Scout
What is the first Knot you learn
Square Knot
What is a practical use of a square knot
To tie two ropes together
When is it appropriate to use a fire for cooking?
Dutch oven, foil cooking, campfire food/deserts (s’mores)
What do you do if you catch on fire
Stop drop and roll
Who was the previous SPL
Evelyn
What is the Scout Oath and Law
(I don’t want to type it)
What is the EDGE method?
Educate, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable
Where is a good spot to camp
Designated camping areas not underneath trees/loose debris, flat ground, don't go far away from troop
Demonstrate a four armed Carry
Person guides second person on how to do it
What year was Boy Scouts founded
1910
Explain how to safely handle a knife
Blood circle, keep closed, hand with handle side towards person, cut away from yourself, etc.
Describe what to do if you get lost on a hike
STOP method
STAY CALM - take a breather, THINK - look at a map, think where you are, OBSERVe - landmarks, footprints, PLAN - move carefully marking your path or stay put
Describe how to use a camp stove.
Set up outside away from branches and on flat ground, tighten fuel cap/screw fuel canister (propane for us), don't overload the pot, one person always attends it, etc.
What is the knot at the beginning and end of most lashings?
Clove Hitch
Who is the creator of scouts?
Lord Robert Baden Powell
Explain how to be safe around fire
Leave it to the fire master, don’t touch it, keep water bucket, use poking stick if needed, etc.
Explain the first aid for a simple cut
Sanitize the cut, put a bandaid on it, put ice if swollen.
What is a hurry case?
The victim has stopped breathing, no hearbeat, sever bleeding, or ingested poison
Explain how to obtain portable water in an emergency
If from streams, lakes, or springs you can:
- Boil 1+ minutes
- Filter (if you have one)
- Treat with tablets (follow directions)
What year was Troop 1158 founded?
1991
Explain the buddy system
(I don't want to type it)
What is the Outdoor Code or how would you practice it
As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation-minded.
- Plolice line, pick up trash, fire safety, clean your area, etc.
Describe a situation where you would use a sheet bend knot
If nobody can answer use bowline
Bowline: tying around the waist for rescue, securing guy lines/stakes
Sheet bend: tying two ropes together of different rigidity
Explain the steps to CPR.
Where was Boy Scouts founded
Great Britain