BSA Scout Rank Oath Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the Boy Scout Oath?

On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

What are the three promises of the Scout Oath?

Duty to God and country (correct)

Duty to self (correct)

Duty to the environment

Duty to other people (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a point of the Boy Scout Law?

Trustworthy

Friendly

Creative (correct)

Thrifty

What is the Boy Scout Motto?

Be Prepared Signup and view all the answers

What is the Boy Scout Slogan?

Do A Good Turn Daily Signup and view all the answers

What does the Boy Scout Outdoor Code emphasize?

Being clean in outdoor manners, being careful with fire, being considerate in the outdoors, and being conservation minded. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Scout sign represent?

The three points of the Scout Promise: Honor to God and Country, Help Others, Obey the Scout Law. Signup and view all the answers

How do you give a Scout salute?

Form the Scout sign with your right hand and bring that hand upward until your forefinger touches the brim of your hat or the arch of your right eyebrow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Scout handshake?

Made with the hand nearest the heart, using the left hand to firmly grasp another Scout's left hand. Signup and view all the answers

What does the First Class Scout Badge symbolize?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is Scout spirit?

An ideal attitude showing adherence to the Scout Oath and Law. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boy Scout Oath

Boy Scouts commit to duty to God, country, helping others, and personal strength.
The oath emphasizes physical fitness, mental alertness, and strong moral character.

Three Promises of the Scout Oath

Duty to God and Country: Involves family teachings, service to God, and patriotism through lawful citizenship.
Duty to Other People: Encourages daily good deeds and assisting those in need.
Duty to Self: Focus on physical well-being, intellectual curiosity, and moral integrity.

Boy Scout Law

Consists of 12 points: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

Boy Scout Motto

"Be Prepared" represents the readiness for any situation.

Boy Scout Slogan

"Do A Good Turn Daily" encourages Scouts to perform helpful acts each day.

Boy Scout Outdoor Code

Promotes cleanliness, cautious fire usage, consideration for nature, and conservation awareness.

Boy Scout Sign

The three raised fingers represent the Scout Promise's three points.
Indicates unity among Scouts, with the sign used during the recitation of the Scout Oath and Law.

Boy Scout Salute

Used to show respect to the U.S. flag, formed by making the Scout sign and touching the hat or eyebrow.

Boy Scout Handshake

Offered with the left hand nearest the heart as a symbol of friendship and only used in uniform.

First Class Scout Badge

Design represents guidance in life and commitment to the Scout Oath's three segments.
Features American symbolism (eagle and shield) for freedom, along with elements signifying truth and knowledge.

Scout Spirit

Reflects an attitude showing commitment to the Scout Oath and Law.
Discussed during Scoutmaster conferences and board reviews for rank advancement.

Pledge of Allegiance

Affirms loyalty to the U.S. flag and the principles of liberty and justice for all.

Description

Explore the essential components of the Boy Scout Oath with these flashcards. Test your knowledge of the promises scouts make to uphold their duties to God, country, and self. Perfect for those preparing for the Scout rank or wanting to reinforce their commitment to scouting values.