Scout Rank Advancement
First Aid
Camping and Cooking
Scouting Events and Merit Badges
Scout Skills
100

What is the first rank you can achieve in BSA Scouts?

Scout

100

What should you do if someone has a burn?

Run cold water over it.

100

What should you do before starting to actually cook on a campout?

Make sure the fire is safe and under control.

100

What is a Court of Honor?

A ceremony where scouts are recognized for achievements like rank advancements and merit badges.

100

What's the first knot every scout should learn?

The square knot

200

What rank comes after Tenderfoot?

Second Class

200

What is the first step if you find someone unconscious?

Check if they are breathing, and call for help.

200

What is one thing you should always bring when planning to cook on a camping trip?

A camp stove or fire-starting kit.

200

What is a service project?

A project to help the community or environment.

200

What is map reading useful for?

Finding your way in unfamiliar areas.

300

What rank must you earn before you can start working on Eagle?

Life Scout

300

What should you do if you get a serious cut?

Apply pressure to stop bleeding, clean it, and bandage it up.

300

What is a Dutch oven used for?

Cooking food over a camp fire.

300

What is a Scoutmaster Conference?

A meeting between a Scout and their Scoutmaster to discuss progress and goals.

300

What dose it mean to pitch a tent?

Setting up your tent for camping.

400

How many merit badges do you need to earn to achieve Eagle Scout?

21 Total (14 required, plus 7 electives)

400

What is CPR used for?

To restart someone's heart if they have stopped breathing. 

400

What should you do with food scraps after eating at a campsite?

Pack them up out of reach of animals, or dispose of them properly.

400

What is the purpose of the Order of the Arrow?

It is Scouting’s National Honor Society, recognizing Scouts who exemplify service and leadership.

400

What is the best way to avoid sunburn?

Wear sunscreen and protective clothing.

500

What are all the ranks, in order, in Scouts BSA?

Scout

Tenderfoot

Second Class

First Class

Star

Life

Eagle

500

If you suspect someone has a broken leg, what can you use to keep it stabilized?

A splint.

500

What is the 3-pot method used for when camping?

Cleaning dishes: 1st pot (hot soapy water), 2nd pot (hot rinse water), 3rd pot (sanitizing rinse with bleach)

500

What is the National Jamboree?

A large gathering of Scouts from across the country, held every four years, featuring high-adventure activities, training, and fellowship.

500

What does the acronym STOP stand for in survival situations?

Stop, Think, Observe, Plan