Rank/General
Which are the three ranks that have swimming requirements?
Second Class
First Class
Eagle Scout
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When learning to swim, what are the three basic techniques are important?
Floating
Gliding
Breathing
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BSA's precautions for a safe swim protocol is called what?
BSA Safe Swim Defence
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In canoeing and rowing, you face forward. True or False?
False, in rowing you face backwards.
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What Merit Badge goes into the Reach, Go, Throw, Row steps in depth?
Life Saving.
No page, it's what the Life Saving Merit Badge is mostly about.
As required for Second Class rank and before you can do any water-related requirements, what test must you take?
BSA Beginner Test
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In the BSA swim test, you must jump into water over your head, level off, and then swim at least one of what four swimming styles?
Sidestroke
Crawl
Trudgen
Breaststroke
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In order to dive headfirst into water, the water must be clear and how deep?
7 - 12 feet (2-3.6 metres)
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What are the three boating merit badges that require paddles or oars?
Canoeing
Kayaking
Rowing
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When rescuing someone drowning, what is the order of the following steps you must follow?
Go
Reach
Throw
Row
Reach
Throw
Row
Go
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Second class requirement: Identify the basic parts of a canoe, kayak, or other boat, as well as the parts of a paddle or an oar.
Is this statement false, and if so why?
It's a first class requirement
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Is floating face-down part of survival floating?
Yes, its step one. It helps keep you relaxed and requires less energy than face up floating.
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What are the three ability groups?
Non Swimmer
Beginner
Swimmer
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Name at least 4 parts of either a paddle or an oar
Paddle: Grip, Shaft, Throat, Blade, Tip
Oar: Handle, Button, Leather, Loom, Throat, Blade, Tip
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In throwing rescues, a flexible/soft rope that will not get waterlogged is good enough to throw on its own. However, you can tie something extra to give it some weight, help it float, and give the victim something big to grab.
List 5 things you can tie to it, of which at least 3 must be makeshift or improvised.
Ring Buoy
Inflatable pillow
Life Jacket
Paddle
Picnic cooler
Closed bottle
Pool noodle
Rope bag
Sleeping pad
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What are 3 Aquatics Awards, and 3 Aquatics Merit Badges (Swimming and Life Saving do not count)
Awards:
Scuba BSA
Kayak BSA
Snorkeling BSA
Mile Swim BSA
Board Sailing BSA
BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding
Merit Badges:
Whitewater
Water Sports
Small-Boat Sailing
Motorboating
Scuba Diving
Canoeing
Kayaking
Rowing
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What are the two ways you can enter water as listed for the beginners swim test?
Easing in (for when you cant see the bottom)
Leaping entry (for when you're no more than 3 feet above the water, and you can see the bottom.
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What are the seven elements of a safe swim area?
Controlled Access
Bottom Conditions and Depth
Visibility
Water Quality
Moving Water
Weather
Life Jacket Use
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What are the five parts that a float plan must include?
Preparation
Itinerary
Notification
Weather
Contingencies.
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Under what two circumstances must you NEVER attempt a swimming rescue?
You are not a strong swimmer.
You are not trained in lifesaving.
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For Eagle Scout, the Swimming Merit Badge can be replaced by what two other Merit Badge, and Lifesaving can be replaced by which Merit Badge
Swimming: Hiking/Cycling.
Lifesaving: Emergency Preparedness.
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Describe how you can use your shirt OR your trousers as a life jacket.
Go to page 171 to confirm answer
What are the 8 parts of Safe Swim Defence?
Qualified Supervision
Personal Health Review
Safe Area
Response Personnel
Lookout
Ability Groups
Buddy System
Discipline
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What are 5 of the 9 parts of BSA Safety Afloat?
Qualified Supervision
Personal Health Review
Swimming Ability
Life Jackets
Buddy System
Skill Proficiency
Planning
Proper Equipment
Discipline
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Describe how most drowning victims behave. How can you identify them?
They are silent. Most drowning victims are too busy trying to stay afloat and survive to scream or wave their hands for help, and the drowning is quick, quiet, and subtle.
This is why the Buddy System and attentive look outs and lifeguards on duty.
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