Description:
Strip which displays or which has in text form the language in which a Cub Scout, Boy/Varsity Scout, Explorer, or Scouter is familiar with. "Familiar with" is defined by several BSA publications as being able to demonstrate speaking the (sign) language for a five-minute or more period of time; being able to translate into American English that (sign) language for a five-minute or more period; being able to read and write in that language or in the case of American or Enhanced Sign Language, being able to spell words and basic phrases.
Specificially, here are the requirements from an older version of the BSA's Boy Scouts Requirements booklet; the requirements have not changed:
- Carrying on a five-minute conversation in the language
- Translating a two-minute speech or address
- Writing a letter in the language (does not apply to sign languages)
- Translating 200 words from the written word
The requirements are verified by the unit leader, after recieving sufficient evidence of the Scout/Explorers/Scouters' ability to read/write/speak/understand the language. The unit leader or representative should note the personal achievement on the BSA Advancement Report for youth or on the BSA Training Report for adults and submit to the local Council for posting. The unit leader, representative, or in the case of adults, the adult involved may purchase or order the strip and wear it on the uniform.
The strip is worn above the "Boy Scouts of America" strip.
The strip is worn on the right side of the Cub, Scout, Explorer or Scouter field uniform above the "Boy Scouts of America" strip. In the case of Explorers wearing a "Distinctive Dress Identity" (DDI), it is worn as prescribed by the Post or Ship bylaws with adults wearing the strip on field or Sea Exploring uniforms as shown above. |
