Scout sign.

The Scout sign marks you as a Scout everywhere in the world. Give it each time you recited the Scout Oath and Law. Held high, the Scout sign is a signal for attention. When a Scout leader raises his hand in the Scout sign, all Scouts should also make the sign and come to silent attention. To give the Scout sign, cover the nail of the little finger of your right hand with you right thumb. Then raise your hand, palm foward, with the three middle fingers upward. Those three fingers stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath. You thumb and little findger touch to represent the bond that unites all Scouts.

Scout salute.

The Scout salute signifies respect. Use it to salute the flag of the United States of America. As a sign of courtest, you may also salute a Scout leader or another Scout. To give the Scout salute, form the Scout sign a with your right hand. Bring that hand smartly up to your head untill your forefinger touchers the edge of your hat or your forhead above the right eye.

Scout handclasp.

The Scout handclasp is a token of friendship. That is why it is made with the left hand, the hand nearest your heart. Give the Scout handclasp by extending your left hand to another Scout and firmly grasping his hand.