Troop Traditions & Policies
Before you leave the barracks, always...
Move your buddy tags
What is the name of the place the British landed on in the War of 1812?
British Landing
Who first built Fort Michilimackinac?
The French
What time do flags go up in the morning?
9:30 AM
When on the island, we have to stop marching if we see...
Horses
Who do you turn badgework in to?
JLA - Alison
Who built Fort Holmes? (Bonus points if you know the name it was called when it was built)
The British. (Fort George)
What body system did Dr. Beaumont study?
Digestive System
Who controls the ropes in the morning?
Scout on the left
What is the purpose of the "Dress it up" command?
Make sure we are spaced correctly
What does HALOFOTI stand for?
Have a lot of fun on the island
Name one of the two oldest buildings on Mackinac Island
Biddle House & McGulpin House
Who moved the fort from the mainland to the island in 1780?
The British
Which hand is always on top when holding the ropes?
The left hand
Which foot do we start on?
The left foot
How many different badges does our troop have?
7
The flag at Post Cemetery is always flown at half-staff. Name one of the 3 other places in the US where this is also true
Punchbowl in Hawaii, Arlington in Virginia, & Gettysburg in Pennslyvania
Why were cars banned on the island? (Bonus points for the year)
They scared horses (1930)
Name 3 of the 4 main flag groups
Avenue, Ramp, Downtown, Fort Main
What is the command for a left turn?
Column Left March
During the fire drill, we all have to be out of the barracks in how long?
2 minutes
What is the name of the small spring by Arch Rock?
Dwightwood Springs
What year did Girl Scouts join the Scout program on the island?
1974
Name the 3 flags we fly on Fort Main
Post, Storm, Garrison/Big-Big
Why do we have to learn marching?
So when we are on the island, we look uniform when going places