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green felt cap with green felt visor, yellow pipings, and an emblem at the front — although in some countries this has been replaced by more contemporary headgear or dispensed with entirely.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
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