Cub Scouts (Australia) Cub Scouts (Australia) Cub Scouts is the section of Scouts Australia for boys and girls aged 8 to 10 (inclusive), often known simply as 'Cubs'. The Cub Scout section follows after Joey Scouts and is before Scouts. Cub Scouts wear a uniform shirt with navy blue panels, and yellow shoulders. The Cub Scout section draws largely from the Jungle Book. Leaders are usually given names based on characters from the story, such as Akela, Bagheera or Baloo. The Cub Scout Pack is usually composed of several adult leaders, and several "sixes" of approximately six children. The leader of a "six"
Scout leader Quartermaster, although this role can also be taken on by a parent or other member of the Group Committee. At District level a "District Commissioner" may appoint a "District Beaver Scout Leader", "District Cub Scout Leader" and a "District Scout Leader" to assist the "Assistant District Commissioners" for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. A "District Explorer Scout Leader" may also be appointed to assist a "District Explorer Scout Commissioner". A "District Scout Network Leader" may be appointed to lead a District Scout Network. At County Level a "County Commissioner" may appoint a "County Beaver Scout Leader", "County Cub Scout Leader" and