1a. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. Explain their meaning in your own words.1a.
1a. Scout Oath, Law, Motto & Slogan
π£οΈ Discussion Β· π Study Β· π Home Practice
What to do:
Learn the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan from memory and explain what they mean in your own words.
π‘ Tip: Don't just memorize the words. Prepare an example of how you use each one in everyday life.
π Complete: Troop meeting / home practice
π Homework idea: Make flashcards.
1b. Explain what Scout spirit is and describe ways you have demonstrated it.
β Advancement Β· π£οΈ Discussion Β· π
Ongoing
What to do:
Explain what Scout spirit means and give examples of how you have demonstrated it.
π‘ Tip: Think about examples from:
School
Home
Troop meetings
Campouts
Helping others
Service projects
π Complete: Scoutmaster discussion
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Evaluation: Ongoing
1c. Explain how you demonstrated the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace.
1c. Scout Sign, Salute & Handshake
π₯ Scouting Skills Β· π£οΈ Demonstration
What to do:
Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake and explain when each is used.
π‘ Tip: Practice during troop meetings.
π Complete: Troop meeting
1d. Describe the First Class Scout badge and explain the meaning of each part.
1d. First Class Scout Badge
β Advancement Β· π Study
What to do:
Identify the parts of the First Class Scout badge and explain their significance.
π‘ Tip: Draw the badge and label the parts.
π Complete: Troop meeting / home study
1e.Β Repeat the Outdoor Code and list the Leave No Trace Seven Principles. Explain the difference.
1e. Outdoor Code & Leave No Trace
π² Outdoor Β· ποΈ Camping Β· π‘οΈ Safety
What to do:
Learn the Outdoor Code and the seven Leave No Trace principles and explain the difference.
π‘ Tip: Practice identifying examples of Leave No Trace during every campout.
π Complete: Troop meeting / campout
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Evaluation: Ongoing
1f. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance and explain its meaning.
πΊπΈ Citizenship Β· π Study
What to do:
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance and explain its meaning.
π‘ Tip: Be prepared to explain the words rather than simply reciting them.
π Complete: Troop meeting
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2 β Learn About Your Troop
2a. Describe how Scouts in the troop provide leadership.
π§ββοΈ Leadership Β· π₯ Patrol
What to do:
Explain how Scouts in your troop provide leadership.
π‘ Tip: Know what the SPL, ASPL, patrol leaders, and other youth leaders do.
π Complete: Troop meeting
2b. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement.
2b. Four Steps of Advancement
β Advancement Β· π Study
What to do:
Explain the four steps of Scout advancement.
π‘ Tip: Learn the advancement process and how requirements are signed off.
π Complete: Troop meeting / Scoutmaster discussion
2c. Describe the Scouts BSA ranks and how they are earned.
β Advancement Β· π Study
What to do:
Explain the Scouts BSA ranks and how they are earned.
π‘ Tip: Know the progression:
Scout β Tenderfoot β Second Class β First Class β Star β Life β Eagle
π Complete: Troop meeting
2d. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.
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Merit Badge Β· π Study
What to do:
Explain what merit badges are and how Scouts earn them.
π‘ Tip: Pick a badge based on something you are interested inβnot just one you think will be easy.
Scouting America currently offers more than 140 merit badges, and Scouts can work on merit badges at any time.
π Complete: Troop meeting / discussion
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3a. Explain the patrol method and describe the types of patrols used in your troop.
π₯ Patrol Β· π§ββοΈ Leadership
What to do:
Explain how the patrol method works and the types of patrols used by your troop.
π‘ Tip: Learn how patrols divide responsibilities during meetings and campouts.
π Complete: Troop meeting
3b. Know your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell and explain how they create patrol spirit.
π₯ Patrol Β· π¨ Creativity
What to do:
Know your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell and explain how they create patrol spirit.
π‘ Activity: Make or improve your patrol flag.
π Complete: Troop meeting / patrol activity
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4a. Tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and tautline hitch and explain their uses.
πͺ’ Knots Β· ποΈ Camping
Learn:
Square knot
Two half-hitches
Taut-line hitch
π‘ Tip: Practice tying each knot without looking at instructions.
π Complete: Troop meeting / campout
4b. Demonstrate proper rope care by whipping and fusing rope ends
πͺ’ Knots Β· π‘οΈ Safety
What to do:
Demonstrate proper rope care, including finishing rope ends.
π‘ Tip: Learn why rope ends can fray and how to prevent it.
π Complete: Troop meeting / outdoor skills activity
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5. Explain pocketknife safety and responsibility.
π‘οΈ Safety Β· πͺ΅ Wood Tools
What to do:
Explain safe and responsible pocketknife use.
π‘ Tip: Practice the safety rules before using a knife during an outdoor activity.
π Complete: Troop meeting / supervised outdoor activity
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6a. Complete the parent/guardian child-abuse-prevention exercises.
6a. Parent/Guardian Safety Activity
π¨βπ©βπ¦ Parent/Guardian Β· π‘οΈ Safety Β· π Homework
Complete the required child-abuse-prevention exercises with a parent/guardian.
π Complete: Home
6b. View the Personal Safety Awareness videos with parent/guardian permission.
6b. Personal Safety Awareness
π¨βπ©βπ¦ Parent/Guardian Β· π‘οΈ Safety Β· π₯ Video Β· π Homework
With parent/guardian permission, complete the Personal Safety Awareness video/activity.
The official requirements specifically identify this as a parent/guardian-supported activity.
π Complete: Home
π Scouting America Youth Safety Training
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7. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
7 β Scoutmaster Conference
β Advancement Β· π£οΈ Discussion Β· π¨ββοΈ Scoutmaster
Participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
π‘ Tip: Review everything before the conference and be prepared to talk about what you learned.
π Complete: With Scoutmaster
