Requirements October 1914 until July 1926

1. In the country, know every lane, bypath, and short cut for a distance of at least two miles in every direction around the local scout headquarters; or in a city, have a general knowledge of the district within a three-mile radius of the local scout headquarters, so as to be able to guide people at any time, by day or by night.

2. Know the population of the five principal neighboring towns, their general direction from his scout headquarters, and be able to give strangers correct directions how to reach them.

3. If in the country, know in a two-mile radius, the approximate number of horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs owned on the five neighboring farms; or, if in a town, know, in a half-mile radius, the location of livery stables, garages, and blacksmith shops.

4. Know the location of the nearest meat markets, bakeries, groceries, and drug stores.

5. Know the location of the nearest police station, hospital, doctor, fire alarm, fire hydrant, telegraph and telephone offices, and railroad stations.

6. Know something of the history of his place; and know the location of its principal public buildings, such as the town or city hall, post-office, schools and churches.

7. Present a large scale map showing as much as possible of the above required information.

Requirements July 1926 until August 1929

1. In the country, know every lane, bypath, and short-cut for a distance of at least two miles in every direction around the local scout headquarters; or in a city, have a general knowledge of the district within a three-mile radius of the local scout headquarters, so as to be able to guide people at any time, by day or by night.

2. Know the population of the five principal neighboring towns, their general direction from his scout headquarters, and be able to give strangers correct directions how to reach them.

3. If in the country, know in a two-mile radius, the approximate number of horses, cattle, sheep and pigs owned on the five neighboring farms; or, if in a town, know, in a half-mile radius, the location of livery stables, garages, and blacksmith shops.

4. Know the location of the nearest meat markets, bakeries, groceries, and drug stores.

5. Know the location of the nearest police station, hospital, doctor, fire alarm, fire hydrant, telegraph and telephone offices, and railroad stations.

6. Know something of the history of his place; and know the location of its principal public buildings, such as the town or city hall, post-office, schools and churches.

7. Submit a scale map, not necessarily drawn by himself, upon which he has personally indicated as much as possible of the above-required information.

Requirements August 1929 until June 1952

1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the district within a three-mile radius of the local Scout Headquarters, or his house so as to be able to guide people at any time day or night to points within this area.

2. Know the population of the five principal neighboring towns and cities as selected by his Guide or Counselor. Demonstrate directions for reaching them from Scout Headquarters or his house.

3. If in the country, know the breeds of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs owned on the five neighboring farms; if in the city, demonstrate directions to tourist camp and to five places for purchasing food supplies.

4. Demonstrate how to direct tourists from his home to gas, oil, tire and general auto repair service.

5. Give telephone number, if any, and directions for reaching the nearest police station, fire-fighting apparatus, Court House or Municipal Building, the nearest County Farm Agent's office, doctor, veterinarian and hospital.

6. Know something of the history of his community and the location of its principal places of interest and public buildings.

7. Submit a scale map, not necessarily drawn by himself, upon which he has personally indicated as much as possible of the above-required information.