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Requirements August 1982 until January 2004

1. Explain what orienteering is.

2. (a) Point out and name five major terrain features on a map and in the field.

(b) Point out and name 10 symbols often found on a topographic map.

3. (a) Explain how a compass works. Describe the features of an orienteering compass and their uses.

(b) In the field, show how to take a compass bearing and how to follow one.

4. (a) Explain the meaning of declination. Tell why declination must be taken into consideration when using map and compass together.

(b) Provide a topographic map of your area with magnetic north-south lines.
(c) Show how to transfer a direction on a map to your compass.

5. (a) Show how to measure distances, using a scale on an orienteering compass.

(b) Set up a 300m pace course. Figure out your running pace for 100 meters.

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

(b) Explain how to use an attack point. Describe the offset technique. Tell what is meant by collecting features.

7. Do the following:

(a) Take part in three orienteering events. 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.

8. Do ONE of the following:

(a) Set up a cross-country course at least 2,000m 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. Act as an official during an orienteering event. (This may be during the running of the course you set up for requirements 8.)

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

Requirements January 2004 until January 2013

1. Show that you know first aid for the types of injuries that could occur while orienteering, including cuts, scratches, blisters, snakebite, insect stings, tick bites, heat and cold reactions (sunburn, heatstroke, heat exhaustion, hypothermia), and dehydration. Explain to your counselor why you should be able to identify poisonous plants and poisonous animals that are found in your area.

2. Explain what orienteering is.

3. Do the following:

(a) Explain how a compass works. Describe the features of an orienteering compass.
(b) In the field, show how to take a compass bearing and follow it.

4. Do the following:

(a) Explain how a topographic map shows terrain features. Point out and mane five terrain features on a map and in the field.
(b) Point out and name 10 symbols on a topographic map.
(c) Explain the meaning of declination. Tell why you must consider declination when using map and compass together.
(d) Show a topographic map with magnetic north-south lines.
(e) Show how to measure distances on a map using an orienteering compass.
(f) Show how to orient a map using a compass.

5. Set up a 100-meter pace course. Determine your walking and running pace for 100 meters. Tell why it is important to pace-count.

6. Do the following:

(a) Identify 20 international control description symbols. Tell the meaning of each symbol.
(b) Show a control description sheet and explain the information provided.
(c) Explain the following terms and tell when you would use them: attack point, collecting feature, aiming off, contouring, reading ahead, handrail, relocation, rough versus fine orienteering

7. Do the following:

(a) Take part in three orienteering events. One of these must be a cross-country course.
(b) After each event, write a report with (1) a copy of the master map and control descriptive sheet, (2) a copy of the route you took on the course, (3) a discussion of how you could improve your time between control points, and (4) list of your major weaknesses on this course. Describe what you could do to improve.

8. Do ONE of the following:

(a) Set up a cross-country course that is at least 2,000 meters long with at least five control markers. Prepare the master map and control description sheet.
(b) Set up a score orienteering course with at least 12 control points and a time limit of at least 60 minutes. Set point values for each control point. Prepare the master map and control description sheet.

9. Act as an official during an orienteering event. (This may be during the running of the course you set up for requirements 8.)

10. Teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop, or crew.