Interpreter Requirements Boys and Adults may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for the deaf by: Carrying on a 5-minute conversation in this language. Translating a 2-minute speech or address. Writing a letter in the language* (* Does not apply for sign language) Translating 200 words or more from the written word. Interpreter Strip Insignia Worn above the "Boy Scouts of America" strip, which is above the wearer's right pocket. May be worn by qualified Scouts and Scouters as an instant identification tool for individuals needing assistance with language (or 'signing') translations. Qualifications are enumerated in the Scout's (and Scoutmaster's) Handbook. If qualified, the Scouter may wear multiple Interpreter strips, one just above, and touching the next. The original patches were red with white text. Some newer strips retain this coloring, and some of these are 'limited' production strips that BSA refers to as "Cryptic Character" strips. Most newer strips are tan with red characters. While the BSA Supply Division keeps a stock of the most commonly requested Interpreter Strips, the number of 'available' strips is limited only by the number of languages and dialects on the planet. If they don't have it, they will make it for you. Our Interpreter Strips are presented here in two sets. Strip Set 1 (157k Big!) No Java includes: Cantonese, Traditional Mandarin, Simplified Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Russian, and the "Cryptic Character" Armenian & Korean strips.  Strip Set 2 (85.7k Big!) No Java includes: German, Italian, Dutch, French, Spanish, Greek, Portugese, 'Signing,' Suomea (Finnish,) and Japanese strips.

 
 

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