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Ceremonial

12.2.1 Limitation

12.2.1.1
In the conduct of normal Scouting activities, only those ceremonies described on www.scouts.org.uk should be used.

12.2.2 The Scout Sign

12.2.2.1
The Scout Sign is made during the making or reaffirming of the Squirrel, Beaver, Cub and Scout Promise and at no other time.

12.2.3 The Scout Salute

12.2.3.1
The Scout Salute is made only by members of the movement in uniform on formal Scout occasions, as a mark of respect at the hoisting of National flags, at the playing of National Anthems, to uncased Colours, Scout flags and to funerals.

12.2.4 Parades

12.2.4.1
On all parades of a public nature, other than in a place of worship, the Leader calls the party to the alert and the Leader alone salutes.