
| 1a. | Compass
Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map. Explain what map symbols mean. |
| 1b. | Five-mile hike
Using a compass and a map together, take a five-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and your parent or guardian. |
| 2a. | Five activities
Since joining, have participated in five separate troop/patrol activities (other than troop/patrol meetings), two of which included camping overnight. |
| 2b. | Pitch a tent
On one of these campouts, select your patrol site and sleep in a tent that you pitched. |
| 2c. | Knife, saw, and ax
On one campout, demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of the knife, saw, and ax, and describe when they should be used. |
| 2d. | Prepare a fire
Use the tools listed in requirement 2c to prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel for a cooking fire. |
| 2e. | Fires and stoves
Discuss when it is appropriate to use a cooking fire and a lightweight stove. Discuss the safety procedures for using both. |
| 2f. | Light a fire and stove
Discuss when it is appropriate to use a cooking fire and a lightweight stove. Discuss the safety procedures for using both. |
| 2g. | Cook a meal
On one campout, plan and cook over an open fire one hot breakfast or lunch for yourself, selecting foods from the food pyramid. Explain the importance of good nutrition. Tell how to transport, store, and prepare the foods you selected. |
| 3. | Flag ceremony
Participate in a flag ceremony for your school, religious institution, chartered organization, community, or troop activity. |
| 4. | Service project
Participate in an approved (minimum of one hour) service project. |
| 5. | Ten animals
Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild animals (birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, mollusks) found in your community. |
| 6a. | "Hurry" cases
Show what to do for "hurry" cases of stopped breathing, serious bleeding, and internal poisoning. |
| 6b. | First-aid kit
Prepare a personal first-aid kit to take with you on a hike. |
| 6c. | First-aid techniques
Demonstrate first aid for the following:
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| 7a. | Safe swimTell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim |
| 7b. | Swim test
Demonstrate your ability to jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to your starting place. |
| 7c. | Water rescue methods
Demonstrate water rescue methods by reaching with your arm or leg, by reaching with a suitable object, and by throwing lines and objects. Explain why swimming rescues should not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible, and explain why and how a rescue swimmer should avoid contact with the victim. |
| 8. | Drug abuse program
Participate in a school, community, or troop program on the dangers of using drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and other practices that could be harmful to your health. Discuss your participation in the program with your family. |
| 9. | Scout spirit
Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath (Promise) and Scout Law in your everyday life. |
| 10. | Scoutmaster conference
Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. |
| 11. | Board of review
Complete your board of review. |