What is The Order of the Arrow (OA) The OA is Scouting's National Honor Society. It's purpose is to recognize those campers...Scouts and Scouters...who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recognition. The Nischa Achowalogen Lodge, Order of the Arrow is a part of the Golden Spread Council.