do your best"
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Eccles caravan	Caravan presented to BP on the occasion of Scouting’s 21^st anniversary at Arrowe Park at the Jamboree along with a Rolls Royce car and a pair of braces (All that BP wanted when asked)
e-learning	Method of distance learning using interactive training on a computer using CD Rom or the internet
Elevation sling	Term used in first aid to describe a bandage use to elevate an arm
Elsan	A make of chemical toilet used in camp but is often the general term used for a chemical toilet
Emergency card	A card carried by individuals on a hike which details what to do in an emergency
Emergency rations	High energy food carried for emergency use when hiking
Energy Efficiency Award	Obsolete special award gained by "Scouts"
Environment Award	A group award
EOP	Equal opportunities policy
Equal opportunities	It is the Scout Association's policy not to discriminate against anyone on the grounds of class, ethnic origin, gender, race, nationality, marital or sexual status mental or physical ability, political or religious belief
ES	Explorer Scout
ESC	European Scout Committee
Escape route	Alternative route to be used in an emergency . These are to be included in route cards when preparing for a hike.
Escort	The two "Scouts" who escort the flag on parade. They march one pace behind and either side of the flag bearer
ESL	Explorer Scout Leader
ESO	European Scout Office
Evaluation	A review of programme or activities or abilities
Executive	The group of people who meet at Group, District or County to act as managing trustees
Explorers	Short term for Explorer Scouts - The fourth section for young people aged 14 -18
Explorer Award	Obsolete third progressive training award for 13-14 year olds in the Troop
Explorer Belt	Programme element of the Explorer Scout and Scout Network programme which encourages exploration in another Country if the activity is successful they are awarded the explorer belt which is worn with uniform
Explorer Scout	An invested member of the Movement aged between 14 and 18 (there is some flexibility in this age range)
Explorer Scout Leader	The adult responsible for the running of an Explorer Scout Unit
Explorer Scout Unit	This is the collective name given to a grouping of Explorer Scouts who meet together as a section
Extension Scouting	Term previously used for special need Scouting
External Award Recognition	Reference to recognised awards for Leaders and Commissioners in Providing Voluntary Youth Services or Managing Voluntary Youth Services. Accredited by the NOCN
Eyes right (or left)	Command given on parade when you should turn your head in the direction given. If the leader of the section you also give a full Scout salute. If not you do not salute
F
F	Abbreviation for Fellowship – used in conjunction with other abbreviation to signify an adult appointment -e.g. ACC(F)
Facilitator	A person who has recognised competence levels in helping others to learn within the movement
Fact Sheet	Information sheets available from the Information Centre at Gilwell park or as handouts on adult training courses
Faith Award	A Group award
Fall in	Instruction used primarily in the Scout Troop to bring Scouts together
Family badge	Obsolete Cub Scout badge which encourages the Cub Scout to be more aware of the wider Scout Family
Family camp	A Camp where "Scouts" camp with their families and take part in activities with the other families organised by the Leaders and Helpers
FDO	Field Development Officer
Fell	Abbreviation for Fellowship – used in conjunction with other abbreviation to signify an adult appointment -e.g. ACC(Fell)
Fellowship	A group of individuals who are members of the movement at District or County level and support the County or District
Field Commissioner	An obsolete title - the members of HQ Staff who are responsible for assisting County Commissioners are now called Field Development Officers. Working in a number of Counties in the same geographical area. Now called Filed Development Officers
Field Development Officer	A member of HQ Staff who is responsible for assisting County Commissioners. The work in a number of Counties in the same geographical area
First Beaver Scout Badge	Obsolete first progressive training award in the Beaver Scout Section
First Class Badge	The first class badge was the second and final progressive training badge in the Scout section until the changes in the 1970’s
First response course	A first aid course drawn up by the Scout and Guide Associations as the minimum requirement for warranted adults in Scouting
First Gilwell Park Scout Group	The Group to which all Wood Badge Holders belong. It has an annual meeting in the form of the Gilwell Reunion in September every year. BP was the only Scout Master of the Group
First star test	The original first award in the Wolf Cubs
Five year service award	Certificate of recognition of 5 years service as and adult to Scouting
Flag break	A ceremony when the countries flag is "broken" or unfurled at the top of a flag pole or else it is hoisted at the start of the day or event
Flag down	A ceremony when the countries flag is lowered to the bottom of a flag pole at the end of the day or event
Fly	The part of a flag away from the flagpole
Flysheet	The outer canvas over a tent which helps to insulate the tents inhabitants from the elements
Food Hygiene regulations	Government regulations covering food safety. Whilst not specifically applicable to Scout cooking the basic guidelines should be followed
Form A	Registration of a new Scout District
Form AA	Appointment of adults application
Form Air	Air activity authorisation
Form Cave	Caving authorisation
Form C2	Change of registration of a Scout Group
Form C	Registration of a new Scout Group
Form CA	Climbing Abseiling authorisation
Form CE	Confidential Enquiry Form
Form CS	Cancellation of Adult appointment / suspension
Form GS	For to apply for awards for good service of adults including Honorary Scouter certificates
Form H	Obsolete Form used to apply for Gallantry awards
Form CGM	Application for Meritorious conduct, Gallentary, and Cornwall Scout Badge
Form I	Obsolete Form used to apply for Good service awards
Form K	Form used to apply for Meritorious conduct awards
Form L	Obsolete Form used to apply for long service awards
Form M	Mountaineering and hillwalking authorisation
Form MB	Application for a small bus (minibus) permit
Form O	Off road cycling authorisation
Form PC	Permission to camp application
Form PS	Permission to hold a Beaver Scout Sleepover
Form RF	Reference form for adult appointments
Form S	Snow sports authorisation
Form W	Water activities authorisation
Form WB	Wood Badge Application Form
Forum	A meeting of adults and young people to discuss and decide matters concerning the section ( previously the Patrol Leaders Council / Sixers Council)
Four handed seat	A method of carrying a patient by two people linking hands and providing a back support with the other hand.
Founder	See Baden-Powell
Frame tent	A type of tent where the canvas is held tight over a framework of poles (usually light alloy or steel)
Frapping	Frapping is winding round cordage - it is used to finish off and tighten up a lashing
Free time	Time at camp when no activities are planned – but the young people are still supervised
Friends of Scouting	National Group of interested people who wish to support Scouting. They pay an membership fee annually to HQ
Friendship award	International friendship award aimed at promoting international activities and widening members understanding of world scouting gained collectively by a section’s members or a Group
Fun & friends	Beaver Scout motto
Fuzz Stick	A piece of wood whittled to expose fine slivers still attached to the stick. It is stuck in the ground and used as kindling to start a fire
G
G	Abbreviation used to signify General duties – in conjunction with other initial e.g. ADC(G)
Gadget	Items constructed in camp, which improve the camping environment, such as gateways, dressers, racks, camp shower, seats etc. These are usually constructed out of materials found on site and using pioneering skills
Gallantry Awards	Awards for members usually who have carried out acts involving an element of personal risk. they are the Bronze Cross, Silver Cross, Gilt Cross A Bar and the Chief Scout's Commendation for Gallantry
Games box	A collection of equipment used for games
Gang show	A scout show of songs and sketches. Originally national shows run by Ralph Reader who wrote much of the original material An Official Gang show has to be registered
Garter tabs	Green fabric strips fastened to elastic ring worn under the turnover tops of socks when wearing the kilt or previously with Cub & Scout uniform when shorts were worn.
Gateway Award	A special training programme for 14-25 year olds with severe special needs. The National Federation of Gateway Clubs offers the award
Gaz stove	Gaz is a trade mark for camping gas but is often used as a general term for gas equipment used in camp
GCA training	Group Scout Leader, Commissioner, Administrator – abbreviation used to describe the GCA training course for adults
Getting Started	Collective term for Modules 1-4 of Adult Training. This must be completed before a warrant can be issued.
Gen	Abbreviation for general duties – used in conjunction with other initials to signify an appointment – e.g. ADC(Gen)
Gorge walk	This is a walk which follows the route of a river through gorges.
Gidney Cabin	A small building on the training ground at Gilwell park used as the course members meeting place on outdoor courses
Gift aid	A special type of cash donation where tax can be reclaimed on the amount donated
Gilcraft	Pseudonym for no one person but for various members of the 1st Gilwell Park Group used as author of early Scouting publications in the Gilcraft series
Gilt Cross	Award for gallantry
Gilwell	Gilwell Park - National HQ and training centre located at Chingford in London. Opened in 1919
Gilwell canteen	A form of cooking pan and plate set.
Gilwell oak	The large oak tree which stands in the middle of the training ground at Gilwell Park
Gilwell Park	National HQ and training centre located at Chingford in London - Opened in 1919
Gilwell necker Gilwell neckerchief	The scarf worm by members of the 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group - Open to all adults throughout the world who have completed their wood badge training
Gilwell reunion	The annual meeting of the 1^st Gilwell Park Scout Group open to all Wood Bade Holders. - Held in September every year at Gilwell Park
Gilwell scarf	The scarf worm by members of the 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group - Open to all adults throughout the world who have completed their wood badge training
Gilwell woggle	Woggle in the form of a turks head woggle work by adults who have gained the Wood Badge
Ging gan gooley	The "words" of a famous scout song
Global village	A "village" of displays and activities aimed at showing issues related to the various areas of the world. - Often these are included in Jamboree, Moot and Camporee activities
Gilwell Woggle	A special woggle that can be worn by adults who have completed their Wood Badge training
Going-up ceremony	A simple ceremony to mark the transfer of young people from ones section to another
Gold Arrow	Obsolete highest progressive award in the Cub Scout section
Gone home	The term used in Scouting when a member has died. The symbol of a circle with a dot in the centre of it is the "gone home" tracking symbol
Good turn	A kind act shown towards another. The aim of every scout at least once per day
GPS	Global Positioning Satalite - Used to assist navigation (an electronic compass)
Grand Howl	The opening and closing ceremony used by Cub Scouts at their meetings
Grease pit	A pit dug in camp and the opening covered with a wooden framework supporting grasses/ferns etc to act as a filter. Dirty water can be poured into it and the waste food etc is collected on the filter and this is burnt on the fire. The water soaks away into the earth.
Grid reference	A means of pinpointing the position of a place shown on a map. Usually 6 figure references are used. They are prefixed with the OS Map sheet reference followed by the first three numbers (Eastings) along the bottom of the map and the next three (Northings) up the side of the map.
Group	A Scout group consisting of one or more of the training sections registered via the District at HQ
Group Awards	There are three awards open to all within a Group - Environment Award, Faith Award & International Friendship Award
Groupings	Most Scouting takes place in groups working on activities these are referred to as Groupings and are of suitable size for the activity.
Group Badge	Badge worn by members of a Scout Group to identify them
Group Chairman	The person nominated annually by the GSL who chairs the Group Executive Committee
Group Leader’s Meeting	A regular meeting of all Leaders ( and sometimes Assistants and Helpers) to over see the running of the Group and to ensure links between the sections
Group nametape	Cloth strip containing the Groups name worn on uniform
GSL	Group Scout Leader
Group Scout Leader	Person appointed by the District Commissioner to manage the Group
Group Secretary	Adult who provides administrative support to a Scout Group and its Executive Committee
Group Treasurer	Adult who maintains financial records in the Scout Group
Guard of honour	A line or lines of "Scouts" at the entrance to a building including flag bearer (and escorts) as a formal welcome or as a mark of respect at a funeral etc.
Guide Association	The sister Movement of The Scout Association founded by Baden-Powell in 1910. It is a separate registered charity with its own structure
Guidelines	Documents issued by HQ to provide further guidelines over and above those in POR
Guy line	The ropes which run from a tent to the pegs and are the means of support for ensuring the tent remains upright in all weathers
H
Haft	The shaft of an axe
Halyard	The thin cordage used on a flag pole to run the flag up the pole
Hand signals	Traditional signals used to specify how "Scouts" should fall in on parade. In lines tallest to shortest, in patrols in a circle etc. They can be found in old BP Handbooks such as "Scouting for Boys"
Harness	The special support used when rock climbing
Hawkhurst	The National Scout Adventure Centre on banks of Kielder Water in Northumberland
Hay box	A method of cooking using a box of straw to keep food warm – a type of slow cooker used in camp
Headquarters	National Scout Headquarters of the UK Scout Association
Helper	An adult who helps with running of a section within a Group occasionally such as on a rota
Hitch	A form of knot used to fasten a rope to a spar
Hoist	The side of a flag nearest the flagpole - To raise a flag to the top of the flagpole
Home Contact	A person who acts as the contact between those on an activity and their families, and Scouting contacts in the event of any incidents. They are not related to anyone on the activity and must have details of all on the event and local scout contacts
Honorary Scouter	A title conferred on an adult who has given at least 10 years service to Scouting as a warranted leader once he has handed in his warra