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The Flock Leader and
the Assistant Flock Leader

Level #4

Qualifications for the Flock Leader
and the Assistant Flock Leader

Level #5

Uniform for the Flock Leader
and the Assistant Flock Leader

Level #6

The Six System, Senior Sixer,
Sixer, Second

A girl who is a citizen of India and who has completed five years but not ten years of age, is eligible to become a Bulbul provided she subscribes to the Bulbul Promise and Bulbul Law and become a member of a Bulbul Flock.

2.Bulbul Flock

	A Bulbul Flock shall consist of not less than 12 but not more than 24 Bulbuls.
	A Bulbul Flock shall be a unit of Group of Bulbul Flock, Guide Company and Ranger Team, provided, however, where there is no such group, a Bulbul Flock shall be treated as a Group.
	Every Bulbul Flock shall be registered.
	Every Bulbul Flock shall have a name.
Where the Bulbul Flock is a unit of Group, it shall bear the name of the Group. The Group may be named after the locality, an institution or any great Personalities (Female) of India; every Group shall also have a serial number assigned by the Local or the District Association, as the case may be.

3.The Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader

a)	There shall be a Flock Leader for each Bulbul Flock; there may be one or more Assistant Flock Leaders for a Bulbul Flock.
b)	The Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader shall function subject to the general supervision of the Group Leader where there is a Group the Flock Leader shall be responsible for the management of the affairs of the Flock. The Assistant Flock Leader shall assist the Flock Leader
c)	The Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader shall be appointed by the State Chief Commissioner in consultation with the concerned State Commissioner on the recommendation of the Local or the District Association, as the case may be, and the concerned District Commissioner.
d)	On Appointment, the Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader shall be issued each with a Warrant.

4.Qualification for the Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader

i)	Only women are eligible to be appointed as Flock Leaders and Assistant Flock Leaders.
ii)	A person who has completed 18 years of age is eligible for appointment as a Flock Leader or an Assistant Flock Leader.
iii)	She must possess matriculation or an equivalent certificate, provided however, in exceptional cases exemption from educational qualification may be granted by the State Chief Commissioner on the recommendation of the concerned District Commissioner.
iv)	She must be a person of good character, conduct and antecedents.
v)	She must be willing to work with the children of Bulbul age group between five to ten years.
vi)	She must have satisfactorily completed a period of training prescribed by the National Association.

5.Uniform for the Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader

COMPULSORY :

The Flock Leader or the Assistant Flock Leader shall wear uniform as follows :

White Kameez of plain non-transparent material. The length of the Kameez shall be up to the knees. The Kameez shall have two patch pockets and two side pockets, half sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with turned up and stitched down cuffs. 4 cm. wide, open sports collar with epaulettes on both shoulders. The Salwar and Kameez shall not be tight-fitted. The Dupatta shall be deep sky-blue in colour made of plain nontransparent material. OR Midi skirt and Blouse : Midi skirt in deep sky blue colour made of plain non-transparent material with side pockets and a slit at the back. The length of the skirt will be up to the half distance between, knee and ankle. A white blouse of plain non-transparent material with two patch pockets, half sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with turned up and stitched down cuffs 4 cm. wide, open sports collar with epaulettes on both the shoulders. The length of the blouse shall be 8 cm. below the waistline. The blouse shall not be tight fitted. OR Saree and Blouse : Deep sky-blue saree made of plain non-transparent material and a white blouse of plain nontransparent material with two patch pockets, half sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with turned up and stitched down cuffs 4 cm. wide, open sports collar with epaulettes on both the shoulders. The length of the blouse shall be 8 cm. below the waistline. The blouse shall not be tight fitted.

ii)

Belt:
Brown nylex belt with the official Brass buckle of the Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied by the National Association.

iii)

Scarf:
A scarf of the group colour and pattern other than green, purple and yellow as approved by the Local or District Association shall be worn round the neck and over the collar and epaulettes with the group woggle. The shape of the scarf shall be triangular with a base and two sides, each of the two sides shall have a minimum length of 70 cm. and a maximum of 80 cm.

iv)

Socks :
Camel Colour.

Footwear :
Black leather or Black canvas closed shoes. Black sandles without heels may be allowed on medical ground.

vi)

Hair Style :
Hair locks (Juda) or hairs should be tied with black clip/ band (only for short hair).

vii)

Membership Badge :
A cloth badge with green background with Fleur-de-lis in yellow superimposed by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra also in yellow in the centre shall be worn in the middle of the left sleeve.

viii)

Shoulder Badge :
A shoulder badge 6 to 8 cm. length and 1.5 cm. width with white background and red border, the serial number (optional) and the name of the Group/District/State in red letters shall be worn on the both shoulders just below the seam with a little curve.

ix)

World Guide Badge :
World Guide Badge shall be worn in the middle of the right sleeve.

The Name Stripe containing “The Bharat Scouts & Guides” supplied by National Headquarters may be worn above the right pocket on the blouse. The size of the stripe should be 11 cm. x 2 cm. the right corner of which would be tri-colour of National Flag of the size of 3cm. x 2 cm. and rest for the Title “The Bharat Scouts & Guides”

xi)

Cardigan/Blazer :
When worn it shall be black without any design. Sleeveless according to the season allowed.

OPTIONAL :

Camp Uniform :
Deep blue Salwar, deep blue kameez with the same pattern as mentioned above and deep blue dupatta.

ii)

Working Casual Wear :
Working uniform or field activity uniform as optional items with the deep blue jeans /plain sky blue colour T-shirt with collar having a pocket superimposed with BS&G emblem /deep blue salwar kurta, dupatta may be worn during the field activity along with comfortable shoes.

iii)

P. Cap can be worn when they go for outing.

iv)

A black pouch shall be worn :
The pouch shall not be worn at the time of the Ceremony.

Metal Badge :
A metal badge of the Bharat Scouts & Guides may be worn when not in uniform.

vi)

Lanyard and Whistle :
White lanyard with a whistle may be worn round the neck.

vii)

Jewellery :
No jewellery shall be worn except those enjoined by religion or custom.

viii)

Rank Badge :
The rank badge for the Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leaders shall be in white metal with the Bharat Scouts & Guides emblem on it in different colours as follows :

a)	The Badge for the Flock Leader shall be blue in colour with blue border and shall be worn 4 c.m. above the right Pocket for Salwar kameej, saree-blouse and skirt-blouse. i.e. Rank Badge for all Unit Leaders to all sections in Guide wing wearing salwar kameej to be put up on the right side of the Dupatta.
b)	The badge for the Assistant Flock Leader shall be blue in colour with red border. It shall be worn as stated in (a) above.

6.The Six system : Senior Sixer : Sixer : Second

1.	A Bulbul Flock shall be divided into Sixes. Each Six may consist of 4 to 6 Bulbuls inclusive of the Sixer and the Second.
2.	Each Six Shall bear the name of a bird chosen in consultation with the Pow Wow and every member of the Six shall wear the Six Emblem above the left pocket of the uniform.
3.	Senior Sixer : A Senior sixer is one of the Sixers appointed by the Flock Leader; She shall wear uniform and badge as for Bulbul and in addition she shall wear 3 blue strip armlet each 1.5 cm wide stitched over the cuff of the left sleeve each 1 cm apart; the senior Sixer shall assist the Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader as directed.
4.	Sixer : A Sixer is a Bulbul appointed as a Sixer by the Flock Leader to lead a Six of Bulbul; the Sixer shall wear uniform as for Bulbul in addition she shall wear 2 blue strip armlet each 1.5 cm wide stitched over the cuff of the left sleeve each 1 cm apart.
5.	Second : The Second is a Bulbul appointed by the Flock Leader in consultation with the Sixer concerned; the Second shall assist the Sixer and take her place in her absence. She shall wear one blue strip armlet 1.5 cm wide stitched over the cuff of the left sleeve 1 cm. above the lower edge.

7.Pow Wow

1.	Pow Wow is a Flock Council. It shall consist of the Flock Leader and the Bulbuls of the Flock. It shall look after the, affairs of the Bulbul Flock.

8.The Bulbul Pravesh Requirements

A girl who is citizen of India and has completed five years but not completed ten years of age is eligible to be registered as a Bulbul Aspirant.

As a Pravesh Bulbul she will work for three months before investiture as a bulbul.

Pravesh Requirements :
a)	Be able to tell the story of Tara.
b)	Understand the meaning of Bulbul Promise, Bulbul Law, Bulbul Motto and Bulbul Greetings.
c)	Demonstrate correctly Bulbul Salute and Left Hand Shake.
d)	Offer daily prayer as told by parents.
e)	Do a daily good turn at home.
f)	Be able to sing Bulbul Prayer

She then makes the Bulbul Promise to the Flock Leader and is invested as a Bulbul.

She is eligible to wear the Bulbul uniform and Membership Badge. The Membership Badge is a cloth badge with blue background with Fleur-de-lis in yellow superimposed by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra also in yellow in the centre. Membership badge is worn in the middle of the left sleeve. The Membership Badge shall be issued by the Local or District Association, as the case may be, on the recommendation of the Flock Leader.

a)	The Bulbul Promise is : I promise to do my best to do my duty to God* and my country to keep the Bulbul law and to do Good Turn every day. *The word “ Dharma” may be substituted for the word “God’ if so desired.
b)	The law for the Bulbul is : (i) The Bulbul is obedient (ii) The Bulbul is clean and polite
c)	The Motto for the Bulbul is Do Your Best.
d)	The Bulbul Salute is given by raising the right arm smartly to the level of the shoulder, palm to the front, with the first two fingers stretched together, the first just touching the forehead and thumb closing on the last two fingers. After the salute the arm is smartly brought down.
e)	The Bulbul Prayer (Ham Hain Chhote Chhote Bal) should be adopted and practised.

9.Bulbul Uniform

COMPULSORY :

A Bulbul shall wear uniform as given below :
1.	An overall : Deep sky blue overall made of plain non-transparent material with two top patch pockets and two side pockets from underside, half sleeves 8 cm above the elbow with turned up and stitched down cuffs 4 cm wide and open sports collar with epaulettes on both shoulders. The overall shall not be tight-fitted.
2.	Belt: Brown nylex belt with the official Brass buckle of the Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied by the National Association.
3.	Scarf: A scarf of the group colour and pattern other than green, purple and yellow as approved by the Local or District Association shall be worn round the neck and over the collar and epaulettes with the group woggle. The shape of the scarf shall be triangular with a base, and two sides, each of the two sides shall have a minimum length of 70 cm and a maximum of 80 cm.
4.	Socks : White colour.
5.	Footwear : Black leather or black canvas closed shoes.
6.	Hair Ribbon : Blue plain ribbon or blue plain hair band (without any design only for short hair)
7.	Membership Badge : A cloth badge with blue background, with Fleur-de-lis in yellow superimposed by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra also in yellow in the centre shall be worn in the middle of the left sleeve.
8.	Shoulder Badge : A shoulder badge 6 to 8 cm. length and 1.5 cm. width with white background and red border, the serial number (optional) and the name of the Group/District/State in red letters shall be worn on the both shoulders just below the seam with a little curve.
9.	Six Emblem : Every Bulbul shall wear a six emblem. It shall be 4 cm. in diameter, embroidered on black background with light blue border. It shall be worn above the left pocket.
10.	The Name Stripe containing “The Bharat Scouts & Guides” supplied by National Headquarters may be worn above the right pocket on the overall. The size of the stripe should be 11 cm. x 2 cm. the right corner of which would be tri-colour of National Flag of the size of 3cm. x 2 cm. and rest for the Title “The Bharat Scouts & Guides”
11.	Cardigan/Blazer : When worn it shall be black without any design. Sleeveless according to the season allowed.
12.	World Guide Badge : World Guide Badge shall be worn in the middle of the right sleeve.

Optional:

1.	P. Cap can be worn when they go for outing.
2.	World Brownie Badge : May be worn on the seam of the left pocket of the uniform.
3.	Metal Badge : A metal badge of the Bharat Scouts & Guides may be worn when not in uniform.
4.	Jewellery : No jewellery shall be worn except those enjoined by religion or custom.

10.Scheme for Advancement of a Bulbul

I.	A girl can be registered as a Bulbul Aspirant on completion of five years of age and invested after working for at least three months and completed the requirement of the Pravesh test.
II.	A Pravesh Bulbul will work at least for three months to qualify for Komal Pankh.
III.	A Komal Pankh Bulbul will work for at least three months to qualify for Rajat Pankh.
IV.	A Rajat Pankh Bulbul will work for at least nine months to qualify for Swarna Pankh.
V.	A Swarna Pankh Bulbul will work for at least nine months to qualify for Heerak Pankh.
VI.	A Heerak Pankh Bulbul have earned totally six Proficiency Badges, one badge each in Swarna Pankh and Heerak Pankh, remaining four badges to be earned from the proficiency badge groups not earned earlier. She may be awarded a special badge called “Golden Arrow” before completing ten years of age.
VII.	From Rajat Pankh onwards and for all Proficiency Badges, Training Counsellors will arrange testing.

11.Tests for Komal Pankh

Know how to keep personal effects (clothes, foot wear, etc.) neat and tidy and be able to sew button on garments.

II.

Learn to pray before meals.

III.

Do daily good turn at home and at school.

IV.

Do knee bending and toe touching exercises regularly and maintain good health habits.

Practise any two of the following physical activities
(a) Balance walk, (b) Throw and catch a tennis Komal Pankh (or equivalent) ball from 3 meters, (c) Hopping (d) Skipping.

VI.

Make a collection of five different leaves and flowers. Paste and label them in a scrap book.

VII.

Be able to tell time by clock.

VIII.

Know whipping and tie reef knot, clove hitch and learn their uses.

IX.

Demonstratee any three of the following:
A)	Ride a bicycle.
B)	Write address and affix stamps on an envelope for posting.
C)	Tell what to do when the flags are flown and National Anthem is sung or played.
D)	Find out the meaning of the Badge given at the time of Investiture.
E)	Use of Basic communication devicee (Telephone or Mobile Phone).
F)	Climb up a tree or a rope

Be able to sing National Anthem and Flag Song

XI.

Be able to tell the name, address and telephone/mobile numbers of their parents.

XII.

Attend at least eight Flock Meetings as a Bulbul..

NOTE:-

On Completion of the Tests, the Pravesh Bulbul shall be awarded the Komal Pankh Badge by the Local/District Association, as the case may be on the recommendation of the Flock Leader. The Komal Pankh Badge is a cloth Badge. This is a badge with Green wings holding our Bharat Scouts & Guides Emblem in yellow in the centre on blue background with the letters K & P superimposed on the left and right wing respectively. It shall be worn on the left pocket touching the seam of flap.

12.Tests for Rajat Pankh

Know from your parents about a few important people in your village/locality and tell about them to the Flock Leader.

II.

Learn from your parents about the care to be taken of brittle, sharp and valuable things in the house.

III.

Prepare a handicraft out of the waste materials or do clay modelling.

IV.

Observe flowers in the garden, trees in the locality/ Mohalla and make a collection of eight flowers. Paste and label them in the log books.

Be able to preserve thing collected by you.

VI.

Tie a Sheet Bend and a Fisherman’s knot and show their uses.

VII.

Render First Aid for small cuts, burns and scratches.

VIII.

Along with your Six, do a Good Turn in School/ Locality under the supervision of the Flock Leader.

IX.

Demonstrate any three of the following :
A)	Make your own bed daily at least for a month.
B)	Know the importance of our National Flag.
C)	Sow seeds and grow a plant. The growth may be recorded and reported to the Flock Leader. OR Prepare a Bird feeder or a fountain and maintain it for two months.
D)	Draw or paint a picture of any subject of your choice.
E)	Trim, fill, light and extinguish a hurricane / lantern or light a candle OR Know the use of Emergency light and how to charge it.
F)	Make a handkerchief and present it to your mother.

Follow a trail not less than half a kilo meter and not exceeding one kilo meter with your Six/FL/AFL.

XI.

Attend at least eight Flock Meetings as Komal Pankh Bulbul.

XII.

Participate in at least two All Faiths Prayer Meetings.

XIII.

Participate in Kim’s Game

XIV.

Know about the 3Rs of conservation i.e. Reduce, Recycle and Reuse.

NOTE:-

On completion of the test, a Komal Pankh Bulbul shall be awarded the Rajat Pankh Badge by the local or the District Association, as the case may be, on the recommendation of the Training Counsellor or examiners appointed by the Badge Committee, who arranges the testing. The Rajat Pankh Badge is cloth badge. This is a badge with white wings holding our Bharat Scouts & Guides emblem in yellow in the centre on blue background with the letters R & P super imposed on the left and right wing respectively. It shall replace the Komal Pankh Badge on the Uniform.

13.Tests for Swarna Pankh

Prepare and present a useful handicraft preferably for a Differently Abled person in the locality

II.

Know the eight principle points of a compass.

III.

Have Knowledge of your village/town regarding nearby of Railway Station, Bus stand, Bank, Post Office, Schools, Colleges and Hospitals.

IV.

Render First Aid for Sprains, Stings and be able to clean a wound.

Participate in a Flock Good Turn activity by adopting a public place.

VI.

Participate successfully in at least three sense training games of different types.

VII.

Go on a day Hike with your Flock.

VIII.

Help a younger child in the habits of cleanliness.

IX.

Qualify for one of the following Proficiency Badges :
(a) Observer (b) Team Player (c) Home Craft
(d) Entertainer (e) Guide (f) Computer Awareness.

A)	Know how to welcome and receive a guest.
B)	Prepare and serve cold or hot drink.
C)	Prepare a greeting card for a special occasion.

XI.

A)	Know the wood craft signs and traffic signs .
B)	Know the rules of road safety as a pedestrian and as a cyclist.
C)	Follow a marked track for one kilo meter.

XII.

Attend at least 8 Flock Meetings after qualifying for Rajat Pankh.

NOTE:-

On completion of the tests, a Rajat Pankh. Bulbul shall be awarded the Swarna Pankh Badge by the Local or the District Association, as the case may be, on the recommendations of the Training Counsellor or Examiners appointed by the Badge Committee, who arranges the testing. The Swarna Pankh Badge is a cloth badge. This is a badge with golden wings holding our Bharat Scouts & Guides Emblem in yellow in the centre on blue background, with the letters S & P superimposed on the left and right wing respectively. It shall replace the Rajat Pankh Badge on the Uniform.

14.Tests for Heerak Pankh

I.	Participate in an overnight Flock holiday.
II.	Participate in Flock Expedition.
III.	Tie and know the use of bowline, round turn and two half hitches.
IV.	Open a small savings account in a Post office or a Bank or Plant at least two saplings in your locality and ensure their growth for at least six months.
V.	Participate in a religious function and share your experiences with your Flock Leader.
VI.	Qualify any one of the following Proficiency Badges not earned earlier : a) World Conservation b) First Aider (c) Cyclist d) Gardener (e) Book Binder (f) Heritage (g) Free being me
VII.	Observe Guide Patrol/Company meeting in your locality for a month and discuss your observations with your Flock Leader. OR Collect addresses of five Guides in the locality and submit to the Flock Leader.
VIII.	Be able to tell about two National Heroines/Freedom Fighters.
IX.	Know about the National Flag and Bharat Scouts & Guides Flag.
X.	Gain knowledge and practice simple Yoga in daily life.
XI.	To know from the Flock Leader about any two good habits of Tara and inculcate them in her life.
XII.	Observe a pet bird or an animal and take care of it at least for three months.
XIII.	Attend at least eight Flock Meetings after qualifying for Swarna Pankh
NOTE:-
A)	On Completion of the tests, a Swarna Pankh Bulbul will be awarded the Heerak Pankh Badge by the Local or the District Association as the case may be, on the recommendation of the Training Counsellor or Examiners appointed by the Badge Committee.
B)	The Heerak Pankh Badge is a cloth Badge. This is a badge with Ruby wings holding Bharat Scouts and Guides emblem in yellow in the centre on blue background with the letters H & P superimposed on the left and right wings respectively. It shall replace the Swarna Pankh Badge on the uniform.
C)	The Heerak Pankh Badge will be presented along with a certificate signed by the State Chief Commissioner.

15.Bulbul Proficiency Badges

I)	The Proficiency Badges are divided into five groups as follows.
Group -1:- Character (Colour of the badge-Khaki with blue border and blue inset.)
I)	Collector	II)	Entertainer
III)	Gardener	IV)	Observer
V)	Story Teller	VI)	Free Being Me

Group - II :- Health (Colour of the badge-Khaki with green border and green inset.)
I)	Athlete	II)	Cyclist
III)	Swimmer	IV)	Team Player

Group - III :-Handicraft (Colour of the badge-Khaki with yellow border and yellow inset.)
I)	Artist	II)	Book Binder
III)	Home Craft	IV)	Needle Worker
V)	Toy Maker

Group - IV :-Service (Colour of the badge-Khaki with red border and red inset.)
I)	Cook	II)	First Aider
III)	Guide	IV)	House Orderly

Group - V :-Conservation and Technology
I)	World Conservation	II)	Heritage Badge
III)	Computer Awareness

ii)	The Syllabus for the Proficiency Badges is as given in the Appendix.
iii)	All the Proficiency Badges shall be worn on the right sleeve in parallel rows.

16.Golden Arrow Badge

I.	A Heerak Pankh Bulbul having earned totally six Proficiency Badges. One badge each in Swarna Pankh and Heerak Pankh, remaining four badges to be earned from the proficiency badge groups not earned earlier. She may be awarded a special badge called “Golden Arrow” before completing ten years of age. The Badge will be on blue background with golden border with a prominent golden arrow with the Bharat Scouts and Guides Emblem in the centre. The Badge will be worn above the right pocket of the overall. “Golden Arrow” Badge is presented by the President of Bharat Scouts and Guides along with the certificate signed by the Chief National Commissioner.
II.	The Chief National Commissioner who is the final authority to grant the Golden Arrow Badge and Certificate on the recommendations from the State Chief Commissioner.
III.	The Chief National Commissioner shall issue suitable directives from time to time in respect with Golden Arrow Badge.
IV.	The State Association will organize a re-test camp under the supervision of State Organizing Commissioner (G).
V.	A Flock Leader who is an advanced trained and has a valid warrant will be competent to produce Golden Arrow Bulbul.
VI.	All Proficiency Badges must be tested by the independent Badge Examiners appointed by the Badge Committee of the Local / District Association and required details should be given in the registration forms as supplied by the National Headquarters
VII.	Unit Leader is not eligible to work as an independent Badge Examiner of the same unit.
VIII.	A Bulbul should have completed not more than ten years of age at the time of submission of her Golden Arrow registration form to concerned Regional Headquarters.
IX.	There will be no limit for the eligible Bulbuls to be recommended by the Flock Leader from her Unit for the Golden Arrow Badge.

17.Camps for Bulbuls

I.	A Bulbul who has earned Komal Pankh Badge and completed seven years of age is eligible to attend a camp.
II.	A Bulbul Flock Camp should not less or more than two nights.
III.	A Bulbul Flock camp shall be conducted in permanent shelter/tents with ample safety measures.
IV.	A Bulbul camp shall be held outside the respective state, except with the written permission of the concerned State Commissioner.
V.	In order to regulate proper arrangement for camp, trek or Hike a ‘permit card’ signed by District Organising Commissioner shall issue’ only to the Flock Leader.
VI.	There shall be not less than two adult leaders for a Bulbul Camp; there may be one Adult Leader for every Six Bulbuls in a camp.
VII.	No Flock Leader or Assistant Flock Leader shall conduct a Bulbul camp without the previous written permission of the concerned District Commissioner.

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