Scouts of the National Scout Organizations wear uniforms made of different materials and designs. But there is one feature of the scout uniform that is universal in use. This item is the neckerchief. It is the distinguishing feature of Scout Uniforms all over the world.
You may encounter boys and/or adult wearing light brown shirts and off-shade of brown pants, but you cannot really set them apart as Scouts unless they wear a neckerchief. Any boy or adult who wears a neckerchief is presumed to be a Scout.
Uses
The neckerchief is a handy item in ones equipment. In fact it serves many practical purposes. It ca be used as a tourniquet and a bandage. In the absence of a hat, it sometimes serves to protect the head form the heat of the sun. During cold evenings, Scouts sit around the campfire with neckerchief slides pulled close to the neck. During emergencies in the forest, and when you are in need of signal flags, neckerchiefs admirably come to the rescue. In the absence of ropes, neckerchiefs may also be joined together to be used as one.
The official neckerchief slide is is the form of a wooden Carabao head.
The carabao is an animal of burden which is so valuable, an asset to the Filipino farmer in plowing and harrowing the rice fields and in transporting farm produce to market. It characteristics are representative of the qualities and values which is highly appreciated by Filipinos.
Thus, it is regarded as the national animal of the Philippines. This characteristic also typifies what B.P. calls “good character” in a person, one who uses his full potential to render selfless service to all.
To a Filipino, the carabao is a symbol of humility, patience, industry, strength, and persistence, characteristics which are held highly by every Filipino. Its ability to adapt to varying circumstances and which enables it to accomplish its task is reminiscent of the courage of the Filipino to face and triumph over insurmountable odds for the greater good of all. Being a gentle lovable animal, the carabao exemplifies the Filipinos’ kindness, friendliness and hospitality.
The slide is made of soft wood taken from the branch of a santol tree (Sandoricum Koetjape). It could also be taken from farm wood trees. . The fruit of which is golden in appearance when ripe, and its pulp is nutritiously delicious. The roots of this tree grow deep into the earth that makes it stand firm against the wind and it has crown that provides shade and coolness for the tired traveller and worker. These qualities make the tree stand for gentleness of character of a Filipino in his relationship and for the firmness by which he stands in order to uphold what is right, just,and true.
In response to environmental preservation efforts, BSP uses recycled, plastic bold cast (PBC) materials in its carabao slide.
How to Wear the Neckerchief
First, roll the long edge upon over itself evenly in several flat folds leaving about 6 inches form the apex of the neckerchief. The place it high around the neck and draw the neckerchief slide up over the ends and adjust to fit snugly. The slide is one first distance from the chin. Fix the two ends of your neckerchief below th slide in even rolls.
hey where to buy the the thing to put in the neckerchief?
You can buy this thing, called “carabao slide” either in national scout shop or in your council.
when is the jamboree
cir pwde po bang magtanong bakit tuwing buwan nang october ginaganap ang boys scout
Kasi ang October ay buwan para sa iskawting o scouting month. Kaya pagdating ng Oct 01 ay may ginaganap na sunrise parade at torch parade naman sa katapusan ng b uwan.
Sir,,good morning po,,
tanung ko lang po kung tuwing kailan pwedeng suutin ung mga fancy slides??
Sir,,good morning po,,
tanung lang po kung tuwing kailan po pwedeng magsuot ng fancy slides??
Sir,,Good Morning po,,
tanung ko lang po kung tuwing kailan po pwedeng magsuot ng mga fancy slides??
Hi Sir, just want to ask if you have a listing of people who were scout citizen awardees since 1976 to 1994? I was an SCA more than 2 decades ago while i was in HS in Bohol Council.
Thank you.
Greetings Fellow SCA Juphil Apale, I am SCA John APolinario CA#11806 1993 Recipient from the Metro Manila South Council. I hope that all SCA can get united in one roof. Hopefully We can gather all the SCA and have our forum as well.
Happy Scouting.
Gud day po ask q lang kc ung anak ko sasali sa boyscout and presently in his 1st year in high school sa manila high. ang uniform daw nila ay black pants , the shirt is not yet discussed and un ngang neckerchief na red at slide…………bakit iba yata ang color ng pants nila? thanks po.
dear sir,
ask ko lng po kung ma-crecredit ba ng BSP un scout training seminars na ginawa ko dito sa Thailand,as far i know Thailand is a member of the WOSM, teacher po ako dito sa Thailand and kakatapos ko lng po ng BASIC TRAINING COURSE of becoming ADULT scout..and I’m planning to undergo seminars ATC (Advance Training Courese) to earn the wood badge and the Gilwel necker..salamat po!
Hi there…
I’m a little scout….
I just want to ask if how i am going to earn a badge???
(//_-) _Allen_27
Kailangan pong ma-accomplish ang mga requirments ng isang proficiency badge bago ito ma-earn.
at magkakaroon ka ng oportuniting na gawin at tapusin ang mga requirments sa pagtaas ng rank mo.
anu po ba ang slide?
a woogle or something like a carabao head used to hold the neckerchief around your neck.
ayun yung kalabaw
SIR tanong ko lng po pano po ba makakuha ng merit badges?
tnx ..
im a eagle scout makakakuha ka nyan sa bawat pag taas m ng rank
makukuha mo ang isang mirit badge kung mag kakaroon kayo ng isang activity…
hi there!!! im new to boys scout and im having trouble with my uniform i cant find the right size !! and i just sign up last 06-23-11!! im 2yr hs in usc nc
pwede ka gumamit ng size for the staff kung malaki ka kc pag pang mga staff ang sizes ay m,l,xl,
this is a nice site.
it would be more informative if images are included per topic (e.g. the slide and neckerchief – must show each type / kind of neckerchief [and slide] used per rank and per designation if possible… the WOSM neckerchief can also be included).
by the way, additional information, the reason why the WOSM’s neckerchief is color violet because it represents world brotherhood, the same color as with our world brotherhood badge.
Why are others color violet yung slide? Pareho kay Binay!
Vice President Jejomar C. Binay is the Chairman of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), Asia Pacific Region for almost 4 years. This is the reason why he is wearing the WOSM Scout uniform. Violet or Purple is the color of the WOSM (please look at the color of your WOSM badge on your Scout uniform). Why we have WOSM badge on our Scout uniform? Those member countries of WOSM is wearing a WOSM badge on their Scout uniform.
Thanks
tama un wearing of that slide is para lang un sa mga members ng WOSM
Hi there … Im a little Scout … Curios lan ako what is “WOSM”?
Please explain Further….
Thank’s
here in Cebu there are some scouting that are not really is it I just want that monitor the scouting with both of the day and the night session because some are not helping together to form an organization…specifically in city going to the south
there are some leaders that are not doing there job….
please help us…and i will tell you.
what is the new neckerchief of the boy scout of the Philippines???????? because I saw a neckerchief with (26th APR Jamboree) in a yellow border…..
We dont have new neckerchief. As you said it was a neckerchief during 26th APR Jamboree. We call it commemorative neckerchief it should be worn during the said Jamboree and after the event keep it as part if their souvenirs.
Thanks
Sir,,bawal na po itong suotin sa iba pang/susunod pang scouting activities??
wala lang yan style lang yang necker na may yellow sa edges….ganyan naman sa akin!
Cgro………..^_^
e what if color ORANGE po yung neckerchirf nya?? ano po ang meaning nun??
and also ano po ba ang pinakamataas na antas ng scout sa Pilipinas??
green with yellow border is for boy scouts, red with yellow border is for senior scouts, and yellow with green border is for KAB scouts.
For You Information Sir,
All Scouts and Scouts Leaders Neckerchief has no longer yellow pipping.
Thanks
For You Information Sir,
All Scouts and Scouts Leaders Neckerchief has no more pipping.
Thanks
how about if ang neckerchief is green with a yellow border?
Only the staff and board members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement are allowed to wear WOSM neckerchief.
Vice President Binay is the current chairman of WOSM APR that is the reason why he is wearing that kind of neckerchief.
The said neckerchief can not be allowed to swapped or trade.
He also wearing the BSP Scout Leader Uniform and Neckerchief because he is the BSP National President. Please don’t be confused.
kapag yung sa pic sa site na 2 that means scouter sia pag violet as in near purple i think para sa den chief yun
WOW! WHAT A GREAT DEFINITION OF THE ONE CLASSIFICATION OF SCOUT IDEALS… THANK YOU!
Dear Jogn Paul,
Thank you for your inquary regarding wearing WOSM neckerchief.
Only the staff and board members of the World Organizatuon of the Scout Movement are allowed to wear that kind of neckerchief.
Vice President Binay is the current chairman of WOSM APR that is the reason why he is wearing that kind of neckerchief.
The said neckerchief can not be allowed to swapped or trade.
ano po ba meaning kapag color violet na ung necker na sinosout!! ka2lad kay sir. binay!! ^______^
Si Vice President Binay po is the current chairman of WOSM APR that is the reason po why he is wearing that kind of neckerchief.