Second Class requirements

Demonstrate how a compass works.

Demonstrate how to orient a map.

Explain the symbols on a compass and map.

Discuss the principles of Leave No Trace.

What factors should you consider when selecting a patrol site and where to pitch a tent?

Demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of a knife.

Demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of a ax.

Demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of a saw.

Describe when a knife, ax, and saw should be used.

Use an ax, saw, knife to prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel for a cooking fire.

Discuss when it is appropriate to use a cooking fire and a lightweight stove.

Discuss the safety procedures for using a cooking fire and a lightweight stove.

Demonstrate how to build a fire and set up a lightweight stove.

Plan and cook one hot breakfast or lunch selecting foods from the food pyramid. Explain the importance of good nutrition.

Tell how to transport, store, and prepare foods for cooking at camp.

Participate in a flag ceremony. Explain to your leader what respect is due the US flag.

Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild animals (birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, mollusks) found in your community.

Show and tell what to do for "hurry cases" of stopped breathing.

Show and tell what to do for "hurry cases" of serious bleeding.

Show and tell what to do for "hurry cases" of ingested poisoning.

Demonstrate first aid for an object in the eye.

Demonstrate first aid for a bite of a suspected rabid animal.

Demonstrate first aid for a puncture wound from splinter.

Demonstrate first aid for a puncture wound from a nail.

Demonstrate first aid for a puncture wound from fishhook.

Demonstrate first aid for a serious burn (partial thickness or second degree).

Demonstrate first aid for a third degree or full thickness burn.

Demonstrate first aid for heat exhaustion.

Demonstrate first aid for shock.

Demonstrate first aid for a heatstroke.

Demonstrate first aid for dehydration.

Demonstrate first aid for hypothermia.

Demonstrate first aid for hyperventilation.

Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.

Explain why swimming rescues should not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible.

Explain why and how a rescue swimmer should avoid contact with the victim.

Discuss your participation in the drug, alcohol, tobacco program with your family and explain the dangers of substance addictions.

Explain the three R's of personal safety.

Earn an amount of money agreed upon by you and your parent then save at least 50% of that money.