The Scout Motto is Kun Musta'idan or كن مستعداً, translating as Be Prepared in Arabic, though the local variant is Wa a'eddou or و أعدوا.

There is strong Guide/Scout cooperation in planning training courses, youth program, seminars and hosting international activities.

Jamborees, leader training courses, seminars and conferences are held throughout the year on the sub-provincial, national and international levels.

[citation needed] The membership badge of the Public Scout and Girl Guide Movement incorporates a palm tree and other agricultural produce.

However, in the Libyan Civil War Scouts acted as front-line support troops for the anti-Gaddafi forces.