The Boys Scout Sign

You make the Boy Scout sign with your right hand by bending your little finger down and touching it with your thumb.  Raise you arm until your elbow makes a square (or right angle).  You should have your pointer, middle, and ring fingers all together and pointed upwards.

"The three fingers stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath:

• Duty to God and country
• Duty to others
• Duty to yourself

Your thumb and little finger represent the bond uniting Scouts throughout the world."

The Boy Scout Sign is used each time you recite the Scout Oath or Law.  It is also used to call the Patrol to order.  If your Scoutmaster, or other Scouter, is making the sign, all scouts should make the sign also to show that you are ready for silent attention.