Ranks
What is the first rank in Scouts BSA?
Scout
Who is your ASM
Heath
Who began scouting?
Lord Robert Stephenson Smith Baden Powell
What 2 steps do we use to control bleeding?
Direct Pressure and then bandage
When was Scouting for Boys published?
1907
How many merit badges are offered in Scouts BSA
138
What is the Field uniform for Scouts BSA?
Scout Shirt, Neckerchief, Slide, Scout Belt, Scout Pants.
What type of knot is used to connect two pieces of rope?
Square knot
What direction does the compass always point?
Magnetic North
What is the only patch worn on a BSA uniform from Cub Scouts
Arrow of Light.=
What is the Scout BSA Motto?
Be Prepared!
What was the title of Baden Powell's Book that he wrote for boys?
Scouting for Boys
What should you do if your clothes are caught on fire?
Stop, Drop, and Roll
when was Boy Scouts founded in the US?
1910
How many merit badges are required?
14
What is the Activity uniform?
A scouting t-shirt, scout belt and scout pants.
What type of knot is used in lashing?
Clove Hitch
Name 2 ways to start a fire without a match.
Friction
Flint and Steel
Sun
Chemical
What percent of Scouts, within 2%, earn Eagle?
6.5%
What is the Scout BSA Slogan?
Do a good turn daily
Who helped Baden Powell create boy scouts in England and/or what was the name of his group?
Sir William Smith, the leader of the Boys Brigade
What do we do when someone is not breathing?
Rescue Breathing
When was the first Eagle Scout?
1912
Which merit badge is earned most often?
First Aid
Where does a Scout wear his rank?
Left Pocket
What knot is used for a rescue?
Bowline
Recite the Outdoor Code.
As an American,
I will do my best to –
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
Be careful with fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
Be conservation minded.
What do the stars stand for on the first class badge?
Truth and Knowledge
What is Scout Spirit?
Living by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, Scout Slogan, and Scout Motto.
What was the legend that led to scouting coming to America?
The Legend of the Unknown Scout
What is C.P.R.?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
To help someone who is not breathing and has no heartbeat
When was Cub Scouts formed in the US?
1930
How many merit badges are required for Eagle?
21
Where do you wear your arrow of light badge on your Scouts BSA uniform.
Below your left pocket.
What type of knot is used to shorten a rope without cutting it?
Sheepshank
Name at least 5 of the scouting essentials
flashlight
map
compass
fire starter
water bottle
pocket knife
first aid kit
back up clothing
rain gear
sun gear
food
whistle
water treatment
solar blanket
Name at least 2 of the 4 steps of advancement in Scouts BSA
A scout learns.
A scout is tested.
A scout is reviewed.
A scout is recognized.
What are the 2 ways to salute the US flag and when is each used?
In uniform we use the scout salute.
Out of uniform we place our hand over our heart.
Who brought boy scouts to the US?
William Boyce
What can we use to help a stopped heart?
AED - Automated External Defibrillator
When was the first World Scouting Conference?
1920
Who is responsible for teaching a scout through a merit badge?
Merit Badge Counselor
What is an optional piece of the Scouts BSA uniform?
Scout Hat and Neckerchief
What are 2 types of lashing?
Square Lashing
Diagonal lashing
Shear Lashing
Tripod Lashing
Describe a hot meal you can make without pots or pans?
Varied
Name the 7 ranks of Scouts BSA
Scout
Tenderfoot
Second Class
First Class
Star
Life
Eagle
List the scouting chain of command to follow when asking for help.
Adult Leader
Senior Patrol leader
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Patrol leader
When were girls added to scouting BSA ?
2018
What can we use to hold a broken bone in place?
Splint
When was the first US National Jamboree?
1937
Name 3 merit badges.
138 possible answers
Where do Scouts wear their patrol symbol.
On the right sleeve underneath the American Flag.
What type of rope is best for lashings?
hemp or natural fiber
What should you do if you are lost outdoors?
STOP
stop, think, observe, plan
What are the last two things you must do to advance?
Scout Master Conference
Board of Review
Name 2 leadership roles in Scouts BSA that do not have leader in the title.
den chief
scribe
quartermaster
chaplain
troop guide
Which War did Sir Baden Powell serve England and write his book, Aids to Scouting.
Second Boer War
What should we do if we suspect head or neck injury?
Stabilize the head and neck.
When is the next Jamboree?
Jamboree on the Air\Jamboree on the Internet - Oct 18-20 2024
Where does a scout wear merit badges?
On a sash
Every Scout wears this insignia above his or her left pocket.
World Crest Scout Emblem
What are 2 things we do to the end of a rope to protect it?
Whip
Fuse
Name ways you can signal for help.
Fire
Whistle
Signal Mirror
Bright Colors
Use rocks and/or sticks