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Second Class Rank and Requirements
The requirements for the Second Class rank were revised effective April
1, 1999.
NOTE: These requirements may be worked on simultaneously with those
for the Tenderfoot and First
Class ranks; however these ranks must be earned in sequence.
1. a. Demonstrate how a compass works and how to
orient a map. Explain what map symbols mean.
b. Using a compass and a
map together, take a 5-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your
adult leader and your parent or guardian.* (* If you are using a wheelchair
or crutches, or if it is difficult for you to get around, you may substitute
"trip" for "hike" in this requirement.)
2. a. Since joining, have participated in five separate
troop/patrol activities (other than troop/patrol meetings), two of which
included camping overnight.
b. On one of these campouts,
select your patrol site and sleep in a tent that you pitched.
c. On one campout, demonstrate
proper care, sharpening, and use of knife, saw, and ax, and describe when
they should be used.
d. Use the tools listed
in requirement 2c to prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel for a cooking fire.
e .Discuss when it is appropriate
to use a cooking fire and a lightweight stove. Discuss the safety precedures
for using both.
f. Demonstrate how to light
a fire and a lightweight stove.
g. On one campout, plan
and cook over an open fire one hot breakfast or lunch for yourself, selecting
foods from the four basic food groups. Explain the importance of good nutrition.
Tell how to transport, store, and prepare the foods you selected.
3. Participate in a flag ceremony for your school, religious
institution, chartered organization, community, or troop activity.
4. Participate in an approved (minimum of 1 hour) service
project.
5. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild
animals (birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, mollusks) found in your community.
6. a. Show what to do for "hurry" cases of stopped
breathing, serious bleeding, and internal poisoning.
b. Prepare a personal first
aid kit to take with you on a hike.
c. Demonstrate first aid
for the following:
Object in the eye
Bite of a suspected rabid animal
Puncture wounds from a splinter, nail, and fish hook
Serious burns (second degree)
Heat exhaustion
Shock
Heatstroke, dehydration, hypothermia, and hyperventilation.
7. a. Tell what precautions must be taken for a
safe swim.
b. Demonstrate your ability
to jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth, level off and swim
25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return
to your starting place. ** (** This requirement may be waived by the troop
committee for medical or safety reasons.)
c. Demonstrate water rescue
methods by reaching with your arm or leg, by reaching with a suitable object,
and by throwing lines and objects. Explain why swimming rescues should
not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible, and explain
why and how a rescue swimmer should avoid contact with the victim.
8. Participate in a school, community, or troop program
on the dangers of using drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, and other practices
that could be harmful to your health. Discuss your participation in the
program with your family.
9. Demonstrate scout spirit by living the Scout Oath (Promise)
and Scout Law in your everyday life.
10. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
11. Complete your board of review.
NOTE: Alternate requirements for the Second Class rank are available
for Scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria
listed on page 6 of the 1995-97 Boy Scout Requirements book. No. 33218
(See article entitled:
Alt. Reqs.for Tenderfoot,
Second Class and First Class Ranks)
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