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Scout It
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Scout
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" Be Prepared " |
National Flag, Anthem
and Pledge
- Know the meaning of the various
symbols and colours of the National Flag.
- Explain the meaning of the
National Anthem.
- Have an understanding of the
Pledge and explain how a scout can do his part as a citizen in keeping the
Pledge
First Aid
- Pack a Patrol First-Aid kit
- Be able to treat simple wounds,
fainting , unconsciousness, burns and scalds.
Cooking
- Be able to light a fire outdoors
using firewood and matches.
- Cook a simple meal for yourself
with utensils using firewood.
- Be able to operate a gas stove.
Knots
- Be able to tie and explain the
use of the following :
- thumb knot
- figure-of-eight knot
- reef knot
- sheet bend
- clove hitch
- sheep shank
- timber hitch
- round turn two half hitches
- marlinspike knot
Camp
- Pitch and strike a 4-men hiker's
tent with another candidate
- Know how to pack a rucksack
efficiently for a hike and for a weekend outdoor camp
Exploration
- Have a knowledge of Highway and
Country Codes
- Know the theory on
Map and Compass, including Grid references, Scale
and Signs, Symbols and Colours in Maps, Compass Bearings and Directions, Set a
Map
Drills
- Be able to execute basic
stationary drill:
- senang diri
(at ease)
- rehatkan diri (stand
easy)
- sedia
(attention)
- ke-kanan pusing
(turn to the right)
- ke-kiri pusing
(turn to the left)
- ke-belakang pusing
(turn to the back)
Raise and lower flag
Be able to raise and lower a flag
during a unit meeting or at school.
Swim 50m
Be able to swim 50m using any
stroke without difficulty (alternative permissible only on medical ground)
Outdoor
Precautions
Know the outdoor precautions to
take in two outdoor land and one sea activities.
First Aid
- Know the symptoms and
treatment for:
- Shock
- Animal, snake and insect
bites
- Poisoning
- Be able to tie simple bandages
and arm slings.
Cooking
Prepare a full course meal
(balance diet ) for 2 scouts without utensils.
Knots, Lashing, Splicings and Whippings
- Demonstrate the following and
explain their uses:
- rolling hitch
- bowline
- fireman's chair knots
- surgeon's knot
- highwayman's hitch
- scaffold hitch
- square lashing
- diagonal lashing
- figure of eight lashing
- simple whipping
- sail-maker's whipping
- back splice
- with the assistance of your
patrol, construct a flag staff of at least 15ft( 2 staves) for a unit
meeting
Camp
- Go for an outdoor camp (under
tentage) for at least 2 nights.
- Pitch a 8-12 man ridge tent
with a patrol of 6 boys
Exploration
- Explore your own district and
draw a simple map showing the important landmarks and amenities. It should
cover about 2-3 km in radius.
- Go on an overnight hike as a
companion for a test candidate.
Drills
Be able to execute mobile drills
in a contingent or attain the Footdrill Proficiency Badge Certificate.
Service
- Participate in at least one
community service project organised by your Unit, District or the HQ
- Perform some household chores
on a regular basis for at least 3 months. This must be verified by a parent
or guardian.
Leadership Training
Attend a leadership training course approved by your
District Commissioner.
Outdoor Proficiency
Badge
Attain at least one of the
following proficiency badges:
Camper, Campcraft, Explorer,
Pioneer, camp cook, Rock climber, Abseilor, Mountain trekker, Canoeist,
Boatman, Helmsman, Skin Diver , Airman.
Conservation/
Environment Proficiency Badge
Attain at least one of the
following proficiency badges:
Water Conservation, Energy
Conservation, World Conservation ( Green stage)
First Aid
- Know how to handle an
emergency situation such as fire, road accident, drowning, electrocution.
- Know the priority of treatment
for casualties
- Know the proper handling of
fractures
- Demonstrate Cardio-Pulmonary
Resuscitation
- Perform emergency evacuations.
Cooking
Plan the menu for a weekend
patrol camp. Cook at least 2 meals for the patrol during patrol or unit camp.
Pioneering
With the assistance of your
patrol, construct an aerial runway, a bridge or a tower.
Camp
Have camped outdoors under
tentage for a total of at least 10 nights.
Exploration
- Understand what is
back-bearing, the contour system, compass variations
- Know how to overcome obstacles
and to locate your position during navigation
- Carry out a pacing exercise
and know how to estimate distances traveled
- Go for an overnight expedition
with one companion and make a hike report of the journey (distance about 30
km plus 15 km).
Drills
Be able to command a contingent
of scouts on both stationary and mobile drills.
Service
- Assist a venture scout in PSA
tests or a scout in CCA tests.
- Visit and render service to a
Home or a cadet scout unit for at least 4 hours over at least 3 separate
occasions
- Perform some household chores
or assist your parent or guardian in their work for at least 2 hours per
week over at least 6 months.
Appointment of
responsibility
Hold the appointment of a SPL,
PL, APL, QM, Scribe for a period of at least 6 months.
Exploration
Lead a patrol of
at least 4 other scouts on an overnight hike. The emphasis of this test is on
leadership and planning, and not endurance. The candidate is also expected to
impart some exploration skills to the scouts during the course of the hike.
The candidate should discuss with the examiner what he intends to teach and
show the lesson plan to the examiner. The distance covered should be about 30
km. The examiner must be HQ appointed.
Rescue
- Attain either the life-saver
or ambulance proficiency badge.
- Demonstrate the use of 3
rescue knots.
Service
Perform at least 8 hours of
service to a Cadet Scout Unit or home over at least 4 separate occasions.
Skill
Be able to instruct and test
another scout in a skill/outdoor proficiency badge.
Fitness
Achieve any one of the
following:
- Aerobic fitness- NAPFA silver
standard
- Swimming -500m
- Canoeing 3.5 km in one hour
- Sport- represent the school
and play a game regularly for at least one year
- Attending martial arts
training regularly for at least one year
Civics
Hold one of the following
proficiency badges:
- Civics
- Anti-drug Abuse
- Crime Prevention
- Healthy Living
- Civil Defence
- Total Defence (Silver)
Interview
Attend an interview to evaluate
the suitability of the candidate for the award.
This page was last updated
on 19 December 2002
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