PIONEERING

 

1.    Demonstrate how to coil and throw a 40-foot length of 1/4

      inch rope.

 

2.    Present five different rope samples, of any size or

      material. Explain the characteristics of each type of

      rope -- its strength, mildew resistance, durability, and

      stretch. Explain where and how each type of rope can be

      used in pioneering.

 

3.    Demonstrate how to tie the following seven basic knots:

      square knot, timber hitch, clove hitch, bowline,

      sheepshank, sheet bend, and roundturn with two half-

      hitches. Also select five more knots found in the

      PIONEERING merit badge pamphlet. Tie each one for the

      examiner, and tell where it could be used in pioneering,

      camping, or other Scout activities.

 

4.    Demonstrate how to make the back splice, eye splice, and

      short splice using ,-inch three-strand rope.

 

5.    Construct a device or machine to make rope.  Then use

      the device with binder twine to make a 6-foot length of

      rope consisting of three strands, each having three

      yarns. Also demonstrate one method of whipping the end

      of the rope.

 

6.    Build a three-two-one or a log-and-stakes anchor using

      pioneering stakes. Build the anchor at a size suitable

      to anchor one end of a monkey bridge.

 

7.    Demonstrate the use of rope tackle to lift a weight of

      25 pounds.  Pull a log at least 6 inches in diameter and

      6 feet long with the tackle. Use the tackle to put a

      strain on a line.

 

8.    By yourself, build an H-frame trestle with ropes and

      spars using square and diagonal lashings. Demonstrate

      how to tie two spars together using a west country shear

      lashing.

 

9.    With a group of Scouts, build a pioneering project.

      Before building, present a rough sketch of the project

      and a list of the ropes and spars needed to build it.

      (Note: This requirement may be done at summer camp,

      district or council events, or on a troop camp outing.)