Scout Basics
What are the three points of the Scout Oath?
(hint: duty to...)
Duty to God and Country, Duty to Others, Duty to Self
What does "RICE" stand for when treating sprains?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What knot is used to join two ropes of the same size
Square Knot
What is the "Leave No Trace" principle
Respect nature, leave it as you found it
Who founded the Boy Scouts
Robert Baden-Powell
How many points are in the Scout Law?
12
What is the first step in CPR?
Check for responsiveness and breathing
What is the best knot for tying a rope to a pole or tree
Clove hitch
How far should a campsite be from a water source
At least 200 feet
In what year was the BSA founded in the U.S.?
1910
What is the Scout Motto
Be Prepared
What should you do for a heatstroke victim
Move to shade, cool body, give water if conscious
Which knot is best for making a loop that will not slip
Bowline
What are the three types of fire lays
Teepee, log cabin, lean-to
What is the highest rank in Scouting
Eagle Scout
What are the four steps of Scout advancement?
Learn, Test, Review, Recognize
Name three signs of hypothermia
Shivering, confusion, slurred speech
Name two lashings used in pioneering projects.
Square lashing, shear lashing
What is the rule for digging a cathole
6-8 inches deep, 200 feet from water, cover after use
Name two duties of a patrol leader.
Lead patrol meetings, set an example for others
Recite the Outdoor Code.
How do you treat a choking person using the Heimlich maneuver
Abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled
What is a taut-line hitch used for
Adjusting tension on a tent guy line
Name three ways to purify water in the wild
Boiling, filtering, chemical treatment
What do the three points of the Scout Sign stand for?
(hint: duty to...)
Duty to God and Country, Duty to Others, Duty to Self