The Basics
The hand used to shake another Scout's hand with.
What is the left hand?
You wear this for protection against bloodborne pathogens.
What is... disposable latex-free gloves and eye protection (if available)?
The barrier between the tent and the ground.
What is a tarp/plastic sheet?
The most commonly used knot.
What is a square knot?
List another organization in Scouts BSA.
What is... Cub Scouts, Exploring, Sea Scouts, and Venturing?
The ranks (in order).
What is Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle?
The number used to call for emergency services.
What is 911?
Every Scout needs to have one on campouts to stay hydrated
What is a water bottle?
Commonly used to start and finish lashings.
What is a clove hitch?
This award shows that a Scout is able to communicate in a different language.
What is the Interpreter Strip?
The last 3 points of the Scout Oath.
What is "to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight"?
An acronym used for analyzing possible broken bones or fractures.
What is DOTS?
D - deformity
O - open wounds
T - tenderness
S - swelling
Parts of a mess-kit.
What is a plate, bowl, cup, and utensils?
Used to join any two ropes (different diameters, textures, and lengths).
What is a sheet bend knot?
This Scout ranch is well-known for its rugged backpacking trek.
What is Philmont Scout Ranch?
The 12 points of the Scout Law (in order).
What is "trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent?"
The first step in administering first aid.
What is checking the scene?
List 3 items that can go in the "brain" of a backpacking pack.
What is... a rain jacket, a first aid kit, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, and a flashlight?
Very similar to the shear lashing, but specifically for 3 poles.
What is a tripod lashing?
This rank entails using the Teaching EDGE method in order to complete a requirement.
What is the rank of Life Scout?
List at least 3 Eagle required merit badges (excluding the 3 Citizenships).
What is... camping, communication, cooking, cycling/hiking/swimming, emergency preparedness/lifesaving, environmental science/sustainability, family life, first aid, personal fitness, and personal management?
The phone number for the American Assoc. of Poison Control Centers
What is... 800-222-1222?
TRUE or FALSE: Scouts and adults can tent together on campouts.
What is FALSE?
Used with multiple spars/poles to create a "flat" surface.
What is a floor lashing?
This training can be completed each year by scouts who are planning to become future troop leaders.
What is National Youth Leadership Training?