Requirements June 1972 until January 1975

1. Build a machine to make rope. Using twine or cord, make a 6-foot rope 1/4 inch or more in diameter. Whip the ends.

2. Hand coil a length of rope.

3. Describe the following:

(a) Kinds of rope.
(b) Care of rope.
(c) Weakening effect of knots.

4. Tie 12 knots and hitches. Explain how to use them in pioneering.

5. Make a short, end, and eye splice.

6. Make and show one device for moving heavy logs or rocks. Use rope and natural materials. OR use rope to build a conveyor cable system for hauling materials over a ravine or up a steep hillside.

7. Build one of the following: log bridge, signal tower, monkey bridge, shelter, or raft.* Take down after use and inspection. Follow an approved design. Use square, diagonal, and shear lashings.

* This may be done in a camp pioneering area using camp poles. Live trees should never be cut without permission of the property owners. Help from another Scout may be used.

Requirements January 1975 until September 1989

1. Hand coil a length of rope.

2. Describe the following:

(a) Kinds of rope.
(b) Care of rope.
(c) Weakening effect of knots.

3. Tie 10 knots and hitches. Explain how to use them in pioneering.

4. Make a short, end, and eye splice.

5. Build a machine to make rope. Using twine or cord, make a 6-foot rope 1/2 inch or more in diameter. Whip the ends.

6. Make and show one device for moving heavy logs or rocks. Use rope and natural materials. OR use rope to build a conveyor cable system for hauling materials over a ravine or up a steep hillside.

7. Build ONE of the following: log bridge, signal tower, monkey bridge, shelter, or raft.* Take down after use and inspection. Follow an approved design. Use square, diagonal, and shear lashings.

* This may be done in a camp pioneering area using camp poles. Live trees should never be cut without permission of the property owners. Help from another Scout may be used.