scout rank
say the patrol method in order
apl, pl, aspl, spl, jasm, asm, sm
why is the buddy system important?
it means that no one is alone incase of a emergency.
what is the outdoor code?
As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, to be careful with fire, to be considerate in the outdoors, and to be conservation minded.
when should you use lashings and when should you not
Use lashings to join poles for temporary structures during scouting. Avoid this in prohibited areas to respect "leave no trace" principles and land permissions.
how many hours do you need to rank up from star to life.
6 hours
describe the 4 steps of scout advancement
learn, test, review, recognize
what are the 4 point of the edge method?
explain, demonstrate, guide, enable.
describe some hazards or injuries that you might encounter on your hike
snake bite, blisters, sprains, dehydration, cuts/scrap, sunburn
describe 3 natural indicators of bad or harmful weather
dark clouds, high wind speeds, thunder in the distance, and animals fleeing the area
how many merit badges do you need for star rank
6 merit badges
explain when the scout sign, solute, and handshake should be used
The scout sign, with the right hand raised, is used to call attention. The scout salute, by raising the right hand to the forehead, shows respect. The scout handshake, with the left hand, symbolizes friendship among scouts, and you also use it when you get an award.
recite the scout oath from memory
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
explain when it is appropriate to use a fire for cooking purposes and when is is not important
appropriate: when allowed or permitted, when there is no fire hazards around the fire
not appropriate: when there is a lot of dry land, when it is not allowed or permitted
what does it mean to be clean
how many merit badges need to be eagle required
4
tell what you need to know about using a pocketknife safely
blood circle, saying thank you when receiving a knife, and how to properly hand over a knife
recite the scout law
A scout is: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, reverent,
tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim
Swim with a lifeguard, Stay hydrated, Stay close to land, Don't dive into shallow water
what does it mean to be thrifty.
being careful with money and resources, and avoiding waste
how many months do you have to be active as a first class scout
4 months