Troop 457 First Class Examination Practicum

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 Practical Section(50 points) 

A) Correctly tie 6 basic knots (Square Knot, Clove Hitch,  Two Half-Hitches ,Taut-Line Hitch, Timberline Hitch,and Bowline) 2 points each 

B) Start a fire using only all-natural materials, with no more than the two matches supplied.6 points 

C) Properly sharpen a knife. 6 points 

D) Properly sharpen an axe. 6 points 

E) Completely set up one of the Troop tents. 7 points 

F) Disassemble the tent and completely pack it away. 5 points 

G) Find north using these 4 methods (Stick-Shadow Method, Watch Method,  North Star Method, and a Compass) 2 points each