Boy Scout Rank Requirements

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Requirement Rank Category Code Description Chapter Page
Scout 4a Scout TOOLS 4a Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used. Tools 365
Scout 4b Scout TOOLS 4b Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope. Tools 361
Scout 5 Scout TOOLS 5 Demonstrate your knowledge of pocketknife safety. Tools 380
Tenderfoot 3a Tenderfoot TOOLS 3a Demonstrate a practical use of the square knot. Tools 365
Tenderfoot 3b Tenderfoot TOOLS 3b Demonstrate a practical use of two half-hitches. Tools 366
Tenderfoot 3c Tenderfoot TOOLS 3c Demonstrate a practical use of the taut-line hitch. Tools 367
Tenderfoot 3d Tenderfoot TOOLS 3d Demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of the knife, saw, and ax. Describe when each should be used. Tools 380
Second Class 2a Second Class COOKING AND TOOLS 2a Explain when it is appropriate to use a fire for cooking or other purposes and when it would not be appropriate to do so. Cooking 387
Second Class 2b Second Class COOKING AND TOOLS 2b Use the tools listed in Tenderfoot requirement 3d to prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel wood for a cooking fire. Tools 389
Second Class 2c Second Class COOKING AND TOOLS 2c At an approved outdoor location and time, use the tinder, kindling, and fuel wood from Second Class requirement 2b to demonstrate how to build a fire. Unless prohibited by local fire restrictions, light the fire. After allowing the flames to burn safely for at least two minutes, safely extinguish the flames with minimal impact to the fire site. Tools 390
Second Class 2d Second Class COOKING AND TOOLS 2d Explain when it is appropriate to use a lightweight stove and when it is appropriate to use a propane stove. Set up a lightweight stove or propane stove. Light the stove, unless prohibited by local fire restrictions. Describe the safety procedures for using these types of stoves. Tools 392
Second Class 2e Second Class COOKING AND TOOLS 2e On one campout, plan and cook one hot breakfast or lunch, selecting foods from MyPlate or the current USDA nutritional model. Explain the importance of good nutrition. Demonstrate how to transport, store, and prepare the foods you selected. Cooking 294
Second Class 2f Second Class COOKING AND TOOLS 2f Demonstrate tying the sheet bend knot. Describe a situation in which you would use this knot. Tools 370
Second Class 2g Second Class COOKING AND TOOLS 2g Demonstrate tying the bowline knot. Describe a situation in which you would use this knot. Tools 369
First Class 3a First Class TOOLS 3a Discuss when you should and should not use lashings. Tools 372
First Class 3b First Class TOOLS 3b Demonstrate tying the timber hitch and clove hitch. Tools 367
First Class 3c First Class TOOLS 3c Demonstrate tying the square, shear, and diagonal lashings by joining two or more poles or staves together. Tools 373
First Class 3d First Class TOOLS 3d Use lashings to make a useful camp gadget or structure. Tools 378
Life 6 Life LIFE REQUIREMENTS 6 While a Star Scout, use the Teaching EDGE method to teach another Scout (preferably younger than you) the skills from ONE of the following choices, so that he is prepared to pass those requirements to his Scoutmaster’s satisfaction.
  1. Tenderfoot 4a and 4b (first aid)
  2. Second Class 2b, 2c, and 2d (cooking/tools)
  3. Second Class 3a and 3d (navigation)
  4. First Class 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d (tools)
  5. First Class 4a and 4b (navigation)
  6. Second Class 6a and 6b (first aid)
  7. First Class 7a and 7b (first aid)
  8. Three requirements from one of the required Eagle merit badges, as approved by your Scoutmaster
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