by Roland Philipps
9th Battalion Royal Fusiliers,
Commissioner For East and North-East London,
also Assistant Commissioner For Wales.
Killed in action, July 7th, 1916.
The Patrol Leader And Second
How Can A Leader Lead?
When Should A Leader Lead?
Privileges Of A Patrol Leader
The Court Of Honor
The Patrol Spirit
Patrol Instruction In 2nd Class Work
Patrol Instruction In Proficiency Badges
Patrol In Council
The Patrol At Play
Patrol Good Turns
Patrol In Camp
FOREWORD BY THE CHIEF SCOUT
ROLAND PHILIPPS wrote to me from the Front describing a bombing fight in
which he had taken a leading part, and incidentally mentioned his great joy in
that he had been wounded in three places, and that the three wounds served to
remind him of the three points of his Scout promise.
He came home for a few days with the idea of curing his wounds without going
into hospital, in the fear that, if detained there, he might miss the next
It was then, while staying with me, that he more than ever impressed me with
1. That the spirit of Scouting was the motive power that gave him the
tremendous energy and keenness which made him a fanatic for Scout ideals.
2. The personal practice of Scouting activities made him a practical example
for other Scouts to follow.
3. The brotherly helpfulness which he extended to every boy, no matter to
what class he belonged, spoke to the corporate spirit in addition to that of the
He was practically a living example in these three directions of the three
principles included in the Scout's Promise, namely, the spirit of duty to God,
the personal subjection of self as an individual to Scout Laws, and the
corporate fraternal duty to others. It comes naturally, therefore, that the
three books which he had written for Scouts before he was killed should be based
mainly on those three Scout lines:-
"The Scout Laws," the spirit of which is the essence of Scouting.
"The Tenderfoot Tests," which are the first steps by which the
individual sets to work to carry the spirit into practice.
"The Patrol System," under which, as one of a body, he carries out
the duties of a Scout for the benefit of the community.
Roland Philipps was young in years when he left us for Higher Service; but
already his personality and his example had influenced a large number of our men
and boys, and he had infused into them that Scout spirit which is the essential
motive power for successful Scout work.
Fortunately, he had set down in writing much of what was in his mind.
This Volume, therefore, embodying as it does in his own words the above three
main principles, is the best possible monument that could be raised in our
Brotherhood to his memory. Through it he will still live in our hearts and speak
to our heads; and though his presence is lost to us, his spirit will continue
among us to help us in our work and forward progress.
ROBERT BADEN-POWELL June, 1917.