47-580: [REDACTED] Look up scout , scouting , or Scouts in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Scout may refer to: Youth movement [ edit ] Scout (Scouting) , a child, usually 10–18 years of age, participating in the worldwide Scouting movement Scouts (The Scout Association) , section for 10-14 year olds in the United Kingdom Scouts BSA , section for 11 to 17 year olds in
94-406: A 1987 British television film by Frank McGuinness in the anthology series ScreenPlay Scout (comics) , a comic book series by Timothy Truman, first published in 1985 Scout, a playable class type in the 2007 video game Team Fortress 2 Other uses [ edit ] Scout (name) , a list of people and fictional characters with the given name Scout Scout (operating system) , at
141-469: A Dutch parliamentary election to assist in the formation of a new government See also [ edit ] [REDACTED] Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article " Scout ". The Scout (disambiguation) All pages with titles beginning with Scout All pages with titles containing Scout Guide (disambiguation) Pioneer (disambiguation) Indian scout (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
188-469: A Dutch parliamentary election to assist in the formation of a new government See also [ edit ] [REDACTED] Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article " Scout ". The Scout (disambiguation) All pages with titles beginning with Scout All pages with titles containing Scout Guide (disambiguation) Pioneer (disambiguation) Indian scout (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
235-550: A Rhodesian mounted infantry unit raised in 1975 Selous Scouts , a special forces regiment of the Rhodesian Army from 1973 to 1980 India [ edit ] Ladakh Scouts , an Indian Army high mountain and border security regiment specialized for the Ladakh region Arunachal Scouts , an Indian Army high mountain regiment specialized for the state of Arunachal Pradesh Sikkim Scouts , an Indian Army regiment specialized for
282-663: A list of people and fictional characters with the given name Scout Scout (operating system) , at the University of Arizona Scout (rocket family) , American launch vehicles designed to place small satellites into orbit around the Earth Scout (travel website) , a travel website Scout.com , a sports publishing company Mars Scout Program , a U.S. initiative to send a series of small, low-cost robotic missions to Mars Scout, an education toy line of LeapFrog Enterprises Scout (Dutch parliament) , an appointed role following
329-605: A military organization of the United States Army from 1901 to 1948 South Pacific Scouts , a jungle warfare unit formed during World War II from Fijians and Solomon Islanders Scout Sniper , a reconnaissance specialist in the U.S. Marine Corps United Kingdom and Commonwealth [ edit ] Lovat Scouts , a Scottish Highland yeomanry regiment of the British Army in the Second Boer War Grey's Scouts ,
376-466: A modern scoped bolt-action rifle manufactured by Steyr Mannlicher AD Scout , a fighter aircraft designed to defend Britain from Zeppelin bombers during World War I IAI Scout , an unmanned air vehicle used by the Israel Defense Forces during the 1982 Lebanon War Westland Scout , British military helicopter HMS Scout , the name of various British Royal Navy ships USS Scout ,
423-477: A professional sports talent-scout Scout or bedder , a domestic assistant at Oxford University Transportation [ edit ] See also: § Military uses Aircraft [ edit ] Aeronca K Scout, an American light airplane first marketed in 1937 Aeryon Scout , a small reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed and built in Canada American Champion Scout ,
470-487: A reconnaissance specialist in the U.S. Marine Corps United Kingdom and Commonwealth [ edit ] Lovat Scouts , a Scottish Highland yeomanry regiment of the British Army in the Second Boer War Grey's Scouts , a Rhodesian mounted infantry unit raised in 1975 Selous Scouts , a special forces regiment of the Rhodesian Army from 1973 to 1980 India [ edit ] Ladakh Scouts , an Indian Army high mountain and border security regiment specialized for
517-404: A single-seat fighter Scout plane , a type of shipborne surveillance aircraft Scout rifle , a class of general-purpose rifles Steyr Scout , a modern scoped bolt-action rifle manufactured by Steyr Mannlicher AD Scout , a fighter aircraft designed to defend Britain from Zeppelin bombers during World War I IAI Scout , an unmanned air vehicle used by the Israel Defense Forces during
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#1732845047503564-441: A small reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed and built in Canada American Champion Scout , a two-seat, high-wing, single-engined airplane that entered production in the U.S. in 1974 Eagles Wing Scout , an American powered parachute Tennessee Propellers Scout , an American powered parachute design Other transportation [ edit ] Scout (autonomous boat) , an autonomous boat designed to complete
611-614: A transatlantic crossing Scout (train) , a passenger train of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, inaugurated in 1916 Scout Motor Services, absorbed into Ribble Motor Services , both former bus operators in North West England International Scout , an off-road vehicle which was produced from 1961 to 1980 Scout (automobile) , a planned electric vehicle brand owned by Volkswagen Group Arts and entertainment [ edit ] Scout (1987 film) ,
658-651: A trend to return Scouting to traditional style and activities World Organization of the Scout Movement , the international body for Scout organisations The Scout Association , the national scout organisation for the United Kingdom Scouting (magazine) , a publication of the Boy Scouts of America Military uses [ edit ] Scout, to perform reconnaissance Units [ edit ] United States [ edit ] Blazer's Scouts ,
705-624: A two-seat, high-wing, single-engined airplane that entered production in the U.S. in 1974 Eagles Wing Scout , an American powered parachute Tennessee Propellers Scout , an American powered parachute design Other transportation [ edit ] Scout (autonomous boat) , an autonomous boat designed to complete a transatlantic crossing Scout (train) , a passenger train of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, inaugurated in 1916 Scout Motor Services, absorbed into Ribble Motor Services , both former bus operators in North West England International Scout , an off-road vehicle which
752-791: A unit who conducted irregular warfare during the American Civil War United States Army Indian Scouts , Native Americans who were active in the American West in the late 19th–early 20th centuries Apache Scouts , part of the United States Army Indian Scouts, who performed most of their service during the Apache Wars Cavalry scout , a reconnaissance specialist in the United States Army Philippine Scouts ,
799-641: Is a tri-junction between Afghanistan , Pakistan and Tajikistan . Additionally, the Chitral Scouts provides security to the key installations located across the Chitral region such as Golen Gol Dam , Shandur Pass and Loweri Tunnel . The force plays a pivotal role in the defence of various projects of CPEC . Since the US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 , the Chitral Scouts has played a frontline role against terrorism.The force also assists local Law Enforcement Agencies in
846-403: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages scout [REDACTED] Look up scout , scouting , or Scouts in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Scout may refer to: Youth movement [ edit ] Scout (Scouting) , a child, usually 10–18 years of age, participating in
893-476: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Chitral Scouts The Chitral Scouts ( CS ) ( Urdu : چترال سکاوٹس ), also known as Chitral Levies , originally raised in 1903 as the militia of the princely state of Chitral , is now part of the Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) of Pakistan . They are recruited mostly from
940-628: The Chitral and Kalash Valleys areas along the western borders and are led by officers from the Pakistan Army . The Frontier Corps of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) falls under the control of the Ministry of the Interior . Its headquarters is at Chitral town, and it is commanded by a Colonel of the Pakistan Army . The regiment has a 2020/21 budget of Rs. 1.7 billion , and is composed of seven battalion-sized wings, each headed by army officers with
987-841: The Chitral State Scouts were reverted to the identity of Chitral Scouts , for the reason that Pakistan became a republic and from dominion status and all the Princely States were amalgamated into the One Unit . The Chitral Scouts also saw service in the Kargil War of May–July 1999. For the Kargil operation, Pakistan army launched forces exclusively from the Northern Light Infantry . These included 5, 6, 8 and 12 NLI battalions in full strength and elements of 3, 4, 7 and 11 NLI with
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#17328450475031034-836: The Indian Order of Merit , one with the Military Cross , one with the Distinguished Service Order , and two each with the Indian Distinguished Service Medal and the title of Khan Sahib . Unlike the North Waziristan Militia and South Waziristan Militia, along with the Khyber Rifles, where mass defections took place, there was not even one defector among the ranks of the Chitral Scouts. In recognition of his loyalty and faithfulness, Shuja ul-Mulk
1081-554: The Lawari Pass . On 14 May 1919, Major N.F Reilly, along with two companies of Chitral Scouts, arrived at Mirkhani from Drosh. The retreating scouts were also harnessed and together these three companies put up a courageous fight on the Galapach position and reoccupied it. Afghan strength at Arandu was estimated to be over 600 supported by four artillery guns and a large tribal lashkar . Almost an entire British Garrison at Chitral
1128-514: The United States of America Scouts (Baden-Powell Scouts' Association) , section is open to both boys and girls between the ages of 10–15 years, and are now formed into local Scout Troops Scouting , Scouting Movement or Scout Movement Traditional Scouting , a trend to return Scouting to traditional style and activities World Organization of the Scout Movement , the international body for Scout organisations The Scout Association ,
1175-609: The armistice was signed between British India and the Afghan Government . However the situation at Chitral remained precarious with Afghan General Wakil Khan planning to move into Chitral. The situation in Chitral started returning to normalcy after the signing of the Treaty of Rawalpindi on 8 August 1919, thus ending the conflict from which the Chitral Scouts emerged as victors. Three scouts were awarded with posthumous awards, including
1222-413: The 1982 Lebanon War Westland Scout , British military helicopter HMS Scout , the name of various British Royal Navy ships USS Scout , the name of various United States Navy ships Ajax (armoured vehicle) , formerly Scout SV, an armoured fighting vehicle Occupations [ edit ] Scout (association football) , attends football matches to collect intelligence Scout (sport) ,
1269-479: The American West in the late 19th–early 20th centuries Apache Scouts , part of the United States Army Indian Scouts, who performed most of their service during the Apache Wars Cavalry scout , a reconnaissance specialist in the United States Army Philippine Scouts , a military organization of the United States Army from 1901 to 1948 South Pacific Scouts , a jungle warfare unit formed during World War II from Fijians and Solomon Islanders Scout Sniper ,
1316-433: The Chitral and Bajaur Scouts employed for logistic support . The Chitral Scouts serve as the first line of defence as force is responsible for the patrolling of Chitral portion of Afghanistan-Pakistan border that cuts through Lower Chitral and Upper Chitral districts on Pakistani side whereas Nuristan province and Badakshan province on Afghanistan side. The Scouts also patrols strategic Wakhan Corridor , which
1363-542: The Ladakh region Arunachal Scouts , an Indian Army high mountain regiment specialized for the state of Arunachal Pradesh Sikkim Scouts , an Indian Army regiment specialized for the state of Sikkim Pakistan [ edit ] Gilgit Baltistan Scouts , an internal security and border force in Pakistan Bajaur Scouts Chitral Scouts Equipment [ edit ] Scout (aircraft) , pre-1920s (British) terminology for
1410-452: The University of Arizona Scout (rocket family) , American launch vehicles designed to place small satellites into orbit around the Earth Scout (travel website) , a travel website Scout.com , a sports publishing company Mars Scout Program , a U.S. initiative to send a series of small, low-cost robotic missions to Mars Scout, an education toy line of LeapFrog Enterprises Scout (Dutch parliament) , an appointed role following
1457-476: The launching of a Jihad by Kabul , which it did in the summer of 1919 with great dexterity and achieved stunning results in the Waziristan sector. Amir Amanullah broke his relations with British India because it had delayed in accepting his kingship and more so politically to have public support. The Mehtar of Chitral also received one such firman from Ammanullah on 8 May 1919. However, Shuja ul-Mulk rejected
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1504-635: The liberation of Kashmir and sent his Bodyguards to fight alongside the Chitral Scouts, under the command of Mata ul-Mulk. Colonel Mata reached Skardu via the Deosai plains , adopting and circumnavigating the Indian held Tsari Pass and thus descending upon the Skardu city and laying siege . On 19 June the besieged commander Lieutenant Colonel Sher Jung Thapa sent his emissary with a white flag to Colonel Mata, accepting surrender terms under Geneva Convention . In 1956
1551-555: The name of various United States Navy ships Ajax (armoured vehicle) , formerly Scout SV, an armoured fighting vehicle Occupations [ edit ] Scout (association football) , attends football matches to collect intelligence Scout (sport) , a professional sports talent-scout Scout or bedder , a domestic assistant at Oxford University Transportation [ edit ] See also: § Military uses Aircraft [ edit ] Aeronca K Scout, an American light airplane first marketed in 1937 Aeryon Scout ,
1598-434: The national scout organisation for the United Kingdom Scouting (magazine) , a publication of the Boy Scouts of America Military uses [ edit ] Scout, to perform reconnaissance Units [ edit ] United States [ edit ] Blazer's Scouts , a unit who conducted irregular warfare during the American Civil War United States Army Indian Scouts , Native Americans who were active in
1645-612: The offer and kept his side of the pact with the British intact. Consequently, Chitral prepared itself for an attack. Initial Afghan movement started from 12 May onwards. They captured Arandu and soon the Scouts positioned at Galapach were overrun by a 600-strong force of Afghans. The Scouts retreated to Mirkhani and the Afghans were certainly moving forward with an aim to capture the Mirkhani and close
1692-451: The rank of Lieutenant-Colonel or Major . Its role is to keep guard over Pakistan's western borders in peacetime and to assist the civil administration in maintaining law and order in the district of Chitral . The Chitral Scouts were raised in 1903 in the princely state of Chitral on an initiative by the Viceroy of India , Lord Curzon of Kedleston . The word Scouts meant that the force
1739-407: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Scout . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scout&oldid=1258629092 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
1786-407: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Scout . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scout&oldid=1258629092 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
1833-419: The state of Sikkim Pakistan [ edit ] Gilgit Baltistan Scouts , an internal security and border force in Pakistan Bajaur Scouts Chitral Scouts Equipment [ edit ] Scout (aircraft) , pre-1920s (British) terminology for a single-seat fighter Scout plane , a type of shipborne surveillance aircraft Scout rifle , a class of general-purpose rifles Steyr Scout ,
1880-806: The time of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 , the Chitral Scouts were still a force under the control of the ruler of Chitral. With the Gilgit Scouts , the Chitral Scouts played a leading role in the conflict and secured the Baltistan territory for Pakistan. The 3 June 1947 plan had left no option to the Princely States but to choose either between India or Pakistan . Mehtar Muzaffar ul-Mulk had good relations with Quaid-e-Azam and thus Chitral acceded to Pakistan in August 1947. Tension over Kashmir had already escalated and Muzaffar-ul-Mulk declared jihad for
1927-447: The worldwide Scouting movement Scouts (The Scout Association) , section for 10-14 year olds in the United Kingdom Scouts BSA , section for 11 to 17 year olds in the United States of America Scouts (Baden-Powell Scouts' Association) , section is open to both boys and girls between the ages of 10–15 years, and are now formed into local Scout Troops Scouting , Scouting Movement or Scout Movement Traditional Scouting ,
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1974-534: Was Knighted , given the title of His Highness , and a right of having a salute of 11 guns . In 1942, the last of British soldier left Chitral as they were required at more important places due to the swinging fortunes of the Second Great War . In the same year, the nomenclature of Chitral Scouts was changed to Chitral State Scouts and was placed under the Frontier Corps administrative control. At
2021-583: Was a standing paramilitary , not part of the British Indian Army , and it was under the command of a Chief of Chitral, but with a British attached officer. The objective of the force was to provide soldiers for the defense of India's North-West Frontier in case of invasion. The corps had an initial strength of 1,200 men and aimed to recruit the trained cragsmen of Chitral, that is, experienced mountaineers. They were provided with Martini–Henry and Snider–Enfield rifles, ten rounds per rifle per Scout
2068-564: Was present at the Battle of Birkot, a small town in the Afghan province of Asmar where the bulk of the Afghans were concentrated. The battle opened up on 23 May at 0700 hours where Chitral Scouts carried out the advance and by 1400 hours the Afghans started retreating from Arandu . After the action, the Afghans started reinforcing themselves thus the political administration at Chitral very wisely decided to retreat back into its own areas. On 3 June 1919,
2115-490: Was produced from 1961 to 1980 Scout (automobile) , a planned electric vehicle brand owned by Volkswagen Group Arts and entertainment [ edit ] Scout (1987 film) , a 1987 British television film by Frank McGuinness in the anthology series ScreenPlay Scout (comics) , a comic book series by Timothy Truman, first published in 1985 Scout, a playable class type in the 2007 video game Team Fortress 2 Other uses [ edit ] Scout (name) ,
2162-594: Was the first line of ammunition . Pay and allowances of the Scouts were shared by the Political Agent and the Mehtar of Chitral Shuja ul-Mulk , who was also installed as the Honorary Commandant . On raising, the initial batch of Scouts, mostly from Upper Chitral, were given extensive training-in-drill for which the drill instructors from the regular British Army unit stationed at Chitral were borrowed. Firing
2209-475: Was the main thrill of the recruits, the air was informal, with polo being a major attraction in the evening when the Scouts would show their prowess. The war itself was not focused on the Chitral sector, however, Afghanistan had much more chances of success in Chitral than anywhere else. Afghanistan had kept its word during the Great War of 1914-1918 , but then the chain of events inside Afghanistan necessitated
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