The Scout must complete both these activities.

1.      Demonstrate knowledge of the following:

·         How to prevent and treat the effects of extreme heat (sunstroke and dehydration) and cold (hypothermia).

·         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.

·         How to construct different kinds of shelter.

·         How to build several different types of fire and the burning qualities of different woods.

·         The correct use of the International Distress Signal, using signals involving items such as whistle, torch and mirror.

·         Rescue techniques, for example, air and sea rescue.

·         Edible plants, or fruit, or both.

·         A suitable method of filtering and purifying water.

2.      With a group of at least three Scouts, take part in a survival exercise lasting about 24 hours, during which the group will:

·         Construct a shelter of natural or salvaged materials and sleep in it.

·         Cook all meals over an open fire.

·         Cook without utensils or aluminium foil. A knife may be used.

·         Demonstrate methods of finding direction by day or night without a compass

Requirement 1 must be completed before requirement 2 is begun. Suitable country for this would be wooded lowlands. Wild mountainous country is not suitable.

Alternative activities may be undertaken as agreed between themselves and the Section leadership team.