Cub Scouts (Singapore Scout Association) is now known as the Akela Award (a wolf's head on a green background), replacing the "link badge" design of the UK. Cub Scouts in Singapore follow a common Scout Promise and Law unlike the Wolf Cub era when they have a separate set of Cub Promise and Law. Cub Scouts are grouped in "Sixes" distinguished by coloured Turk's head woggles, where they are led by a "Sixer" and an "Assistant Sixer". If the situation calls for it, a "Senior Sixer" would also be appointed. The Cub Scout Leader leads the Cub Scout Unit (or "Pack") with the help of
Cub Scouting (Boy Scouts of America) serves youth who cannot take part in a nearby Cub Scout pack on a regular basis because of such factors as distance, weather, time, disability or similar issues. Recently, in October 2017, The Boy Scouts of America announced that girls will be allowed to participate in Cub Scout programs in single gender dens but coed packs. In February 2019, the program will allow girls into the Boy Scout program and the name will change to Scouts BSA. The uniform gives a Cub Scout visibility and creates a level of identity within both the unit and the community. The neckerchief, the