Scout History
How many merit badges are required to earn eagle?
21
When placing a tent where is the best spot for it to go?
Flat, dry, away from risks, clear/open sky above
What are the 12 points of the scout law?
Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent
What knot do you need to show to earn Tenderfoot rank?
Square, bowline, 2 half-hitch
What is a blood circle?
the area between you and your pocketknife and anything within cutting distance
In what year was scouting introducing females?
2019
When setting up camp as a troop what is the first thing you set up?
Troop equipment
What is the outdoor code?
As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manner, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors and be conservation minded.
What is a knot used to secure a tent's guy-wire?
Taught-line, or two half-hitch
What is the last step in cleaning cooking and eating utensils?
How many ranks are there?
7- Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle
What is the grubmaster's role when on a camping trip?
Organizing food, showing everyone where all the food is
What is the Scout Motto?
Be Prepared
What knot is used to begin a lashing?
timber or clove hitch
Who can operate an axe yard?
Anyone with permission and has their totin'n chip with them.
Who brought Scouting to the USA?
William D. Boyce
Who sets up the kitchen when on a camping trip?
Trick question! everyone should help set up unless given a different task by adult/SPL
What is the scout slogan?
Do a good turn daily.
What is a good knot for saving a person from water?
Bowline, alpine butterfly knot, fisherman's knot, clove hitch, etc.
When in shock what are the 2 areas of the body that should be elevated?
Head and feet
What inspired William D. Boyce to bring Scouting to the US?
In 1909 William D. Boyce was lost in the dense London fog, when a young boy came to help him who was one of Lord Baden Powell's scouts and when William offered him a tip for saving him he refused and stated that it was his good turn and how that was scouting in itself.
What are the 10 essentials?
Pocket Knife, first-aid kit, extra clothing, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight/headlamp, trail food, matches/fire starters, sun protection, map and compass
What are the 3 promises of the Scout Oath?
Duty to God, Duty to Country, and Duty to Self
What is the sheep bend knot used for?
joining 2 pieces of rope together
How do you mitigate and prevent wounds from a sharp blade? 2 ANSWERS!!
Make sure there is a blood circle, clean wound, depending on severity call 911, bandage wound, tell an adult.