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The first Scout units in what was to become Yugoslavia were founded in [[1911]] by Dr. [[Miloš Popović]], in Belgrade, Kragujevac, Vranje and Valjevo. As Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro served as one of the 20 original signatories that founded the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]], from 1922 to 1950.  

Yugoslavia, as Serbia and Montenegro, returned as the 137th member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement on September 1, [[1995]]. The SISCG presently has 5,856 members as of 2004. In the prevailing situation in the Balkans, the association is very active in social work for all segments of the population, and cooperates closely with the Red Cross in providing aid to refugees, opportunities for the disabled, help for orphans and general aid to areas in crisis. The SISCG has recently been featured in news stories about the work they are doing for the environment. The SISCG is active in a campaign to introduce new methods and materials of packaging, different schemes for garbage collection and recycling programmes. Serbia and Montenegro fielded a contingent EuroJam 2005.

The President of Savez Izviđača Srbije i Crne Gore is Mr. Vuko Darmanovic from Podgorica, elected in March 1995. He serves a four-year term. The Vice-President is Mr. Nikola Petrovic from Kraljevo.

The Savez Izviđača Srbije i Crne Gore does not presently own its own centers, nor do the individual Scout Organizations of Serbia and Montenegro. A number of Scout Groups have their own centers, including groups in Buljarice, Debelo Brdo, and [[Brezovica, Serbia|Brezovica]].

The SISCG includes Савез Извиђача Србије/Savez Izviđača Srbije, the ''Scout Organization of Serbia'' and Савез Извиђача Црне Горе/Savez Izviđača Crne Gore, the ''Scout Organization of Montenegro''.

If there are a number of Scout Groups in a locality (such as a city or district) then local Scout Councils may be formed. There are City Scout Councils in Belgrade and Niš and 12 District Scout Councils around Serbia in Ada, Požarevac, Velika Plana, Bačka Topola, Rakovica, Vranje, Čukarica, Šabac, Zaječar, Kruševac, Subotica and Zvezdara.

[[Vojvodina]] and Kosovo and Metohija autonomous regions of Serbia have their own Scout Councils, which belong to Savez Izviđača Srbije.

The Scout Association of [[Vojvodina]] (Serbian: ''Savez Izviđača Vojvodine''/''Савез Извиђача Војводине'', Hungarian: ''Vajdasági Cserkészek'', Croatian: ''Savez Izviđača Vojvodine'') has been active since 1911, when the first local Scout units were founded in Novi Sad, Pančevo, Subotica and other places. The Scout Association of Vojvodina, which has around 2000 members, unites the work of 35 Scout units from towns and villages across Vojvodina. The work of the Scout Association of Vojvodina includes camps, various activities, training of leaders, meetings, seminars, and competitions, Scout jamborees of Vojvodina gathering up to 2000 participants, orienteering all-around competitions, an international Scout artists' colony, and the Eurostep program, including an Eco-camp in Pančevo, the Archeology camp in Sremska Mitrovica, the International Scout Artists' Colony in Kovačica and the Camp for River Scouts in Kanjiža.

Scout Groups in Serbia and Montenegro tend to be named after people-either from local history or the founders of the Group. Each Scout Group has its own neckerchief, the generally vibrant colors of which are chosen by the members. Scout Groups are led by a Group Commissioner and have a number of Section Leaders responsible for the Cub Scouts, Scouts and Senior Scouts.  

The uniform of Savez Izviđača Srbije i Crne Gore consists of a dark-blue cap with the insignia of the SISCG, shirt (violet for Cub Scouts, green for Scouts and Guides, khaki for Venture Scouts, dark blue for Sea Scouts, light blue for Air Scouts), dark blue [[trousers]] or [[shorts]]; or a skirt or trousers for Guides, a dark blue belt with the insignia of the SISCG on the buckle, neckerchief in the color of the unit, and dark blue socks. In international events, all Scouts are to wear a violet [[neckerchief]] with the edges colored like the national flag, with the national coat of arms in the lower outward corner.

Specialized River/Sea Scout Groups are also being formed. These follow the same structure as conventional Scout Groups with Cubs, Scouts and Senior Scouts. The uniform consists of a navy blue shirt, a beret and the Group neckerchief for both males and females. Most of the maritime Scouts have connections to the major rivers in Serbia and Montenegro, but there are units elsewhere in the country.  

*[[Image:Beograd-vel-grb.jpg|20px]] the ''Belgrade Scout Union''