Cub Scout the "leader" of the Pack is called Akela. Cubs have a distinctive two-finger salute according to the Jungle theme, in contrast to the three-finger salute of Boy Scouts. However, in the Scout Association of United Kingdom (UK) and some of its overseas branches the two-finger salute was later replaced by the three-finger salute. Historically, Cubs wear a distinctive headdress, which is a tight-fitting green felt cap with green felt visor, yellow pipings, and an emblem at the front — although in some countries this has been replaced by more contemporary headgear or dispensed with entirely. Just as Scout troops are
The Scout Association keep the Cub Scout Law", while beaver Scouts use a different promise altogether: <poem>:I promise to do my best, In addition to the promise, there is a Scout Law which dictates what qualities a Scout should hold. The Scout Law is as follows: This law is used for all sections except Cubs and Beavers. Beaver Scouts have no law, as these values are to be demonstrated through the meetings themselves. The Cub Scout law is different again: <poem>:Cub scouts always do their best, The motto of the association, as with many other Scouting organisations, is 'Be Prepared'. There are permitted