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SCOUTING IN OMAN
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR SCOUTS AND GUIDES
Oman is a former British protectorate.
Traditional Scouting program is adapted to meet the national needs. Service projects include filling in swamps in villages and insect control, planting trees and fighting fires. Scouts also help in guiding pilgrims in Mecca.
Scouting was officially founded in 1948 and became a recognized member of the World Bureau (WOSM) in 1977.
Membership was 9,495 registered Scouts in all sections in 1998.
Program Sections:
Cubs- ages 6 to 11
Scouts- ages 12 to 15
Seniors- ages 16 to 18
Rovers- ages 18 and older
Scout Motto:
Be Prepared
Scout Oath:
On my honour I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people at all times and to obey the Scout Law.
Scout Law:
A Scout's honour is to be trusted
A Scout is loyal
A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others
A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout
A Scout is courteous
A Scout is a friend to animals
A Scout obeys orders of his parents, patrol leaders or Scoutmaster without question
A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties
A Scout is thrifty
A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed
Last updated on September 25, 1999