The Language of Scouting provides information about the terms and style associated specifically with Scouting (the "language of Scouting") and grammar, spelling, and style norms used by the Custom Communication Division at the national office of the Boy Scouts of America.
Scouting terms are based in part on the Charter and Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America. Grammar, spelling, and style decisions are based on the latest editions of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law. Readers are encouraged to turn to these references (in the given order) for further guidance. Note that if an entry is capitalized, it should be capitalized whenever it is used.
In addition the terms and style associated with Scouting, three additional features are provided: a list of National Council and local council professional (and some paraprofessional) positions (provided by the Human Resources Group at the national office), a list of abbreviations and acronyms commonly used in Scouting, and abbreviations (both standard and postal) for states in the United States. Each of these items may be viewed as a single Web page, or they may be searched.