VIRTUAL

BASIC TRAINING COURSE FOR LEADERS OF ADULTS (LOA)

December 9 – 11, 2020

SMARTNESS AND
GOOD ORDER
SGL. JOSE E. ESCAŇO, 3BH
Assistant Leader Trainer with CMT
Session Holder
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ALL OVER THE WORLD

All over the world, scouting is moving

All over the world,
you’ll find scouting friends
All over the world
There are million scouts and scouters
For the glory of scouting
Let’s unite and just be one

2. Deep down in my heart

3. Here in Tarlac Council
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Objectives :
At the end of the session, the participants should be
able to:
1. Explain the value of Smartness and Good Order.

2. Demonstrate the different Group formations;

3. Discuss the proper wearing of Scout uniform for

Leader of Adults; and
4. Demonstrate the sequence of activities during
Morning Flag-Raising Ceremonies
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The Need for SMARTNESS

1. Smartness speaks of good discipline.
2. Wearing of correct uniform and shunning
eccentricities is the Leader’s RESPONSIBILITY.
3. Public relation is also the Leader’s
RESPONSIBILITY.
4. Wearing the uniform is an honor and a privilege
and therefore should be worn correctly at all
times.
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The Need for GOOD ORDER

1. Good order is maintained is Scouting through
the use of DRILLS, HAND SIGNALS and
others.
2. Outfit and Groups are also trained to use
WORDS OF COMMAND.
3. ORDERS should be given through Senior
Group Leader whenever possible.
 GROUP WHISTLE CALLS AND SIGNALS

Scouting also makes use of whistle signals.

Most commonly used signal is as follows:
 
1. Attention ____________ one long blast

2. Assembly .________ . . . short, long, short, short, short

3. Group Leaders ._____ _____. short, long, long, short

4. Double Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . successive short

5. Service Group . . . _______ short, short, short, long

6. Program Group . . _______. short, short, long, short

7. Ration Call . ____________ . short, long, short

 GROUP FORMATION
1. Open Single Rank or In-Open Line-Formation
 Signal: Extend both arms horizontally, parallel to the line the Troop
must make.
 Execution: The Patrol lines 6 paces away from the Senior Patrol
Leader. Patrol Leaders take position in front and center of their
Patrols. Patrols form in line two paces behind their patrol leaders.
Intervals between Patrols should be two paces. The Assistant Patrol
Leaders should stay at the right most of their Patrol. The line
automatically dresses right.
 Uses: For general formation, for inspection, in preparing to move from
one point to another.
2. Closed Single Rank or Troop In Closed Line
Formation
 Signal: Extend both arms horizontally, parallel to the line the Troop must take, with
palms closed.
 Execution: Same as Single Rank Except that the Patrol Leaders will position
themselves at the right most of their Patrol while the Assistant Patrol Leaders position
themselves at the left most of their Patrol.
 Uses: Same as Single Rank Formation.
3. Council or Semi-Circle Formation
 Signal: Both arms obliquely downward with palms facing inward. 
 Execution: Patrols fall in a single line semi circular formation in front of the
Senior Patrol Leader. The Patrol Leaders form at the right most of their Patrol.
The Assistant Patrol Leader forms at the left most. Interval between Patrol is
two paces. The Senior Patrol Leader should be 6 paces in front and center of
the formation.
 Uses: For Demonstration, announcements, or special ceremonies
4. “U” Formation
 Signal: Both arms extended side wards with elbows bent at right angles, and
the palms open facing the head as to form the letter U.
 Execution: Patrol form in U formation in front and center of the Senior Patrol
Leader. Patrol Leaders form at the right most of their Patrol while the Assistant
Patrol Leaders form at the left most of their Patrol. Interval between Patrol is
two paces. The Senior Patrol Leader should be 6 paces in front and center of
the formation.
 Uses: For Flag Ceremonies, recognitions, demonstration, instruction, Troop
meeting and some games.
5. Circle Formation
 Signal: Both arms obliquely downward with palms facing inward and being
swung in circular manner from front to rear repeatedly.
 Execution: Patrol form a complete circle around the Senior Patrol Leader.
Patrol Leaders stay at the right most of the Patrol while the Assistant Patrol
Leaders stay at the left most. Interval between Patrol is two paces. The Senior
Patrol Leader should be 6 paces in front and center of the formation.
 Uses: Ceremonies and circular games.
6. Open Column of Patrols
 Signal: Both arm extended forward with the elbow bent at right angels and the
palms open and facing the Senior Patrol Leader.
 Execution: Patrol form in line one behind the other, 6 paces in front of the
Senior Patrol Leader, dressing immediately on the front Patrol and on the right.
Patrol Leaders position themselves in front and center of their Patrol at a
distance of two paces. Intervals between Patrol should be four faces. Assistant
Patrol Leaders positions themselves at the right most of their Patrol.
 Uses: inspection and parade formation.
7. Closed Column of Patrols
 Signal: Same as the Open Column of Patrols except that the palms
are closed in a fist.
 Execution: Same as for open column of Patrol except that the
Patrol Leaders form at the right most of their Patrol and the
Assistant Patrol Leaders form at the left most. Interval between
Patrol is two paces.
 Uses: For inspection and parades.
8. Parallel Formation
 Signal: Arms extended forward at shoulder level with palms open and facing
each other.
 Execution: Patrol form in column 6 paces in front of the Senior Patrol Leader.
Patrol Leaders stay in front of their Patrol while the Assistant Patrol Leader stay
at the rear. Distance between the Senior Patrol Leader and the line of Patrol is
five paces. Interval between Patrol is the length of one arm.
 Uses: For relays and other games. Also for parades or as a preparatory
formation for some Patrol movement.
9. Dismissal
 Execution: Swing arms downward in crossed-front position repeated several
times.
 Uses: for breaking up formation or sending operations.
 GROUP GESTURE AND FIELD SIGNALS

1. Forward- Extend the right arm

upward then it bring it down to the
front at shoulder level showing the
direction of movement.

2. HALT- Bring the hand straight

up with the palm-facing front.

3. Hurry - Closed fisted arm raised

over the head and pumped up and
down.
4. Down - From arms forward at
shoulder level palms down, bring
the palms to waist level.

5. Spread Out - Extend arms

forward at shoulder level. Move the
arms sideward with the palms facing
outward at shoulder level.

6. Assemble - Arms raised over the head

with the pointer finger pointed to the sky.
Move the pointed finger in circular motion and
put it down to where they must assemble.
 7. Turn This Way - Arms raised
sideward and pointing to the direction of
movement.

9. Silence, Alert – scout sign.

10. Parade Rest– Two Taps of the hand on

8. CLOSE UP- closed fist over your the side
head. Means “gather Around me”, Come
closer to Me” 11. Attention– One Tap of the hand on the
side.
GROUP MANUAL OF STAFF

ORDER STAFF – this post is

carried out while the Group
leader is receiving instructions
from his scout officials.
GROUP MANUAL OF STAFF

CARRY STAFF – this post is a

preparatory post before marching
and mobilization.
GROUP MANUAL OF STAFF

PARADE STAFF – this post is

carried out while the Group is in
group formation orders from
scout officials.
GROUP MANUAL OF STAFF

PRESENT STAFF – this post is

carried out once the Group leader
present his group during
meetings, parade and review.
GROUP MANUAL OF STAFF

STAFF SALUTE – this post is

carried out in rendering a Scout
Salute with the group with his
scout officials.
GROUP MANUAL OF STAFF

DIP STAFF – this post is carried

out during the singing of the
National Anthem and awarding of
ribbons to the group.
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THE SCOUT UNIFORM

The Scout Uniform

The Scout uniform gives the Scouts and
Scouters:
 A sense of belonging to a worldwide organization.
 A national symbol of young boys trained to meet the
responsibilities of their duty to GOD and Country, to
Others, and to Self.
 The largest uniformed volunteer organization in the
country. Scout and Scouters are nationally accepted.
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THE SCOUT UNIFORM

The Scout Uniform

Scout Uniform contributes to better and more effective
Scouting:
 It reminds the boys to live up to the Scout Ideals:

 It denotes equality.

 It encourages neat and correct appearance as well as

proper behavior.
 It offers the proper place for the display of his badges

and awards.
 It gives people so much information about the boy. All

these give the boy pride and a desire to achieve more.

SCOUT UNIFORM OF MALE LOA
For : JHS-SHS Head teachers and Principals and Unit Leaders
SCOUT UNIFORM OF MALE LOA
For : GRADE School Head teachers and Principals and Unit Leaders
SCOUT UNIFORM OF FEMALE LOA
TYPE A Uniform

LOA in the
Secondary
Schools should
wear
LONG PANTS.
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SCOUT UNIFORM
SMARTNESS AND GOOD ORDER

GUIDELINES ON UNIFORMS
1. TYPE A – complete uniform consisting of the shirt and pants
(either long or short) with complete patches, strips, badges and
insignia and with neckerchief.
a. Long or short pants for male adult leaders.
b. Skirt (A line), shorts, culottes, long pants for female adult
leaders
c. Short pants for KID.KAB/BOY scouts.
d. Long pants for SENIOR scouts
2. TYPE B – Official pants whether it is long or shorts with white
T-shirts plain or colored with the official BSP neckerchief.
3. TYPE C – Casual or civilian clothes with the official BSP
necherchief.
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SCOUT UNIFORM
SMARTNESS AND GOOD ORDER

WHEN TO WEAR THE UNIFORM 

The Scout Uniform is worn on the following
occasions:
 At all Group and Outfit meetings.
 At camps,educational trips and other activities with the Outfit,
district or Council, the uniforms is worn to and from the camps
with informal clothes being reserved for regular camp routines
 During training courses, conferences and district, council, regional
and national gathering.
 Whenever appearing before the public with uniformed Boy
Scouts.
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SCOUT UNIFORM

WHEN NOT TO WEAR THE UNIFORM

 When soliciting funds or engage in any selling,

marketing or promotional campaign, or in any
commercial venture not related to Scouting
(This does not however, forbid Scouts in
uniform from selling tickets for Scouts benefits
shows, rallies, and similar Scouting events);
 When engage in any endeavor/activity of a

political party;
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SCOUT UNIFORM

WHEN NOT TO WEAR THE UNIFORM

 When appearing professionally on stage, in motion

pictures, or modeling without specific authority from the
National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of the
Philippines;
 When taking part in parades, except for the purpose of

rendering service as a Scout/er or when representing

officially the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, and;
 When one ceases to be a Scout/er through failure to

register; or leaves the Scout Movement for any other

reason.
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The sequence of activities during Morning

Flag-Raising Ceremonies :
1. Formation and Inspection
2. Opening Prayer
3. Singing of the National Anthem
4. Recitation of Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas
5. Recitation of Scout Oath and Law
6. Recitation of BSP Mission and Vision
7. Recitation of Thought for the day
8. Message from the Scout Leader
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RECAP :
1. Explain the value of Smartness and Good Order.
2. Discuss and Demonstrate whistle calls and signals
3. Discuss and Demonstrate Group formations , Gestures and
Field Signals.
4. Discuss and Demonstrate Group manual of staff
5. Discuss the proper wearing of Scout uniform for Leader of
Adults; When and when not to wear Scout uniform
6. Discuss the sequence of activities during Morning Flag-
Raising Ceremonies
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ANY
QUESTIONS ?
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ACTIVITY :
Open the LINK in the CHAT
BOX using GOOGLE FORM
to answer the questions about
SMARTNESS AND GOOD
ORDER.
You are given until 11:30 to
finish this activity.
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A QUOTATION FROM OUR FOUNDER

Dear Leaders of Adults :

“ You are the model to your boys
and your smartness and good
order will reflect on them”
Lord Robert Smith Stephenson Baden Powell
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Session Holder : SGL Jose E. Escano, ALT

w/CMT
Reference : Manual for Trainers – Basic Training