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Description

Inspections are one way of encouraging a high standard at meetings and at camp. They are also about encouraging young people to take responsibility for themselves.

They should be short, friendly and helpful. Scouts should be aware that they might be inspected on attendance, uniform, general smartness, personal cleanliness and on certain occasions, on individual items, such as handkerchiefs.Adverse comments should be constructive and given in a friendly manner, not as a negative criticism which may be resented.

It may well be that the Troop wishes to introduce a competitive edge and encourage Scouts to do their best, by giving points for inspection. It is very important that these are allocated on a fair system and if it is part of an inter-Patrol competition, the system needs to be monitored to ensure that it doesn't become all-important. It is what underlies inspection that is important, not whether one Scout is essentially cleaner and tidier than another.

Resources

Pens & Paper - 1 per patrol

Instructions

Separate your Scouts into their Patrols
Instruct the Patrol Leaders it is their responsibility to ensure their Patrol is ready for inspection and allow them 5 minutes
Line up each patrol separately asking the Patrol Leader to follow you and to make notes
Inspect each Scout starting with a total of 10 points. Deduct 1 point for each of the following criteria. If a Scout loses 5 or more points their total is 0 (zero)
1. Neckerchief Ironed & Rolled or Folded correctly
2. Woggle
3. Correct Scout Shirt Ironed
4. Correct Trousers (No jeans or track pants)
5. Clean Shoes
6. All Issued Badges Sewn On Properly
7. Clean Hands
8. Pen & pad
9. Quietly at alert during Inspection

Tags

• Inspection
• Uniform Inspection

Badge Links

• Membership - Know about the troop