Perhaps the surest diagnosis of it's absence is what you find in troops without it. If more than a couple of the acharacteristics below are missing in your unit, watch out. You may be headed for trouble. If boys are enthusiastic, they care which patrol they belong to. They have patrol yells.
Meetings start on time.
Tardiness at meetings is minimal. Campouts occur regularly. Camping participation is high. Uniforming is consistent and neat. There is pride in belonging.