Scouting, Volume 85, Number 2, March-April 1997 Page: 2
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Our Scout motto, "Be Prepared," is never more important
than in dealing with emergency situations. The ability to make
correct decisions under pressure really tests a Scout. As Scouts
progress through the program, they perfect their skills in lead-
ership, the outdoors, and working with people. Emergency pre-
paredness means being prepared in all of these areas.
Your troop meeting activities this month should focus on
emergency preparedness procedures. Younger Scouts will work
on first aid requirements for Tenderfoot through First Class.
Experienced Scouts will concentrate on advanced skills and the
First Aid and Emergency Preparedness merit badges.
The big event will be "The Real Thing" weekend. Patrols will
face some realistic emergency situations requiring first aid,
decision making, and teamwork.
SCOUTING OUTCOMES
This month's patrol and troop activities should give your
Scouts
• An understanding of basic first aid techniques
• A good grasp of the fundamentals for dealing with life-threat-
ening situations
• Growing self-confidence in making decisions
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Depending on the length of your outing, Scouts may com-
plete all or part of the following rank requirements:
Tenderfoot
• Outdoor—Cooking, camping, hiking
• Citizenship—Flag ceremonies, first aid
• Patrol/troop participation—Patrol identification
• Personal development—Scout Oath and Law
Second Class
• Outdoor—Cooking, camping, hiking
• Citizenship—Flag ceremonies, first aid
• Patrol/troop participation
• Personal development—Scout Oath and Law
First Class
• Outdoor—Cooking, camping, nature, hiking
• Citizenship—Flag ceremonies, Good Turn
• Patrol/troop participation
• Personal development—Scout Oath and Law
Merit Badges. Older Scouts can concentrate on the First Aid
and Emergency Preparedness merit badges this month. De-
pending on activities during the outing, they may also complete
requirements for the Cooking, Hiking, Camping, Iifesaving, and
other outdoor-related merit badges.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 2 1997
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