What is an OA sash?

OA Sashes are a ceremonial part of the uniform and are worn only for OA events. They are the most obvious sign of a scout’s membership in the Order of the Arrow as well as the scout’s level of membership. The sash is worn across the body and with the arrow pointing up over the right shoulder.

When should I wear my OA sash?

When should the OA sash be worn? A. Your OA sash, wear it at OA events and when you represent the OA, over the right shoulder, never over the belt. The Order of the Arrow Sash is the outward manifestation of the OA founding ideals: Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service.

What is the Order of the Arrow admonition?

For material secured with an Ordeal safeguard, the password is the Admonition of the Order (in all lower case letters, no spaces, no quotes, no punctuation). If you do not know the Admonition, ask another member, a member of the Ordeal Ceremony team, or your lodge or chapter adviser.

What is the Order of the Arrow Vigil?

Alertness to the needs of others is the mark of the Vigil Honor. It calls for an individual with an unusual awareness of the possibilities within each situation. The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members for service to lodge, council, and Scouting.

What is the OA obligation?

This is the current way to say the Order’s Obligation: I do hereby promise on my honor as a Scout, that I will always and faithfully observe and preserve the traditions of the Order of the Arrow, WIMACHTENDIENK, WINGOLAUCHSIK, WITAHEMUI.

What does membership in the OA signify?

After 6 months of service as an Ordeal member and fulfilling certain requirements, a member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Completion of this ceremony signifies full membership in the Order.

Do you wear your merit badge sash with your OA sash?

The BSA Insignia Guide says that a Scout should never wear both his merit badge sash and his OA sash. Wear one or the other.

Which shoulder does the sash go over?

right shoulder
You can find the official policy on page 64 of the OA Handbook (2015 edition), it states: “The sash is worn over the right shoulder so that the arrow is pointing over the right shoulder. The sash is worn diagonally across the chest.

Do I wear my OA sash to a Court of Honor?

You should wear your sash only when: Representing the OA at a non-OA event. For example: An OA Unit Representative wearing her sash when presenting about the lodge events at her unit’s Court of Honor.

Where does the Scout rank patch go?

Scout’s current badge of rank is worn on his left pocket. The ranks are (in order of advancement) Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle. J. If a Scout earned the Arrow of Light award in Cub Scouts he may wear it on his Boy Scout Uniform below the left pocket.

What do the sashes mean in the OA?

The sashes represent the three membership levels in the OA. The Ordeal sash (No. 2167; long, No. 2168) features a red arrow on a white background. The Brotherhood sash (No. 2169; long, No. 2170) adds red bars above and below the arrow.

How do you wear an OAOA sash?

OA sashes are worn over the right shoulder (under the epaulet). They are never worn folded over the belt and are never worn with a merit badge sash. WHAT OTHER UNIFORM ITEMS SHOW MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORDER?

What does the Order of the arrow sash look like?

The Ordeal sash (No. 2167; long, No. 2168) features a red arrow on a white background. The Brotherhood sash (No. 2169; long, No. 2170) adds red bars above and below the arrow. The Vigil Honor sash (No. 2165; long, No. 2166) adds a red triangle in the middle of the arrow.

What is the difference between the ordeal and Brotherhood sash?