Scout Ranks and Advancement
What rank comes directly after Scout?
Tenderfoot.
What is the first knot most scouts learn?
Square knot.
What should you do first when coming upon an injured person?
Take a moment to check the scene (ex. dangers in area, cause of accident or illness, etc.)
What type of shelter is easiest to make in a survival situation?
A lean-to
Who founded Scouting?
Robert Baden-Powell
True or False: First Aid, Personal Fitness, Communications, and Personal Finance are all Eagle Required Merit Badges.
True
What knot is used for dragging a log across the ground?
Timber hitch.
What maneuver do you do when someone is choking?
Which knot is best for attaching a tent to a stake?
Taut-line hitch.
In what year was Scouts founded?
1910
What is the rank that a Scout must achieve before earning the Eagle Scout rank?
Life Scout.
What is the primary use of a bowline knot?
To form a loop that will not slip, commonly used to tie around your/someone needing rescue's waist. You can also use it to secure guy lines on a tent or dining fly.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
What's the best way to stay warm in the wilderness when you don't have a sleeping bag?
Layering your clothing and using a fire for warmth.
What is the highest rank in Scouting?
Eagle Scout.
At what age can a Scout no longer advance to Eagle Scout?
18 years old.
True or False: Granny Knots, Thief Knots, and Surgeon's Knots are all Square Knot lookalikes.
True! They are (almost) lookalikes.
False (a puncture wound is usually not considered a Hurry Case)
True or False: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Bull thistle, and Jimson Weed are all types of poisonous plants.
False (Bull thistle is not poisonous)
What is the official Scout Motto?
Be prepared.
What is the final step before achieving the Eagle Scout Rank?
Completing the Eagle Scout service project and submitting the Eagle Scout Rank application.
Name the knot used for tying two ropes of different thicknesses together. Hint: it is a close relative of the bowline and can be untied the same way.
Sheet bend.
What is the correct way to treat a sprained ankle?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (R.I.C.E)
What should you do if you become lost on a hike?
Stay calm, think, observe, and plan (S.T.O.P.).
What is the official Scout slogan?
Do a good turn daily.