Survival Skills Activity Badge
Complete the requirements below:
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Demonstrate knowledge of the following:
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How to prevent and treat the effects of extreme heat (sunstroke and dehydration) and cold (hypothermia).
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The
first aid treatment for external bleeding and shock, the correct method
of applying mouth-to-mouth breathing and the dangers involved in moving
injured people.
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How to construct different kinds of shelter.
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How to build several different types of fire and the burning qualities of different woods.
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The correct use of international distress signals, using whistle, torch, mirror or markers.
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Some
basic actions to take while waiting rescue that will both keep you (and
your group) safe and will assist your rescuers in locating you.
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Some edible plants and/ or fruit to be found locally.
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Methods of filtering and purifying water.
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How to prevent and treat the effects of extreme heat (sunstroke and dehydration) and cold (hypothermia).
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With a group of at least three Scouts, take part in a survival exercise lasting about 24 hours, during which the group should:
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construct a shelter of natural or salvaged materials and sleep in it
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cook all meals over an open fire
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cook without utensils or aluminium foil (although a knife may be used)
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demonstrate methods of finding direction by day or night without a compass
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construct a shelter of natural or salvaged materials and sleep in it
Notes
Requirement 1 must be
completed before requirement 2 is undertaken. The leadership team should
select suitable country for this so that
supervision is possible.
Wild mountainous country is not intended. The nights away scheme must be followed. Alternative activities may be
undertaken as agreed with the leadership team.
If
you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those
with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell
Park.