Scout Basics and Facts
When was Troop 22 chartered into BSA?
1953
What are the three fire structures?
Teepee, Log Cabin, Lean-to.
Name 5 items that should be in a First Aid Kit.
Bandages, Sterile gauze pads, Adhesive tape, Moleskin, Triangular Bandage, Soap or alcohol-based hand sanitizer, Triple antibiotic ointment, Scissors, Nonlatex disposable gloves, CPR breathing barrier, Pencil and paper.
When was the first Eagle Scout rank awarded?
1912 to Arthur Rose Eldred.
What should be done before leaving a fire unattended?
Fully extinguish it and ensure there is no remaining heat before leaving.
What is the Scout motto and slogan?
Motto - Be Prepared
Slogan - Do a Good Turn Daily.
Name five of the ten essentials.
First Aid Kit, Water Bottle, Flashlight, Pocket Knife, Extra Clothing, Rain Protection, Trail Food, Fire Starters, Sun Protection, and Navigational Tools.
Explain what the acronym RICE means.
Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate.
How many Scouts have earned the Eagle Scout rank since 1912?
2.5 Million Scouts.
What is the first thing to do before you start to make a fire?
Get a water source or shovel to extinguish the fire in case of an emergency.
Name all of the scouting ranks in order of receiving.
Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle.
Explain what the acronym STOP means.
Stop, Think, Observe, Plan.
Explain How to treat hypothermia.
Warm the person slowly to prevent shock, replace any wet clothing with a dry pair, give the person warm drinks to slowly warm them, and get professional medical assistance as soon as posisible.
Name 5 of the 13 required merit badges.
First Aid, Cit. in Community, Cit. in Nation, Cit. in World, Cit. in Society, Communication, Personal Fitness, E-Prep or Lifesaving, Env. Science or Sustainability, Personal Management, Camping, Cooking, Family Life.
What must be done to prep for a fire?
Collect all materials, including tinder, kindling, and fuel wood. As well as when preparing fuel wood, an Axe yard must be used correctly.
What is the BSA symbol called?
The fleur-de-lis.
Poles, Rainfly, Stakes, Body, Guy lined, Groundsheet, Doors, Windows, and Stortage Bag.
What is the ratio of compressions to rescue breaths in CPR?
30 Comprestions : 2 Rescue Breaths.
What can be earned after Eagle Scout?
Palms (Bronze, Gold, Silver)
What is the correct way to carry an axe?
Hold the head firmly in your hand with the blade faced forward and covered if possible.
Who founded the Boy Scouts of America, and in what year?
Robert Baden-Powell; 1910.
What is a bear bag, and how do you set one up?
A bear bag is used to keep food and other scented items up and out of reach from a bear or other animals. To set one up, you must find 2 strong trees and toss a rope over a branch at least 15 feet from the ground. Tie the one end to the bear bag and hoist it up. It should hang 10-15 feet in the air, then tie the free ends to the trees.
When doing CPR, are rescue breaths required? Yes or No, and are there exceptions?
No, with the exeption of a drowning victim.
What must an Eagle Scout Project Benefit?
A Community, School, Religious Institution, or Other Nonprofit Organiztion (that is not BSA).
What happens if a scout misuses a tool under the Totin' Chit?
A corner of the card can be removed, and if all four corners are removed, the Totin' Chit will be revoked. To re-earn the chit, they must complete the training again.