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Fig. 1: Pionee-H4-Front

Embroidery: Cotton thread, dull sheen
Border: Lt green merrowed

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Fig. 2: Pionee-H4-Reverse

Back: Lt green lock stitch, molded plastic

Item Name: Pioneering 1978 - 1990

Item ID: Pionee-H4

Collector Rating: 1

Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge

Requirements January 1975 until September 1993

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.

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