Scout Ranks
Ropes and Knots
Scout Motto & Slogan
Steps to Advancement
Patrol Method
100

The first rank that you will earn as a Boy Scout

Scout Rank

100

A knot used to join two equal size pieces of rope

Square Knot

100

The Boy Scout Motto

Be Prepared

100

The first step to advancement

Learn

This is when a scout learns and practices a new skill.

100

A Boy Scout troop is divided into several smaller groups of scouts which are called this.

Patrol

200

Second Rank you will earn as you advance in Boy Scouts

Tenderfoot

200

A knot that forms a loop that will not slip.  Used for rescues

Bowline

200

The Boy Scout Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily

200

The second step to advancement

Test

This is when a scout demonstrates to a leader that they have mastered a skill.

200

This Scout is the leader of a Patrol

Patrol Leader

300

The rank a scout will earn between the Second Class Rank and Star Rank

First Class

300

A knot used to secure a rope to something (for example a post)

Two Half Hitches

300

To earn the rank of Eagle, a Scout must earn 21 of these

Merit Badges

300

The third step to advancement

Review

This is when a scout discusses what they have learned during a Board of Review.

300

An attitude that sets Scouts apart from other people

Scout Spirit

400

Rank displayed on the uniform which is in the shape of a heart

Life Scout

400

A knot that forms an adjustable loop.  Used to tighten the line connecting a tent fly to a stake

Taut-line Hitch

400

The hand used for the Boy Scout Handshake

Left

400

The fourth step to advancement

Recognize

This is when a scout receives a badge to wear on their uniform.

400

This item shows other what a patrol is all about

Patrol Emblem or Patrol Flag 

(either answer is acceptable)

500

This is the highest rank a Boy Scout can earn

Eagle

500

A method to prevent the ends of a rope from becoming frayed.

Whipping or Fusing

(either answer is acceptable)

500

Number of Fingers raised when holding up the Scout Sign

3

500

Group of adult leaders that review a Scout's progress before he can advance in rank

Board of Review

500

An experienced Scout, called a Troop Guide, helps to show this type of patrol the way.

New Scout Patrol