Scout Rank
Scout Rank
The begining of your Scouting Journey!
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Scout Rank Badge
Getting Started
Getting Started
Download and print the Scout Rank Worksheet
Review each rank requirement carefully.
Complete the tasks listed and refer to the provided resources for guidance.
Requirements and Resources
Requirements and Resources
1a. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning.
The Scout Oath (click here for a YouTube video to help learn the Oath)
The Scout motto is “Be Prepared.”
The Scout slogan is “Do a Good Turn Daily.”
Scout Rank Requirement – Nate Large – Eagles Call
1b. 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.
Scout Rank Requirement – Nate Large – Eagles Call
1c. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they should be used.
Scout sign, salute, and handshake explanation video from the Eagle Scout Academy
Written explanation (PDF) about the Scout sign, salute, and handshake
1d. Describe the First Class Scout badge and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge.
Scout Rank Requirement – Nate Large – Eagles Call
1e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. In your own words, explain what the Outdoor Code means to you.
Scout Rank Requirement – Nate Large – Eagles Call
1f. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning.
2. After attending at least one Scout troop meeting, do the following:
2a. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.
2b. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement.
The four steps to Scout advancement from Mount Baker Council (webpage)
Video explanation of the four steps to advancement from Scouter Rob
2c. Describe what the Scouts BSA ranks are and how they are earned.
2d. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.
3a. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop.
3b. Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain how these items create patrol spirit.
4a. Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used.
4b. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope.
5. Tell what you need to know about pocketknife safety.
6. 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.
7. Since joining the troop and while working on the Scout rank, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
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