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Requirements February 1973 until August 1982

1. Point out and name five major terrain features on a map and in the field.

2. Point out and name 10 symbols often found on a topographic map.

3. Show how to use a compass to take a bearing.

4. Show how to measure distances, using a scale on a Silva compass.

5. Figure out your running pace for 100 meters. Set up a 300-meter pace course.

6. Explain a descriptive clue. Tell how it is used in orienteering.

7. Explain how to use an attack point. Describe the offset technique. Tell what is meant by a collection of features.

8. Do ONE of the following:

(a) Set up a cross-country course at least 2,000 meters long with five control markers. Prepare the master map. Mark the descriptive clues.

(b) Set up a score-orienteering course with 12 points and a time limit of 60 minutes. Prepare the master map. Set the descriptive clues and point value for each control on this course.

9. Do the following:

(a) Take part in three orienteering contests. One of these must be a cross-country course.

(b) After each course, write a report with (1) a copy of the master map and descriptive clues, (2) a copy of the route you took on the course, (3) a discussion of how you could improve your time between points, and (4) list of your major weaknesses on this course. Describe what you could do to improve.

10. Act as an official during an orienteering even. (This may be during the running of the course you set up for requirement 8.)

11. Teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop, or post.