Ranks in Gerakan Pramuka Indonesia
The rank insignia system of the Indonesian Scouting movement Gerakan Pramuka is by and large militarized in traditions and outfit.
Much is left to the traditions of specific groups. Some of them do not grant some of the ranks to its members, while others name them differently; the very look of the insignia may differ from group to group.
Rank insignia
Calon Bantara
Calon Bantara is a transition level between Boy Scout and Rover Scout. In this level, a member learns the basics of Penegak level, also called Troop guest. In some regions, the Scout leader gives a shoulder loop for the Cadet. Even though the shoulder loop is not official, it is well known in some places and is often called the CARA (short for Bantara Cadet) shoulder loop. The loop consists of a picture of a kujang, a traditional weapon in West Java and the word CARA.
Penegak Bantara
Penegak Bantara is the first official level after a member obtains their orientation and transition from Penggalang to Penegak. Bantara level can be obtained after completing the general basic skills for Penegak or Rover level in SKU (general requirement). The shoulder loop for Bantara is almost the same as the Penegak Laksana. The difference is the word BANTARA written on it. The official welcome ceremony for a new Bantara, often called Upacara Adat Ambalan (customary law ceremony) involves a senior and instructor holding a campout for two nights. During this campout the cadet will be inducted as a Bantara.
Penegak Laksana
Penegak Laksana is a level after Penegak Bantara in Penegak age group. A Scout can earn this level after they fulfill requirements from the Penegak/Rover Handbook. One can be easily idnetified as Penegak Laksana by the shoulder loop on his/her uniform. The difference between the Bantara and Laksana shoulder loop is the word written on it. The color and sign is the same between Bantara and Laksana. In Penegak group, the only shoulder loop that looks different is the CARA (Calon Bantara) or Bantara Cadet, where the logo is not the Tunas Kelapa (coconut sprout), but the Kujang an Indonesian traditional weapon, from West Java), and the word written: CARA (Calon Bantara) or Bantara Cadet.
