Scout Law

The Scout Law is a core part of the Scout method, which is defined as a system of progressive self-education. In this system, the Scout Law sets out a policy framework, after making the scout their lives.

Originally, the Scout Law by the founder of Scouting, Robert Baden- Powell, formulated. Based on different Scout associations have developed their own formulations that differ in content usually only slightly.

  • 8.1 1976 Federation of Swiss Girl Scouts (BSP )
  • 8.2 1976 Swiss Scouts (SPB )
  • 8.3 The Current of the Scout Movement Switzerland 1987

The original of Robert Baden -Powell

After Young Knights of the Empire; italics closest possible German translation.

  • A Scout's honor is to be trusted. On the honor of a scout is reliable.
  • A Scout is loyal to the King, and to his officers, and to his parents, his country, his Employers, and to Those under his orders. A Scout is loyal to the ( British ) king and his officials, his parents, his country, his superiors and those who are under his command.
  • A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others. The duty of a scout is to be useful and to help others.
  • A Scout is a friend to all, and a brother to every other Scout, no matter to what social class the other belongs. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother of every Scout, no matter belongs to which social class the other.
  • A Scout is courteous. A Scout is courteous.
  • A Scout is a friend to animals. A Scout is a friend of all animals.
  • A Scout obeys orders of his parents, patrol leader, or scout master without question. A Scout follows the instructions of his parents, his cornet or scout leader without question.
  • A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties. A Scout smiles and whistles in all difficulties.
  • A Scout is thrifty. A Scout is thrifty.
  • A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.

German original version of the Boy Scouts Book of Alexander Lion in the 1st edition, 1909

The commandments of the Boy Scouts

Source: Franz Ludwig Habbel: The World Scout Movement. Publisher The White Knight, Regensburg 1921

The Scout Law of the German Scout Association of Saint George

Version of 1930

Valid until 1949

Version of 1949

Valid until 1971

Guidelines from 1971

Between 1971 and 2005 there was no scout law in the DPSG. It had been replaced by four guidelines.

Version of 2005

Note: accounted for the highest number of votes in a survey of members on this version. Subsequently, it was decided at the Federal Convention of 2005 DPSG with the new order.

As a Girl Scout ... / As a Boy Scout ...

  • I meet ... all people with respect and have all Scouts and Guides as siblings.
  • I 'm confident ... and with open eyes through the world.
  • I am polite ... and help where it is needed.
  • I ... do not do anything halfway and will not give up even in trouble.
  • ... I develop their own opinions and stand for this one.
  • ... I say what I think and do what I say.
  • I live ... simple and environmentally conscious.
  • I ... stand by my origin and my faith.

The control concept of the Christian Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts

The Association of Christian Scouts and Guides (VCP ) has no uniform scout rules, but uses a flexible framework of self- formulated group of rules that may differ between the groups and to be adapted to changes in group situations. The Federal Rules of VCP suggests the following content for the rules, additions and omissions are possible:

  • Plan together, work, play - not against each other;
  • Impose done nothing - do something;
  • Swallow not all - say what I do not like;
  • Do something together - alone I reach less;
  • Participate in a group - do not stand at the edge;
  • Watch - nothing accept unaudited;
  • Breaking new ground - nothing for immutable;
  • Join - do not let others think for themselves;
  • Learn from others - do not insist on their own point of view;
  • Help others - not only think of themselves.

By way of derogation use different subdivisions of the VCP solid scout laws. As an example, the Scout Law of the VCP country Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar listed:

Sources: Federal regulations of the Union of Christian Scouts and Guides; Provincial Code of VCP Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar.

The Boy Scouts rules of the Federation of Scouts and Guides ( BdP )

  • I want to be helpful and considerate.
  • I want to respect the other.
  • I want to contribute to the friendship of all Scouts.
  • I want to be honest and reliable.
  • I want to be critical and take responsibility.
  • I do not want to dodge trouble.
  • I want to learn about nature and help to get them.
  • I want to control myself.
  • I want to serve the peace and put me to the community in which I live.

Source: Federal Regulations of the Association of Scouts and Guides ( BdP )

The laws of scouts Baptist Scout Association (BPS )

1 The Pathfinder speaks the truth 2 The Scout is loyal. 3 The Scout is helpful 4 The Scout is friendly towards all people 5 The Scout is polite and courteous 6 The Pathfinder protects plants and animals 7 The Scout is obedient 8 The Pathfinder does not avoid difficulties 9 The Pathfinder is frugal. 10 The Pathfinder keeps clean in thought, word and deed

Source: Conception of the BPS ( Baptist Scouts )

The rules of the Royal Rangers

A Royal Ranger is:

  • Vigilant: mentally, physically and spiritually
  • Pure: physically, in his thoughts and speeches
  • Honestly, he 's not lying, not cheating, not stealing
  • Brave: even in criticism and danger he remains brave
  • True to his family, community, his tribe and to his friends
  • Polite: he has a good demeanor is kind and considerate
  • Obediently before God and conscience, towards parents, managers and supervisors
  • Spiritually: he prays, reads the Bible and testifies of Jesus Christ

The Scout Law in Switzerland

1976 Federation of Swiss Girl Scouts (BSP )

  • Be sincere!
  • Help where you can!
  • Overcome difficulties!
  • Choose and put a beat!
  • Be reliable!
  • Protect the nature!
  • Search and bring joy!
  • Understand and respect!

1976 Swiss Scouts (SPB )

  • A Scout is honest with himself and others.
  • A Scout is true to his faith and respects the beliefs of others.
  • A Scout wears care to nature and all life.
  • A Scout helps where he can.
  • A Scout is a good comrade.
  • A Scout himself together.
  • A Scout can fit into the community.
  • A Scout overcomes difficulties with humor.
  • A scout can do without.
  • A Scout is prepared to take responsibility.

The Current of the Scout Movement Switzerland 1987

We want Scout

  • Be open and honest
  • Seek pleasure and pass on
  • Offer our help
  • Decide and take responsibility
  • Understand and respect other
  • Share with each other
  • Care contribute to nature and all life
  • Encounter difficulties with confidence

The Scout Law of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Austria

The Pathfinder / The Scout

The Scout Law of the Boy Scouts of Germany Christian

Preamble: The Christian scout turns his life according to his Lord Jesus Christ.

The Scout Law of the German Federal scouts

Source: German Scout Association, Federal Rules 1998

The Boy Scouts rules of the German Scout Association mosaic

Source: Federal Constitution of the German Scout Association mosaic, Federal Rules

The Boy Scouts of rules Heliand scouts

I promise to do my best to align my life in thought, word and deed to the Scouts rules:

The AP- Scout - law of AP- Scouts

An AP Scout

  • Helpful
  • Sincere
  • Reliable
  • Eager to work
  • Honest
  • Companionable and loyal.

He protects nature, is true to his faith and respects the beliefs of others, honoring his family, and keeps pure in thought, word and deeds

The Union Internationale des Guides et Scouts d'Europe Scout Law ( UIGSE )

The following formulation is for all German member associations UIGSE binding ( Protestant Boy Scouts of Europe, Catholic Scout Association of Europe, Catholic Scout Association in Europe - Austria, Swiss Boy Scouts of Europe). In addition to the below " male " version, there is a slightly different formulation for the Girl Scouts.

Source: Union Internationale des Guides et Scouts d'Europe: the promise and law

Similar formulations are also used by other organizations of Europe Scouts who have their roots in the UIGSE or its precursor FSE.

The Scout Law of the Federation of German scouts (BDP )

Version from 1952

  • On the honor of a boy scout can build unshakable.
  • The Scout is loyal and reliable.
  • The Scout is helpful.
  • The Scout is a brother to all Scouts and friend of all people.
  • The Pathfinder is tolerant and chivalrous.
  • The Pathfinder protects plants and animals.
  • The Scout is always in good spirits.
  • The Pathfinder is easy and economical.
  • The Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.

Source: Federal Procedure of the Federal German scouts, decided at the federal Thing 1952 Ludwigstein.

The scout laws of scouts Federal globetrotter ( PbW )

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