[3]: 116  They are recruited mostly from the Chitral and Kalash Valleys areas along the western borders and are led by officers from the Pakistan Army.

Its role is to keep guard over Pakistan's western borders in peacetime and to assist the civil administration in maintaining law and order in the district of Chitral.

[5] The corps had an initial strength of 1,200 men[6] and aimed to recruit the trained cragsmen of Chitral, that is, experienced mountaineers.

Pay and allowances of the Scouts were shared by the Political Agent and the Mehtar of Chitral Shuja ul-Mulk, who was also installed as the Honorary Commandant.

Firing was the main thrill of the recruits, the air was informal, with polo being a major attraction in the evening when the Scouts would show their prowess.

Amir Amanullah broke his relations with British India because it had delayed in accepting his kingship and more so politically to have public support.

The retreating scouts were also harnessed and together these three companies put up a courageous fight on the Galapach position and reoccupied it.

After the action, the Afghans started reinforcing themselves thus the political administration at Chitral very wisely decided to retreat back into its own areas.

[11] In recognition of his loyalty and faithfulness, Shuja ul-Mulk was Knighted,[12] given the title of His Highness,[13] and a right of having a salute of 11 guns.

[14] In 1942, the last of British soldier left Chitral as they were required at more important places due to the swinging fortunes of the Second Great War.

During times of extraordinary law and order crisis, the government occasionally grants power to the Chitral Scouts to arrest and detain a criminals.