Second Class Rank Requirements
effective
January 1, 2001
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.*
c. Since joining, have participated in five separate troop/patrol
activities (other than troop/patrol meetings), two of which
included camping overnight.
2. a.On one of these campouts, select your patrol site
and sleep in a tent that you pitched.
b. On one campout, demonstrate proper care, sharpening,
and use of the knife, saw, and ax, and describe when they
should be used.
c. 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 procedures
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 food pyramid. 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 one hour) service
project.
5. Identify or show evidence of at least ten 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 fishhook
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.
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.
* If you use a wheelchair or crutches, or if it is difficult
for you to get around, you may substitute "trip" for "hike" in
requirement 1b.
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