| Second Class Rank Requirements |
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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.
1a. Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map.
Explain what map symbols mean.
1b. 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.*
2a. Since joining, have participated in five separate troop/patrol
activities (other than troop/patrol meetings), two of which included
camping overnight.
2b. On one of these campouts, select your patrol site and sleep in a
tent that you pitched.
2c. On one campout, demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of
the knife, saw, and ax, and describe when they should be used.
2d. Use the tools listed in requirement 2c to prepare tinder, kindling,
and fuel for a cooking fire.
2e. Discuss when it is appropriate to use a cooking fire and a
lightweight stove. Discuss the safety procedures for using both..
2f. Demonstrate how to light a fire and a lightweight stove.
2g. 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.
6a. Show what to do for "hurry" cases of stopped breathing, serious
bleeding, and internal poisoning.
6b. Prepare a personal first aid kit to take with you on a hike.
6c. 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
7a. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.
7b. 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.
7c. 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.
NOTE: Alternate Requirements for the Second Class rank are available for Scouts with
physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the Boy Scout Requirements
book. (No. 33215F). (The substitution mentioned in the footnote to item 1b does NOT
require the actions listed under that topic.)
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Please note that Requirement 11 - (Complete your Board of Review) MAY be done AFTER
the Scout' has reached age 18. All other requirements must be completed BEFORE the
Scout's 18th Birthday.
Tenderfoot and First Class ranks; however these ranks must be earned in
sequence.
1a. Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map.
Explain what map symbols mean.
1b. 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.*
2a. Since joining, have participated in five separate troop/patrol
activities (other than troop/patrol meetings), two of which included
camping overnight.
2b. On one of these campouts, select your patrol site and sleep in a
tent that you pitched.
2c. On one campout, demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of
the knife, saw, and ax, and describe when they should be used.
2d. Use the tools listed in requirement 2c to prepare tinder, kindling,
and fuel for a cooking fire.
2e. Discuss when it is appropriate to use a cooking fire and a
lightweight stove. Discuss the safety procedures for using both..
2f. Demonstrate how to light a fire and a lightweight stove.
2g. 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.
6a. Show what to do for "hurry" cases of stopped breathing, serious
bleeding, and internal poisoning.
6b. Prepare a personal first aid kit to take with you on a hike.
6c. 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
7a. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.
7b. 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.
7c. 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.
NOTE: Alternate Requirements for the Second Class rank are available for Scouts with
physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the Boy Scout Requirements
book. (No. 33215F). (The substitution mentioned in the footnote to item 1b does NOT
require the actions listed under that topic.)
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Please note that Requirement 11 - (Complete your Board of Review) MAY be done AFTER
the Scout' has reached age 18. All other requirements must be completed BEFORE the
Scout's 18th Birthday.
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