Scout Oath, Law etc.
BSA Questions
Methods
Knots
Higher Rank
100
Please show the scout sign and say the scout oath.
On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
100

How do scouts in the troop provide leadership? 

•     Planning & organizing activities & meetings

•     Planning menus & figuring out food costs

•     Teaching outdoor, sports, or craft skills

•     Helping other Scouts make the most of their own leadership opportunities

100

What is the patrol method

A patrol (small group) working together to get a task done. It is better to sometimes use the patrol method rather than doing some things as a troop.

100
Why might it be important to know your knots?
Host will decide if answer is OK.
100

What is the buddy system and why is it important.

You always go some were with two or more people. NEVER ALONE! If one person gets hurt the other person can help them.

200
Please show the scout sign and say the Scout Law.
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrift clean, and reverent.
200

What are the Boy Scout Ranks?

Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life Eagle Scout.

200

What is your patrol name?

Flaming Eagles Patrol

200
Tie the taut-line hitch.
Host will decide if answer is OK.
200

What is an injury that you might encounter on a hike?

Soft tissue injury, Bone breakage, bite, exposure to dangerous plants, etc....(host will decide if answer is correct)

300
Please say the scout motto.
Be prepared
300

What are merit badges and how are they earned?

Merit Badges are patches that you will have to earn for your Eagle Scout rank. There are many to chose from and they provide you with experience that you might not get any where else. You can get them at summer camps, workshops, etc.

300

What is a patrol yell.

AHHHHHHH!   We don't have one!!! :(

300
Tie the two half hitches
Host will decide if answer is OK.
300

Please demonstrate the square knot.

Host will decide if answer is OK.

400
Say the scout slogan.
Do a good turn daily.
400

What word do you have to say when you are receiving a knife from someone?

Thank you

400

What are your Den Leaders names.

Ms. Mona and Mr. Eason

400
What knot is this? (Blue Rope)
Square knot.
400

Name 3 youth leadership positions in Boy Scouts.

Patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, troop guide, Order of the Arrow troop representative, den chief, scribe, librarian, historian, quartermaster, bugler*, junior assistant Scoutmaster, chaplain aide, instructor, webmaster or outdoor ethics guide

500
Please show the scout sign and say the outdoor code.
On my honor I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manner; To be careful with fire, to be considerate of the outdoors, and to be conservation minded.
500

What are the 4 steps in Boy Scout rank advancement that apply to all ranks?

  • Step 1: The Scout learns. 
  • Step 2: The Scout is tested.
  • Step 3: The Scout is reviewed. 
  • Step 4: The Scout is recognized.
500

Why might it be important for a patrol to have a good relationship and know each other well?

Knowing each other and having a good relation ship can have a positive affect on the way that your patrol works together.

500
What knot is this? (Green Rope)
Taut-line hitch.
500

What does each letter mean in the acronym EDGE.

Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Engage

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