Draft:OI "22. April"

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Scout Squad "22. April" is a scout squad based in Banja Luka. It is a non political, youth organisation with goals to train young people to survive in extreme conditions.

History

The roots of the existence of this squad date back to 1953, when the first squad was made, being named the Scout Squad "Šoša Mažar". Following the trend in Yugoslavia, soon a new scout squad would be formed

being called "Kasim Hadžić". On the 11th of October, 1970 a merger was done between these two squads making what is today know as the Scout Squad "22. April".


Organization

  • Leader- Mišo Stanivuković
  • Coleader- Darko Mitrašinović
  • Treasurer - N/A

Distribution

It currently consists of 3 active platoons, one active flock and numerous clubs. It is a member of the Association of Scouts of the Republic of Srpska and the Association of Scouts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its


Platoons:

- Platoon "H20", status active

- Platoon "Orlovi", status inactive

- Platoon "Sokolovi", status inactive

- Platoon "Vukovi", status active, platoon leader Nikola Šodić

- Platoon "Rode", status active, platoon leader Andreja Stanivuković

Flocks:

- Flock "Rode", status inactive

- Flock "Šišmiši", status active, leader Danijela Mitrašinović

Clubs:

- Club Brđana "Jugoslavija"

- Club Brđana "Željko Ojda Ojdanić"

Marks:

Neckercheifs:

The dark blue neckerchief with yellow finishes has evolved in numerous ways over the years

These neckerchiefs can be seperated into 4 different generations. It is notable that the council of the squad tend to wear

special ones.

Generations of neckerchiefs

  • First Generation From all generations this one stands out in its manufactoring quality with a great base material. Very rare for current members to wear.
    First Generation From all generations this one stands out in its manufactoring quality with a great base material. Very rare for current members to wear.
  • Second Generation The second generation of neckerchiefs was pulled back from production in about 2019. A great flaw in this series was the ribbon that fell off oftenly
    Second Generation The second generation of neckerchiefs was pulled back from production in about 2019. A great flaw in this series was the ribbon that fell off oftenly
  • Third Generation The third generation was marked by a goldenlike ribbon. They were quickly pulled out of production around 2020-2021. A flaw was the lint on the ribbon.
    Third Generation The third generation was marked by a goldenlike ribbon. They were quickly pulled out of production around 2020-2021. A flaw was the lint on the ribbon.
  • Fourth Generation The fourth generation is still in use today, characterised by a shorther length but a greater width of the ribbon.
    Fourth Generation The fourth generation is still in use today, characterised by a shorther length but a greater width of the ribbon.

It is popular to sew the fourth generation in a way that resembles the second generation

Uniform

References