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100

This tool is essential for splitting firewood but must be used with proper safety precautions.

What is an axe?

100

The Scout slogan that encourages helpfulness in daily life.

What is "Do a Good Turn Daily"?

100

This is the first merit badge that many Scouts earn because it focuses on safety in the water.

What is swimming?

100

This leader is a BSA instructor for 17 merit badges.

Who is CC Dawn Kotalik?

100

The rank the requires a project led by the scout.

What is Life Rank

200

A lightweight foam or inflatable mat placed under a sleeping bag for comfort and insulation.

What is a sleeping pad?

200

The highest award in Sea Scouting, equivalent to the Eagle Scout rank, is called this.

What is the Quartermaster Award?

200

Scouts must design a fitness plan and track their physical activity to earn this merit badge.

What is Personal Fitness?

200

This leader became a eagle scout in 1988.

Who is Scoutmaster John?

200

Earning at least 21 merit badges, including 13 required badges, is needed for this rank.

What is Eagle Scout?

300

3 camping essentials.

What is ________ (Map and Compass, Sun Protection, Extra Clothing, Flashlight, First-Aid Kit, Matches and Fire-starters, Pocketknife, Trail Food, Water Bottle, and Rain Gear)

300

This phrase in the Scout Law was added in 1911 to the original British version, reflecting American values.

What is "Reverent"?

300

To earn this badge, Scouts must demonstrate proficiency in morse code or semaphore communication.

What is Signs, Signals, and Codes?

300

This leader has earned Wood Badge.

Who is ASM Ms. Ray?

300

To earn this rank, Scouts must successfully complete a five-mile hike using a map and compass while identifying ten signs of wildlife.

What is Second Class?

400

This is the universal distress signal for emergency help in the wilderness.

What is three loud sounds or three signals in a row?

400

This is the exact number of leadership positions a Scout can hold to meet the requirements for Star, Life, or Eagle rank.

What is 16?

400

To earn this badge, Scouts must research a major piece of federal legislation, explain its impact, and interview a public official about its implementation.

What is Citizenship in the Nation?

400

This scout leader works as a Regional Sales Manager at a energy company.

Who is ASM Mr. Paul?

400

A Scout working toward this rank must demonstrate six different lashings, build a functional structure using pioneering skills, and explain the practical applications of each lashing.

What is First Class?

500

The time it takes for a biodegradable item like an orange peel to fully decompose.

What is about six months?

500

This is the exact number of words in the Scout Oath.

What is 40?

500

This badge requires Scouts to build a 3D model of a geological feature, identify rock types, and explain the formation of fossils in detail.

What is Geology?

500

This leader earned the Hornaday Award.

Who is ASM Rafe?

500

A Scout pursuing this rank must not only demonstrate advanced first aid skills but also explain how to create an improvised wilderness evacuation plan for a group of 10, including a detailed assessment of terrain, weather, and resources available.

(What is First Class?)

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