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The Scout must complete these three activities. 1. As a member of a group take part in the following: · An indoor pioneering project, for example, constructing a guided missile launcher or chariot. · An outdoor pioneering project, for example, building a monkey bridge, water raft, or parallel or aerial runway. 2. Demonstrate the following: · A whipping · A splice · The correct way to coil and store a rope · The use of simple blocks and tackle · The use of levers to extract or move heavy weights · Anchorage for firm and soft ground · An understanding of the need for supervision and safety in pioneering projects. 3. Demonstrate and know the names of at least ten knots and lashings. These could include: · Sheetbend · Clove hitch · Round turn and two half hitches · Bowline · Timber hitch · Sheepshank · Square and sheer lashings · Harvesters hitch · Double sheetbend · Fisherman's knot · Rolling hitch · Figure of eight lashing · Diagonal lashing Reference should be made to Policy, Organisation and Rules. |
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