Rank & Advancement
The first rank a youth earns upon joining a Scout troop, which focuses on basic Scout Oath, Law, and pocketknife safety.
What is Scout?
Known as the "king of knots," this loop knot is reliable, easy to tie, and won't slip or jam under load.
What is the Bowline?
This fundamental rule of thumb lists the body's survival limits: 3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food.
What is the Rule of Threes?
This British general founded the international Scouting movement in 1907 after writing Scouting for Boys.
What is Lord Robert Baden-Powell?
This set of seven outdoor ethics principles guides Scouts to minimize their impact on natural areas.
What is Leave No Trace (LNT)?
This rank requires a Scout to serve in a leadership position for at least 4 months and earn 6 merit badges (including 4 required for Eagle).
What is Star?
This knot is commonly used to tie two ropes of equal diameter together.
What is a Square Knot?
The mnemonic acronym "STOP" stands for these four crucial actions when you realize you are lost.
What is Stop, Think, Observe, and Plan?
The BSA was officially incorporated in the United States on February 8 of this year.
What is 1910?
This essential safety gear item—often carried in a Scout's pocket or pack—is used to signal for help if lost or injured.
What is a whistle?
To reach the rank of Eagle Scout, a candidate must earn at least this total number of merit badges.
What is 21?
This adjustable hitch is perfect for securing tent guy lines because it can easily slide to tighten or loosen tension.
What is a Taut-line Hitch?
This condition occurs when body temperature drops below 95°F (35°C), requiring immediate warming.
What is Hypothermia?
According to the Scout Law, a Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and this final point.
What is Reverent?
The Outdoor Code states: "As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, careful with fire, considerate in the outdoors, and..."
What is "...conservation-minded"?
This required merit badge tests a Scout's knowledge of local government, community issues, and volunteer service.
What is Citizenship in the Community?
You would use this type of lashing to join two spars together at right angles (90 degrees).
What is a Square Lashing?
When building a signal fire to attract rescue aircraft, adding green leaves or pine boughs produces this high-visibility effect.
What is thick white smoke?
This famous American illustrator created iconic artwork for Boys' Life magazine and BSA calendars for over 60 years.
Who is Norman Rockwell?
When washing dishes in the backcountry, wastewater should be strained and scattered at least this many feet away from lakes or streams.
What is 200 feet?
Earning this award requires completing additional merit badges beyond the 21 required for Eagle while remaining active in the troop.
What is an Eagle Palm?
This hitch is used to start and end most lashings, such as a square or diagonal lashing.
What is a Clove Hitch?
The three essential materials needed in order to build a successful campfire are tinder, kindling, and this.
What is fuel (or fuel wood)?
This businessman brought Scouting to America after a "Unknown Scout" guided him through the London fog in 1909 and refused a tip.
Who is William D. Boyce?
To prevent bears or other wildlife from accessing camp food, a bear bag should be hung at least this many feet off the ground and 4 feet out from the trunk.
What is 12 feet?