Knots
This knot is often the first one scouts learn because it’s simple and great for securing two ropes together.
What is the square knot?
This lashing is used to bind two poles together at a right angle, often for building frames or structures.
What is a square lashing?
This type of wound, caused by a sharp object, typically requires stitches to close.
What is a laceration?
This common first aid procedure is used when someone is unresponsive and not breathing, combining chest compressions and rescue breaths.
What is CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?
This man founded the Boy Scouts in 1907, inspired by his military experiences and a desire to prepare young boys for adventure.
Who is Robert Baden-Powell?
Used to secure a rope to a post or tree, this knot is perfect for starting lashings.
What is a clove hitch?
This lashing is used to bind two poles together at their ends to create an extended length or an A-frame for structures.
What is a sheer lashing?
A common injury that causes the skin to break and exposes the underlying tissue, often requiring cleaning and a bandage.
What is an abrasion?
When someone is having an asthma attack, Scouts are trained to help the person use this device to open their airways.
What is an inhaler?
The first Boy Scout camp was held in this country on Brownsea Island in 1907.
What is England?
This knot adjusts easily under tension and is ideal for tent guy lines.
What is the taut-line hitch?
In this lashing, the rope is wound around two poles diagonally, crossing at the center, to reinforce a square lashing.
What is a diagonal lashing?
If a wound becomes red, swollen, and warm to the touch, it might be a sign of this.
What is an infection?
If a person has a broken bone, the first step is often to apply this to keep the bone in place.
What is a splint?
This year marked the first World Scout Jamboree, held in London, attracting Scouts from around the world.
What is 1920?
Known as the “rescue knot,” this loop knot is praised for its strength and simplicity, making it a scout's favorite.
What is the bowline?
This lashing is used to bind three poles together at one end, often for creating structures like teepees or cooking stands.
What is a tripod lashing?
When dealing with a puncture wound, a Scout should apply this to prevent infection before seeking medical help.
What is a clean dressing or bandage?
This condition, characterized by severe abdominal pain and difficulty breathing, could indicate a ruptured organ and requires immediate medical attention.
What is internal bleeding?
The OA’s founder, who was also a key figure in the Boy Scouts of America, served as the first national chief of the Order.
Who is E. Urner Goodman?
When making a loop in the middle of a rope without access to the ends, this knot is the go-to choice.
What is an alpine butterfly knot?
This lashing is used to secure horizontal poles or slats to a frame, creating a sturdy surface for tables, platforms, or bridges.
What is a floor lashing?
This type of dressing is used for large or deep wounds, often with heavy bleeding, and helps absorb fluids.
What is a gauze pad or sterile dressing?
This severe allergic reaction can cause swelling of the throat and difficulty breathing, and may require an injection of epinephrine.
What is anaphylaxis?
The highest honor a member of the Order of the Arrow can achieve, awarded to members for exceptional service to the Order of the Arrow and the Boy Scouts of America, is named in recognition of an individual’s contributions.
What is the Vigil Honor?