Scouts BSA Requirements
Scout Ranks
Knots
Odds N Ends
Others
100

What is the Scout Motto.

Be Prepared

100

The first rank you earn as a Boy Scout

What is Scout

100

Most basic knot. First knot you learned how to tie.

Overhand knot

100

In 1st Aid, the term "hurry case" means this

What is a case that you cannot wait on and must receive immediate care, like severe bleeding.

100

What color is the card that you get to work on merit badges?

Blue

200

What is the Scout Slogan?

Do a good turn daily.

200

The final rank in Scouts BSA

What is Eagle Scout

200

One of the first knots learned by a Cub Scout. Can be used to tie two different length of ropes together.

Square Knot

200

These are two of the principals of Leave No Trace (LNT)

What are "Plan Ahead & Prepare" and "Travel/Camp on Durable Surfaces"?
Also: Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What you Find, Minimize Fire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, Be Considerate of Other Visitors.

200


First Class Scout Rank

300

Name three points of the Scout Law.

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent

300

There are this many ranks in Scouts BSA

What is Seven

300

This knot is best to use for staking a tent to the ground

What is a Taut-Line Hitch

300

When caught outside during a tornado this is the safest place.

What is lay down flat in the lowest spot?

300

The fleur de lis in the BSA logo represents this tool, used to point you in the right direction

North arrow (compass)

400

These are the four steps of Scout advancement

A scout learns; a scout is tested; a scout is reviewed, and then a scout is recognized.

400

The only rank badge earned as a Cub Scout that is allowed to be worn on the Scouts BSA uniform

What is Arrow of Light

400

Knot tied around an object that will tighten when pulled on.

Two Half Hitches

400

The United States follows this form of government.

What is a democracy?

Acceptable: What is a representative democracy?

400

This rank in Scouting closely resembles the requirements necessary to earn the highest rank in Cub Scouts.

Scout Rank

500

Recite the Outdoor Code.

As an American, I will do my best to clean in my outdoor manners, to be careful with fire, to be considerate of the outdoors, and to be conservation minded.

500

For all youth joining Cub Scouts during 1st thru 5th grade, this is the first rank earned.

What is Bobcat

500

Knot learned by Cub Scouts, sometime called a rescue knot.

Bowline

500

Item all Scouts should carry with them.

First Aid Kit

500

Number of current Merit Badges available to Scouts.

135