Scouting America

Interpreter Strip

Overview

To signify that a youth or adult member speaks a foreign language (one other than English)

Who Can Earn This Award?

Any member who speaks a specific foreign language; demonstrate knowledge by carrying on a five-minute conversation in this language, translating a two-minute speech or address, and writing a letter in the language (does not apply for sign language); or, translating 200 words from the written word.

How To Get the Award

Purchase from Scout shop.

Supply Item Description & Uniform Placement

On the uniform above the right pocket.

Supply/BIN Item Number

French, No. 391; German, No. 392; Spanish, No. 395; signing, No.390; Dutch, No. 393; Italian, No. 400; Portuguese, No. 401; Russian, No. 402; Cantonese (Chinese), No. 404; Greek, No. 405; Japanese, No. 406; Simplified Mandarin (Chinese), No. 407; Traditional Mandarin (Chinese), No. 408; Vietnamese, No. 409; American Sign Language, No. 18025; Hebrew, No. 18039; 

Interpreter Strip Requirements

Youth and adults may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or sign language by:

  1. Carrying on a five-minute conversation in this language.
  2. Translating a two-minute speech or address.
  3. Writing a letter in the language (does not apply for sign language).
  4. Translating 200 words from the written word.


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