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A Joint Unit may consist of Rainbow Guides and Beaver Scouts; or Brownie Guides and Cub Scouts; or Guides and Scouts who work together in one Unit. As a single Unit, they share leadership and facilities.

A Joint Unit is open to Members of either Association. The age group for a Joint Unit should be in accordance with Policy, Organisation and Rules and The Guiding Manual, although local Commissioners may authorise some flexibility to assist in local circumstances.

Members wear the relevant Scout Association or Girlguiding UK uniform as appropriate.

All other requirements and Rules of each Association apply. Detailed operation of the Joint Unit should be in accordance with the separate publication Joint Units: Advice and Information available from the Scout Information Centre.