Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Health and Safety
Hodgepodge
100
Is a troop guide a member of the patrol leaders’ council?
Yes –Boy Scout Handbook
100
What is the Cub Scout Motto.
Do your best
100
Is a Tour and Activity Plan required every time a unit is transporting scouts?
Yes. Our council requires one whenever the unit is transporting youth –Risk Management for Units
100
Who in scouting does a Cubmaster work for?
The Pack Committee Chair
200
How long does a scout have to complete a merit badge after he starts the requirements?
He has until his 18th birthday. –G2A
200
What is the minimum amount of time that a boy needs to be active as a Webelos Scout before he can earn the Webelos badge?
Three months
200
What is the maximum blade length of a knife that a scout may use?
There is no such standard. Only mention of this is a statement in the G2SS to “Avoid large sheath knives.”
200
What is the proper location of the World Conservation Award on the scout uniform?
On the right pocket, as a temporary patch. –G2AI
300
May a parent be a merit badge counselor for their own son for eagle required merit badges?
Yes, there is no prohibition. –G2A
300
How many years must a Webelos den leader serve before earning the Webelos Den Leader Training Award?
1 Year
300
Is “two deep leadership” is required at all times?
No, “two deep leadership” only applies to “trips and outing” –G2SS
300
May a troop advancement coordinator or unit committee can make alternate requirements (or waive requirements) for Scouts who cannot complete the basic rank or merit-badge requirements?
No one may change advancement requirements, other than councils for scouts with physical or mental disabilities. –G2A
400
Is it appropriate for a Scoutmaster to fail a boy at a Scoutmasters Conference if he does not believe the scout is ready to advance?
No, the requirements state “Take part in a Scoutmaster conference.”
400
Which Cub Scout sports belt loops are copper colored and must be earned in at district or council sponsored event?
BB Shorting and Archery
400
It is OK for little sister to camp with the troop/pack without a female adult present?
No, BSA requires female leadership on all overnight activities “even those including parent and child” –G2SS
400
Name three of the Award Knots that a scout may wear on his or her uniform.
youth religious emblem, Heroism Award, Honor Medal, Medal of Merit, Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award, Quartermaster Award, Venturing Silver Award, Venturing Leadership Award, James E. West Fellowship Award, William T. Hornaday Award/Badge. –G2AI
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