You join a Troop in your neighborhood and become a member of one of the Patrols in it. A Patrol is a group of eight girls, under the command of a Patrol Leader. Each Patrol is called after a bird or a flower, and has that flower or bird embroidered on its flag. The Patrol is the team for play or for work, and each Patrol endeavors—or at least considers itself—to be the best in the Troop.
If there is no Troop in your neighborhood you can become a “Lone Scout.” That is, you can make the promise, carry out the Scout Law and all the practices by yourself, and you can wear the uniform and win the badges.
For this you must report and be registered. That is, if you cannot hear of a Scout officer near you, write to the Secretary at Headquarters, tell her where you live and she will put you in touch with the nearest officer who will register you and help you.
Scout Ranks
At first you rank as a Candidate until you pass your Tenderfoot tests. Then you can go on and rise to the following ranks:—
- Candidate.
- Tenderfoot.
- Second-Class Scout.
- First-Class Scout.
- Corporal.
- Patrol Leader.
- Senior Scout or Citizen Scout.
HOW TO BECOME A TENDERFOOT
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