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Scout Requirements
- Scouts
- Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning.
- Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan.
- Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they should be used.
- Describe the First Class Scout badge and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge.
- Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. In your own words, explain what the Outdoor Code means to you.
- Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning.
- After attending at least one Scout troop meeting, do the following:
- Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.
- Describe the four steps of Scout advancement.
- Describe the Scouts BSA ranks and how they are earned.
- Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.
- Patrol
- Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop.
- Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain how these items create patrol spirit.
- Knots & ropes
- Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used.
- Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope.
- Tell what you need to know about pocketknife safety.
- With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Chip Award for your grade.[1]
- Since joining the troop and while working on Scout rank, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.