Ranks
What is the first rank in Scouts BSA?
Scout
What is the cub scout Motto?
Do Your Best!
Who began scouting?
Lord Robert Baden-Powell
What 2 steps do we use to control bleeding?
Direct Pressure and then bandage
When was Scouting for Boys published?
1907
Name three Merit Badges
138 possible answers
What is the class A uniform for Scouts BSA?
Field Uniform - Scout Shirt
What type of knot is used to connect two pieces of rope?
Square knot
What direction does the compass always point?
Magnetic North
What is the rank every cub scout must earn?
Bobcat.=
What is the Scout BSA Motto?
Be Prepared!
In what country was the Scouting movement started?
England
What should you do if your clothes are caught on fire?
Stop, Drop, and Roll
when was Boy Scouts founded in the US?
1910
How many merit badges are required?
13
What is the Class B uniform?
Activity Uniform - A scouting t-shirt
What type of knot is used in lashing?
Clove Hitch
Name 2 ways to start a fire without a match.
Friction
Flint and Steel
What percent of Scouts, within +-2%, earn Eagle?
6.5%
What is the Scout BSA Slogan?
Do a good turn daily
Who is the only President that was an Eagle Scout?
Gerald Ford
What do we do when someone is not breathing?
Rescue Breathing
When was the first Eagle Scout?
1912
Which merit badge is earned most often?
First Aid
Where does a Scout wear his rank?
Left Pocket
What knot is used for a rescue?
Bowline
Recite the Outdoor Code.
As an American,
I will do my best to –
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
Be careful with fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
Be conservation minded.
What do the stars stand for on the first class badge?
Truth and Knowledge
What is Scout Spirit?
Living by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, Scout Slogan, and Scout Motto.
What was the legend that led to scouting coming to America?
The Legend of the Unknown Scout
What is C.P.R.?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
To help someone who is not breathing and has no heartbeat
When was Cub Scouts formed in the US?
1930
How many merit badges are required for Eagle?
21
Where will you wear your arrow of light badge on your Scouts BSA uniform.
Below your left pocket.
What knot do we use to tie down the dining fly?
Taut line hitch
Name at least 5 of the scouting essentials
flashlight
map
compass
fire starter
water bottle
pocket knife
first aid kit
back up clothing
rain gear
sun gear
food
whistle
water treatment
solar blanket
Name at least 2 of the 4 steps of advancement in Scouts BSA
A scout learns.
A scout is tested.
A scout is reviewed.
A scout is recognized.
What are the 2 ways to salute the US flag and when is each used?
In uniform we use the scout salute.
Out of uniform we place our hand over our heart.
Who brought boy scouts to the US?
William Boyce
What can we use to help a stopped heart?
AED - Automated External Defibrillator
When was the first World Scouting Conference?
1920
Who is responsible for teaching a scout through a merit badge?
Merit Badge Counselor
What is the optional piece of the Scouts BSA uniform?
Scout Hat
What are 2 types of lashing?
Square Lashing
Diagonal lashing
Shear Lashing
Tripod Lashing
What is the person who plans the meal and acquires the food called?
Grubmaster
Name the 7 ranks of Scouts BSA
Scout
Tenderfoot
Second Class
First Class
Star
Life
Eagle
List the scouting chain of command to follow when asking for help.
Adult Leader
Senior Patrol leader
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Patrol leader
When were Webelos added to scouting?
1954
What can we use to hold a broken bone in place?
Splint
When was Troop 359 founded?
1982
How many merit badges are offered in Scouts BSA
138
Where do Scouts wear their patrol symbol.
On the right sleeve underneath the American Flag.
A knot that is tied around something will have this word in its name
What should you do if you are lost outdoors?
STOP
stop, think, observe, plan
What are the last two things you must do to advance?
Scout Master Conference
Board of Review
Name 2 other leadership roles in Scouts BSA.
den chief
scribe
quartermaster
chaplain
troop guide
Which War did Sir Baden Powell serve England and write his book, Aids to Scouting.
Second Boer War
What should we do if we suspect head or neck injury?
Stabilize the head and neck.
What major addition was made to scouting in 2019.
Girls were permitted into Boy Scouts.
Where does a scout wear merit badges?
On a sash
Every Scout wears this insignia above his or her left pocket.
World Crest Scout Emblem
What are 2 things we do to the end of a rope to protect it?
Whip
Fuse
Name 3 ways you can signal for help.
Fire
Whistle
Signal Mirror
Bright Colors
Use rocks and/or sticks