Tools & Knots
What are the Square Knot and Sheet Bend used for?
Joining and securing two ropes, or two ends of the same rope
how do you treat simple scratches or cuts
Clean the wound with soap and water, apply bandage
How many eagle required merit badges are there?
22 (with the addition of Cit. in Society)
Where do the rank, council, troop number, and flag patches go on your Class A shirt?
Council and troop number on left sleeve, flag on right sleeve, rank on left pocket.
What do we use to hold our stuff on campouts?
Waterproof plastic totes
What is the bowline used for?
Rescue knot
What should you have in a first aid kit?
Gauze pads, band aids, moleskin, scissors, tweesers, etc
Name 3 of the boating merit badges
Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowboating, Small boat sailing, motorboating.
Name ALL the parts of your Class A uniform.
Scout pants & socks & belt & hat, Class A shirt with appropriate patches, neckerchief, merit badge sash.
What do we normally have for sunday breakfast on weekend campouts?
Pop Tarts
What tools can you use with the Totin chit?
Pocketknife, Saw, Hatchet, Axe
When would you need a splint?
Broken limb
Name the 4 Citizenship merit badges.
Society, Community, Nation, World
Explain the roles of the SPL, ASPL, PL, APL, Scribe, Instructor, and Quartermaster
SPL is the youth leader of a troop, ASPL is the assistant to the SPL. PL is the youth leader of a patrol, APL is the assistant to the PL. Scribe keeps and writes down important decisions, meal plans, headcounts, etc. Instructor guides the troop in learning and reviewing scout skills. Quartermaster maintains equipment, the trailer, and so on, and notifies the leaders when something needs replaced or a similar situation.
What clothing should you pack for hot/cold/rainy campouts?
Shorts, T shirts
Pants, long sleeved shirts, jackets
Poncho/Jacket
When should you whip or fuse a rope, and why?
Whipping is used for non-synthetic ropes that burn instead of melting. Fusing is used for synthetic ropes that melt.
When would you need a stretcher?
Neck or spinal injury, or transport for leg injury
Name the 3 "Eagle Killers" (the 3 eagle required merit badges that require 90 day ventures)
Personal Management, Family Life, Personal Fitness
Name the 4 main scouting programs.
Bonus 100: Name scouting's national honor society
Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing BSA.
Bonus: Order of the Arrow
Name the 3 active camps at Boxwell Reservation
Stahlman, Craig, Cubworld
Define Tinder, Kindling, and Fuel
TINDER: Flamable materials used to start a fire, before adding Kindling or Fuel
KINDLING: Pencil sized sticks and wood pieces put over lit tinder to get a small fire going, and help light Fuel
FUEL: Thick segments of logs and branches, the last thing you add for a midsize or larger fire
How do you preform CPR?
30 compressions, 2 breaths, repeat. to the tune of stayin alive, another one bites the dust, baby shark, etc
DOUBLE OR NOTHING!!
Name all the Eagle Required merit badges.
First Aid, Cit. in World, Cit. in Nation, Cit. in Community, Cit, in Society, Comunication, Cooking, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Family Life, E. prep, Lifesaving, E. science, Sustainability, Swimming, Hiking, Cycling, Camping.
What is the EDGE method?
Explain, Describe, Guide, Enable
What are the 10 scout essentials?
Pocketknife, Rain gear, Trail food, Flashlight, Extra clothing, First aid kit, Sun protection, Map and compass, Matches and fire starters, Water bottle.