IN the two preceding Chats the principles of the Scout Advancement Program have been discussed together with specific suggestions for the promotion and administration of Second Class and First Class Advancement. In the following pages are given interpretations and suggestions designed to aid you in making the requirements effective with your own Scouts.

In considering the material that follows it should be kept in mind constantly that:

1. The brief statement of the "object" of each requirement is only suggestive of the benefits that may

Second Class Requirements

A Tenderfoot Scout, upon meeting the following requirements to the satisfaction of the proper local Scout Authorities, may be enrolled as a Second Class Scout and is entitled to wear the Second Class Badge of the Boy Scouts of America:

1. At least one month's service as a Tenderfoot and know how and when to wear the Scout Uniform.

2. First Aid. (a) Show what to do, including proper dressing and binder where necessary, for (1) cut on finger; (2) knee deeply scraped and bleeding; (3) cut on forearm; (4) black eye; (5) bleeding nose; (6) blister on heel; (7) fainting; (8) blow in pit of stomach, apparent death from inhaling gas, drowning or electric shock; and (9) severe scald from hot liquid or steam.

(b) Tell what should and what should not be done for (1) pimple on face; (2) earache; (3) splinter under finger nail; (4) cinder in eye; (5) sunburn; and (6) shock.

(c) Tell danger of taking a physic for pain or soreness in region of stomach without first consulting a physician.

3. Elementary signaling: know the alphabet of the Semaphore Code; or the General Service (International Morse) Code; or the elementary signs of Indian Sign Language Code; or the letters of the Manual Alphabet for the Deaf, either with one or two hands.

4. Track half a mile in twenty-five minutes; or, if in town, describe satisfactorily the contents of one store window out of four observed for one minute each.

5. Go a mile in twelve minutes at Scout's Pace— about fifty steps running and fifty walking, alternately; or lay out, measure by the stride method and stake a four-acre tract of land.

6. Use properly knife and hatchet.

7. Prove ability to build a fire in the open, using not more than two matches, care for and put it out.

8. Cook a quarter of a pound of meat and two potatoes in the open, without any cooking utensils.

9. Earn and deposit at least one dollar in a public bank or other savings institution (U. S. Savings Bonds or Stamps, premiums paid on life insurance are accepted, if earned); or earn, own and raise some farm animal; or earn and contribute at least one dollar or its equivalent to the family budget or to welfare work in the community.

10. Know the sixteen principal points of the compass.

11. Demonstrate his practice of at least five rules of safety at home, or work, or school, or on the street, or road, or farm.

12. Furnish satisfactory evidence that he has put into practice in his daily life the principles of the Scout Oath and Law.

come to the boy through his mastering of the requirement.

2. The "interpretations" should not be considered as either expanding nor limiting the requirement as officially stated.

3. The "preparation," "examination" and "review" suggestions are suggestions only and should be adapted to local conditions.

In applying the material in this Chat and in Chat 36 to your program, it is important that you refer to the Handbook for Boys to see the discussion that appears there under each requirement, and that you refer to the Handbook for Patrol Leaders where you will find a variety of suggestions for applying the requirements in actual projects.

A detailed discussion of each Tenderfoot requirement was given in Chat 15 on "The Boy's Entry."

Second Class Requirement No. 1

At least one month's service as a Tenderfoot and know how and when to wear the Scout Uniform.

Object

To insure that the boy has had time to absorb some of the ideals of Scouting and to acquire the "Good Turn" habit, and to acquaint him with the proper use of our Uniform.

Interpretation

One month must have elapsed since the boy's registration blank and fees were submitted to the Local Council by his Scoutmaster and he was invested as a Tenderfoot Scout, before he may be awarded his

Second Class Badge. During this period he must have taken part regularly in the meetings and hikes of his Patrol and Troop and must have faithfully performed the duties which were given him to do, to the satisfaction of his Scoutmaster and Patrol Leader. This is definitely a minimum requirement—no boy should be encouraged to hurry through the Second Class Requirements. As far as the Uniform is concerned, he must know its main parts (see Chat 18), where to wear his Community Strip, Troop Numeral, Patrol Medallion, embroidered and metal Second Class Badge, and be able to explain at what occasions he should wear the Uniform.

Preparation

The time element will, of course, take care of itself. By taking part in the well-planned and well-executed meetings and hikes of his Patrol and Troop the boy will have a chance to learn the meaning of Scouting. He should be encouraged to start to earn money toward the purchase of the Uniform, and should have learned how and when to wear the Uniform by observing his Patrol members wearing theirs.

Examination

The date on which the length-of-service requirement has been fulfilled will be evident from the Troop Roster and attendance record.

Let him show on a uniformed friend the various Uniform parts and explain if they are correctly worn or not, and tell at what occasions he will wear his own Uniform.

Review

The review may involve a simple questioning along the following lines:

Service—"When and why did you become a Scout? How long have you been a Tenderfoot? What requirements for Second Class did you like best? Who trained you? Have you missed any Patrol or Troop meetings? What moves you to do a 'Good Turn' daily?" Etc.

Uniform—"Have you earned your own Uniform?" Etc.