Joint Scout sections and Girlguiding units

4b.6.1.1 Membership 
A Joint Unit may consist of Rainbow Guides and Squirrels and Beavers; or Brownie Guides and Cubs; or Guides and Scouts who work together in one Unit.   

As a Joint Unit, operational management may be shared.  

Formal Joint Units are not permitted between Explorer Units or Scout Networks and sections of Girlguiding, though joint activities are encouraged.  

4b.6.1.2 Age groups 
A joint Unit is open to members of The Scout Association and of Girlguiding. The age group for a Joint Unit should be in accordance with Scouts’ POR and Girlguiding rules, although relevant Lead Volunteers and Girlguiding equivalents may authorise some flexibility to assist in local circumstances. 

4b.6.1.3 Uniform 
Members wear the relevant Scout Association or Girlguiding uniform as appropriate. Scouts uniform is described in POR Chapter 10. 

4b.6.1.4 Rules 
All other requirements and rules of each Federation member apply.

4b.6.1.5 Premises 
See POR 5a.3.8 regarding joint occupation of premises by Scout and Guide units.