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The Scout Oath and Law
The Scout Oath (also known as the Boy Scout Promise) and the Scout Law share the promise and characteristics that the boy agrees to live by. The Scout Oath is:
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake,
and morally straight.The following is the Scout Law:
A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, [and] Reverent.This is the honor code that scouts live by. They agree to follow this to join Boy Scouts and they reaffirm that they follow this daily to pass each of their rank advancements.
Numerous activities and awards related to these aims of Scouting -- of developing character, citizenship, and mental and physical fitness — are provided by the Boy Scouts program. The highest advancement is the Eagle Scout rank which requires several prerequisite ranks -- which must be earned in order — and many character-building citizenship and fitness activities. The BSA defines eight methods to meet the goals of scouting: ideals (such as the Oath and Law), Patrol Method, outdoor activities, rank advancement, adult association, personal growth, leadership development, and the uniform. These topics are covered throughout this book.
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