" Brotherhood of the Open Air and Service "

 Rover Scout Standard (back to top)

Knowledge

• Have read "Scouting for Boys" and "Rovering to Success" or any other suitable book on Rover Scouting and be able to discuss with the Rover Scout Leader or his nominee, topics taken from these books.

Religion

• Be able to explain to the Rover Scout Leader or his nominee, the obligations imposed upon him by his own religious faith or any religious faith that he believes in.

Leadership Training

• Have attended a Unit Leader Training Basic Course organised by The Singapore Scout Association.

Community Service

• Either assist in a Cadet Scout Unit, Scout Unit or Venture Scout Unit, for a minimum period of two months.

• Or participate actively in a community service project organised by the Unit, District, Headquarters or in any other community service project approved by the Rover Scout Leader.

Scouting Skills

Acquire the following skills and be able to instruct in these skills:

• Knots

  Demonstrate to the Rover Scout Leader or his nominee the following:

  • any three knots useful in camp or at sea.
  • any three rescue knots.
  • square and diagonal lashings.
  • Be able to instruct all of the above. 

First Aid

• Reach a high standard in first aid using the Ministry of Education's syllabus on First Aid (up to Secondary 3 level) as a guide.

Association's Organisational Structure

• Know the Singapore Scout Association's set-up and organisational structure which should include the functions and responsibilities of
  • the Scout Council
  • the Commissioner Council.

Self-Examination & Investiture

Before being awarded the Rover Scout Standard, the Rover Squire must under-go the Self-Examination followed by the Investiture. (See notes on The Self-Examination & Investiture Ceremony)

 Advanced Rover Scout Standard (back to top)

Leadership Training

• Have attended a Unit Leader Training Advanced Course organised by The Singapore Scout Association.

Community Service

• Be part of a committee which is responsible in planning and organising a community service project of the Unit, District or Headquarters. 

Comradeship

• Be part of a committee which is responsible in planning and organising a social function, e.g. A Rover Nite.
• or Have attended a Rover Moot, Jamboree or Exchange Programme.

Community Service Skills

• First Aid: Qualify for the Adult Certificate of the St. John's Ambulance Association or the Singapore Red Cross Society.
• or Life Saving: Attain the level of the Bronze Medallion. 
• or Fire-fighting: Have successfully completed an approved fire-fighting course.

Responsibility

• Acquire the knowledge or skills necessary to instruct and test on any one of the proficiency badges in the Cadet Scout or Scout Section. 
• or Prepare and instruct a group of boys pursuing a proficiency badge in the Cadet Scout or Scout Section.

Self-development

• Acquire or pursue a totally new skill or knowledge that would be beneficial to yourself, keeping in mind the principles of personal growth and self-development.
• It should preferably be something which bears no direct relation to your occupation. It should not be some skills or knowledge that you has already acquired prior to this stage. The subject chosen should be approved by your Rover Scout Leader.
• After acquiring the new skill or knowledge, the Rover Scout must be able to convey it to his Rover Scout Leader or Unit (either by means of a demonstration or by conducting a course or both).

 Baden Powell Award (back to top)

Project

• The Rover Scout must choose and plan a project, and keep a record of his activities. At least three times during the period of his project he must report his progress to his Unit, producing his record, supported by any models, charts, maps or other exhibits which may be needed to elucidate it. On these occasions he may seek advice or assistance from his Unit if he feels he needs it.
• A project may be defined as a self-imposed task, demanding skills, application and care, that would be beneficial to himself or the community.
• The Rover Scout picks the subject of this project for himself. There is no restriction on his choice of subject but it should be formally approved by the Rover Scout Leader as suitable, challenging and worthwhile.
• When the Rover Scout is satisfied that the Project is completed, a demonstration of the result of the work should be given to the District Commissioner or his designate.
• The District Commissioner or his designate, after seeking necessary expert advice, then decides if a satisfactory standard has been attained.

Expedition

• Lead an expedition or journey comprising of Rover Scouts (a small group is preferred) extending over a minimum period of 4 consecutive days, with 3 nights out.
• The expedition or journey must be organised by himself and approved by his Rover Scout Leader as of sufficiently high standard.
• The expedition or journey may be by land or water, at home or abroad, but it must present a definite test of endurance as well as be calculated to bring out the qualities of self-reliance, initiative, determination and leadership. He must submit a log of the expedition or journey to the District Commissioner or his designate at its conclusion.
• The District Commissioner or his designate, after seeking necessary expert advice, then decides if a satisfactory standard has been attained.

Service

• The Rover Scout must give 12 months continuous service with any Section, in the capacity of an assistant Unit Leader, to the satisfaction of the Unit Leader concerned.

National Affairs

The Rover Scout must have a comprehensive knowledge and be able to discuss with his Rover Scout Leader on the following subjects:

• i) know the structure and working of the Republic's Constitution.
• ii) know and explain the procedure for the Singapore General Elections, By-elections and Parliamentary procedures.
• iii) explain the working and judicial powers of

• the Court of Appeal and Judicial Committees
• the Supreme Court
• the High Court
• the Magistrate Court
• the Industrial Arbitration Court
• the Juvenile Court.

• iv) know the function of a trade union and the structure and organisation of the National Trade Union Congress or any of its large affiliated Unions.

Nomination and Interview

Before being awarded the Baden-Powell Award, the Rover Scout must:

• i) in his personal opinion and in the opinion of his Unit, has set an example of the Scout way of life and has carried out the Rover Scout motto "Brotherhood of the Open Air and Service".
• ii) be nominated by his Rover Scout Leader.
• iii) have an interview with his District Commissioner.