page_title: Scout sign and salute
section_title: United States
hierarchical_section_title: Scout sign and salute / United States
caption_attribution_description: Cub Scouts saluting the American flag after posting the Texas flag
context_page_description: The three-finger salute is used by members of Scout and Guide organizations around the world when greeting other Scouts and in respect of a national flag at ceremonies. In most situations, the salute is made with the right hand, palm face out, the thumb holding down the little finger, and with the fingertips on the brow of the head. There are some variations of the salute between national Scouting organizations and also within some programme sections.
  A "half-salute", known as the Scout Sign, is also used in certain situations. The hand is still held palm facing out, and the thumb holding the little finger, but the hand is held at the shoulder instead. Other organizations with historical ties to Scouting such as Scouts Royale Brotherhood and Alpha Phi Omega use it as well.
caption: Texas Cub Scouts Saluting
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