National Order of the Arrow Mission

The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral
part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under
the guidance of selected capable adults.

National Order of the Arrow Purpose

As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to:

-- Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their
daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct
themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.

-- Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental
stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in
the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.

-- Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to
advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and
ultimately our nation.

-- Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership
in cheerful service to others.