What is SOL?
The Sun Ordained Legion (SOL) provides physical, mental and cultural rigour for Australian Youth to help them navigate their personal and academic development as leaders of Australia’s future. Our programs provide development activities for ages 5 through to 17+. We also welcome adult volunteers who share our values to enquire about becoming SOL Leaders. We value strength, honour, collective self-pride and heritage.
Our Pillars
- SOL (Sun Ordained Legion) is a youth organisation for boys, built on the pillars of:
- Honour – Upholding integrity, truth, and virtue in all things.
- Courage – Facing challenges head-on, standing firm in conviction.
- Duty – Serving family, community, and nation with unwavering commitment.
- Learning – A warrior-scholar mindset: strength in both body and mind.
- Comradeship – The bonds of brotherhood, built through shared trials and triumphs.
Programs & Activities
- Outdoor Survival & Bushcraft – Fire-making, shelter-building, land navigation.
- Physical Fitness & Martial Training – Strength, endurance, self-defense.
- History & Heritage – Learning the great stories and traditions of our people.
- Discipline & Leadership – Earning responsibility and leading others.
- Camps, Competitions & Brotherhood – Real-world challenges that forge strong men.
Creating a Viable Alternative
- Modern Australian boys lack mentorship, challenges, and a sense of belonging.
- Schools and institutions neglect the values of strength, discipline, and heritage.
- The future of our people depends on strong, capable men who can lead, protect, and build.
- SOL provides boys with a structured path to manhood, blending ancient wisdom with practical skills for modern life.
- Inspired by the great traditions of warrior cultures and pioneers, we forge young leaders who stand for something greater than themselves.
A boy without direction, self-identity and a sense of community becomes a man without purpose. SOL ensures no boy walks alone.
Explore Our Age Groups
Ages 5–7
Foundations of Strength
- Basic discipline, respect, and teamwork.
- Introduction to nature.
- Physical activity, structured play, moral lessons.
- Learning, storytelling and hands-on exploration.
Ages 8–10
Strength in Growth
- Basic Outdoor skills
- Lessons in personal responsibility and self-sufficiency.
- Fitness, endurance training, and structured challenges.
- Early introduction to history, heroes, and honour.
Ages 11–13
The Warrior’s Path
- Intermediate survival skills
- Fitness, self-defense, and practical training.
- Mental discipline: public speaking, debate, and reasoning.
- Teamwork challenges.
- Deepening cultural and historical knowledge.
Ages 14–17
Leaders & Legionnaires
- Advanced survival training.
- Mastery of physical endurance, combat sports.
- Financial literacy, craftsmanship, real-world preparedness.
- Acting as mentors.
- Becoming leaders in the community, assisting with volunteering efforts
Badges of Honour
Badge designs and descriptions are in progress—community input is welcome.
“Strength in both Body and Mind.”
Awarded for excellence in both physical training and intellectual pursuit.
Requires:
-Mastery of a combat discipline (boxing, wrestling, fencing, etc.).
-Demonstration of historical knowledge, including military strategy, philosophy, or literature.
-Completion of a written or oral presentation on a European or Australian historical warrior or leader.
“Through Skill and Labor, We Build.”
For excellence in traditional and practical skills.
Requires:
-Creation of a functional item (woodwork, leatherwork, metalwork, or tool-making).
-Knowledge and application of basic repairs (fixing equipment, maintaining tools, sewing).
-Demonstrating self-sufficiency by producing something useful for the community.
“One with Nature, One with the Hunt.”
Recognizing mastery in tracking, foraging, and marksmanship.
Requires:
-Proficiency in archery, slingshot, or throwing weapons.
-Knowledge of wild plants, tracking techniques, and wilderness safety.
-Participation in hunting, fishing, or trapping (where legal and ethical).
“Mind Over Matter – Strength, Endurance, Grit.”
Awarded for exceptional physical resilience and discipline.
Requires:
-Completing a demanding physical challenge (e.g., a ruck march, long-distance swim, high-intensity training).
-Achieving personal fitness goals over a set period.
-Demonstrating mental toughness through a voluntary hardship or endurance event.
“Unlock the Secrets Within.”
Awarded to those who demonstrate a deep understanding of spirituality, philosophy, or mystical teachings, guiding others on their inner journeys.
Requirements:
-Study and practice a philosophical system or spiritual discipline (e.g., meditation, meditation techniques, mindfulness, esoteric traditions).
-Reflect on and apply mystical teachings to personal growth.
-Guide others in their exploration of spirituality and personal enlightenment.
-Show a deeper connection to inner wisdom and self-awareness.
-Demonstrate respect for nature and the world around you.
“To Stand as a Shield for One’s Own.”
Earned by demonstrating protection, service, and leadership within one’s community.
Requires:
-Training in first aid and emergency response.
-Contribution to a community service project (cleanups, volunteering, mentorship).
“Master of Land, Sea, and Sky.”
Awarded for mastery of outdoor survival and navigation.
Requires:
-Proficiency in map-reading, compass use, and celestial navigation.
-Completion of a multi-day survival camp with minimal supplies.
-Construction of a functional shelter and fire without modern tools.
“The Keeper of Hearth and Home.”
Symbolising responsibility, self-reliance, and provision.
Requires:
-Ability to start a fire in adverse conditions using primitive methods.
-Cooking a full meal over an open flame using foraged or hunted ingredients.
-Teaching a younger member fire safety and survival cooking.
“To Lead is to Know the Way.”
Awarded for expertise in travel, movement, and wayfinding.
Requires:
-Planning and executing a solo or group expedition.
-Learning and using different navigation methods (astral, landmark-based, orienteering).
-Demonstrating leadership in leading a group through challenging terrain.
“An Honourable Man in Deed and Word.”
For displaying unwavering character, leadership, and moral fortitude.
Requires:
-Living by a code of honour and self-discipline.
-Standing up for what is right, even when difficult and persecuted by evil-doers.
-Earning the respect of peers and mentors through consistent noble behavior.
“Wisdom Preserved, Wisdom Passed On.”
For deep knowledge and the ability to teach others.
Requires:
-Memorisation and recitation of a great speech, poem, or passage of historical significance.
-Writing an essay or presentation on a cultural or philosophical topic.
-Organising a history or philosophy discussion group for peers.
“Wisdom in Judgment, Clarity in Decision.”
For leadership, wisdom, and understanding of human nature.
Requires:
-Mastery of debate, rhetoric, and public speaking.
-Ability to mediate conflicts and make wise, impartial decisions.
-Passing a test of moral and ethical dilemmas with sound reasoning.
-Gaining the trust of peers as a counselor and leader.
“Power and Dominance Through Sheer Strength.”
For those who display exceptional physical power and resilience.
Requires:
-Achieving outstanding feats of strength (e.g., heavy lifting, bodyweight mastery, grip strength).
-Demonstrating practical applications of strength (lifting, carrying, moving obstacles).
-Competing in or excelling at strength-based challenges (stone lifting, tug-of-war, log carry).
-Holding a leadership role in physical training and motivating others.
“Precision, Patience, Mastery of Aim.”
For excellence in ranged accuracy and marksmanship.
Requires:
-Proficiency in rifle, pistol, shotgun, or throwing weapons.
-Demonstration of consistent accuracy at increasing distances.
-Understanding ballistics, wind compensation, and shooting techniques.
-Instruction of a younger member in safe and effective shooting practices.
“To Know, To Think, To Conquer.”
For those who demonstrate extraordinary intelligence, wisdom, and problem-solving ability across a wide range of disciplines.
Requires:
-High-level performance on logic, IQ, or advanced problem-solving tests.
-Mastery of multiple intellectual fields (science, philosophy, history, mathematics, strategy, engineering, or language).
-Demonstrated ability to think critically under pressure (e.g., solving complex real-world problems or strategic dilemmas).
-Leadership in mentoring and teaching others advanced concepts.
-Completion of a mental endurance challenge (e.g., intense memorisation, difficult puzzles under time constraints, or a multi-disciplinary competition).
“A Brotherhood Forged in Strength and Loyalty.”
Awarded for expanding the ranks significantly, strengthening the Legion through recruitment and mentorship.
Requirements:
-Successfully recruit at least five members into SOL.
-Act as a mentor and guide, helping them integrate.
-Ensure each recruit earns at least one Honour Badge.
-Demonstrate leadership and responsibility within the group.
“With Words, We Build or Destroy.”
For persuasive speech, negotiation, and influence.
Requires:
-Winning a formal debate or structured argument.
-Persuading a group to adopt a logical stance through reasoning.
-Demonstrating understanding of classical rhetoric and oratory.
-Teaching younger members the power of speech and debate.
“To Cultivate, To Nurture, To Feed.”
Awarded to those who demonstrate exceptional skill in farming, gardening, or land management.
Requirements:
-Completion of a farming project (e.g., garden or small farm).
-Knowledge of crop rotation, soil health, and sustainable/regenerative farming practices.
-Raising livestock and understanding animal husbandry (if applicable).
-Completion of a land management task, such as composting or planting trees.
-Teaching others about sustainable farming techniques.
“Master of Sound, Leader of Harmony.”
Awarded to those who excel in musical composition, performance, or leadership, whether as an instrumentalist, conductor, or composer. A Maestro wields music as a force of unity, discipline, and cultural preservation.
Requirements:
-Demonstrate proficiency in an instrument, conducting, or composition.
-Perform or conduct a piece that inspires, uplifts, or honours tradition.
-Show an understanding of musical theory and structure.
-Lead others in a musical performance or collaborative piece.
-Use music to strengthen camaraderie and brotherhood.
“Lighting the Path, Leading the Way.”
Awarded to those who exemplify leadership, inspiration, and guidance for others within the SOL community. The Torchbearer leads by example, helping to shape the future of the Order through dedication, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to SOL’s values.
Requirements:
-Demonstrating consistent leadership in SOL activities, whether in planning, teaching, or guiding others.
-Taking on a mentorship role, helping newer members navigate their journey and earn their first badges.
-Actively setting an example of the SOL values (honor, duty, courage, integrity, etc.).
-Leading a group project or initiative that promotes SOL’s core values or community growth.
-Inspiring others to take on leadership roles within SOL, creating a chain of mentorship and growth.
Every great movement begins with a few who dare to lead. Are you ready?
Find or Start a Local SOL Chapter
Want to join or bring SOL to your area? Check for a local group or start one yourself. We provide support for new chapters.