Boy Scout Rank Requirements
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Requirement | Rank | Category | Code | Description | Chapter | Page |
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Second Class 3a | Second Class | NAVIGATION | 3a | Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map. Use a map to point out and tell the meaning of five map symbols. | Navigation | 338 |
Second Class 3b | Second Class | NAVIGATION | 3b | Using a compass and map together, take a 5-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and your parent or guardian. | Navigation | 343 |
Second Class 3c | Second Class | NAVIGATION | 3c | Describe some hazards or injuries that you might encounter on your hike | Navigation | 252 |
Second Class 3d | Second Class | NAVIGATION | 3d | Demonstrate how to find directions during the day and at night without using a compass or an electronic device. | Navigation | 354 |
First Class 4a | First Class | NAVIGATION | 4a | Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile and requires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, tower, canyon, ditch, etc.). | Navigation | 350 |
First Class 4b | First Class | NAVIGATION | 4b | Demonstrate how to use a handheld GPS unit, GPS app on a smartphone, or other electronic navigation system. Use GPS to find your current location, a destination of your choice, and the route you will take to get there. Follow that route to arrive at your destination. | Navigation | 345 |