Trail to Eagle

Outdoorsman
[REPORT!]
I, Tabar, Ghabrielle Mark Angelo from ICAS Tetuanis now ready to take the board of review for the
rank of (Your Rank).

A. Scout Ideals
 The Scout Oath (English)

On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, the Republic

of the Philippines, and to obey the Scout Law, To help other people at all times, To
keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

 Ang Panunumpa sa Scout

Sa ngalan ng aking dangal, ay gagawin ko ang aking buong makakaya; Upang
tumupad sa aking tungkulin,sa Diyos at sa aking bayan, ang Republika ng Pilipinas at
sumunod sa Batas ng Scout; Tumulong sa ibang tao sa lahat ng pagkakataon.
Pamalagiing malakas ang aking katawan, gising ang isipan at marangal ang asal.

 The Scout Law  Ang Batas ng Scout

1. A Scout is trustworthy 1. Ang Scout ay Mapagkakatiwalaan
2. A Scout is loyal 2. Ang Scout ay Matapat
3. A Scout is helpful 3. Ang Scout ay Matulungin
4. A Scout is friendly 4. Ang Scout ay Mapagkaibigan
5. A Scout is courteous 5. Ang Scout ay Magalang
6. A Scout is kind 6. Ang Scout ay Mabait
7. A Scout is obedient 7. Ang Scout ay Masunurin
8. A Scout is cheerful 8. Ang Scout ay Masaya
9. A Scout is thrifty 9. Ang Scout ay Matipid
10. A Scout is brave 10. Ang Scout ay Matapang
11. A Scout is clean 11. Ang Scout ay Malinis
12. A Scout is reverent 12. Ang Scout ay Maka-Diyos

 The Senior Scout Code

As a Senior Scout Citizen:
I will live the Scout Oath and Law, Scout Motto and the Senior Scout Slogan;
I will be familiar with the constitution of the Philippines, especially my rights and
obligations as a Filipino citizen.
I will share in the responsibilities of my home, school, church, neighborhood,
community, and country.
I will deal fairly and kindly with my fellowman in the spirit of the Scout Law.
 I will work to preserve our Filipino heritage, aware that the privileges I enjoy was won
by hard work, sacrifice, clear thinking, and the faith of our forefathers.
I will do everything in my power to pass on a better Philippines to the next generation.

 Scout Motto
“Laging Handa” or “Be Prepared”

 Senior Scout Slogan

“Once a Scout, Always a Scout.”

 VISION
Foremost in preparing the youth to become agents of change in communities,
guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

 MISSION
To help the youth develop values and acquire competencies to become responsible
citizens and capable leaders anchored on the Scout Oath and Law.

 PANUNUMPA NG KATAPATAN SA WATAWAT NG PILIPINAS (Filipino)

Ako ay Pilipino
Buong katapatang nanunumpa
Sa watawat ng Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag
Na may dangal, katarungan at kalayaan
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos
Makakalikasan
Maka-tao at
Makabansa.

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE PHILIPPINE FLAG (English)

I am a Filipino
I pledge my allegiance
To the flag of the Philippines
And to the country it represents
With honor, justice and freedom
Put in motion by one Nation
For God,
for Nature
for the People and
for the Country.

 PREAMBLE OF THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to
build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our
ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our
patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence
and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love,
equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
B. Merit Badges
EXPLORER RANK PATHFINDER RANK OUTDOORSMAN RANK
1.) Citizenship at home 1.) First aid 1.) Citizenship in the
2.) Safety 2.) Citizenship at Nation
Community 2.) Physical Fitness
3.) Filipino Heritage 3.) Swimming
4.) Ecology 4.) Soil & Water
Conservation
5.) Weather

1. Weather - Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, and its short-term
variation in minutes to weeks. Climate is the weather of a place averaged over a
period of time, often 30 years.
The Philippines have a tropical maritime climate, meaning the weather is
generally hot and quite humid. The region really only experiences three seasons, a
hot dry summer between March and May known as tag-init, a wet season between
June and November known as tag-ulan and a coller dry season between December
and February known as tag-lamig. The Philippines weather patterns are created by
the prevailing winds of the southwest monsoon (known as the habagat) from May to
October and the northeast monsoon (known as the amihan) from November to early
May.

Average temperatures in the Philippines usually range between 21 °C (70 °F)

and 32 °C (90 °F) with the average yearly temperature coming in at around 26.6 °C
(79.9 °F). Temperatures can fluctuate between regions and depending on the season,
however generally January is the coolest month while May is the warmest. The
Philippines are also affected by typhoons, also known as bagyo, which occur between
June and November.
 Moisture - Moisture also refers to the amount of water vapor present in the
air. Water vapor is the gaseous state of water and is invisible until it
condenses. You can also refer to it as tiny drops of water formed when
condensation of water vapor occurs at or near the surface of the earth.
 Rain - The water vapor rises in the atmosphere and there it cools down and
forms tiny water droplets through something called condensation. When
they all combine together, they grow bigger and are too heavy to stay up
there in the air. This is when they will fall to the ground as rain.
 Hail - Hail forms when thunderstorm updrafts are strong enough to carry
water droplets well above the freezing level. This freezing process forms a
hailstone, which can grow as additional water freezes onto it. Eventually,
the hailstone becomes too heavy for the updrafts to support it and it falls
to the ground.
 Fog - Fog forms when the difference between air temperature and dew
point is less than 2.5 °C (4.5 °F). Fog begins to form when water vapor
condenses into tiny liquid water droplets that are suspended in the air.
  Snow - Snow is formed when the temperature in the atmosphere is cold
enough to allow tiny ice crystals to form around bits of dirt that have been
transported to the atmosphere by the wind. These tiny moisture particles
then stick together when they collide, constantly increasing in size as well
as mass.
 Rainbow - A collection of suspended water droplets in the atmosphere
serves as a refractor of light. The water represents a medium with a different
optical density than the surrounding air. Light waves refract when they cross
over the boundary from one medium to another. The decrease in speed
upon entry of light into a water droplet causes a bending of the path of
light towards the normal. And upon exiting the droplet, light speeds up and
bends away from the normal. The droplet causes a deviation in the path of
light as it enters and exits the drop.
 Halos - Halos around the sun or moon are caused by high, thin cirrus clouds
drifting high above your head. Tiny ice crystals in Earth's atmosphere
creates the halos. They do it by refracting and reflecting the light.
 Lightning is an electric current. Within a thundercloud way up in the sky,
many small bits of ice (frozen raindrops) bump into each other as they
move around in the air. All of those collisions create an electric charge. After
a while, the whole cloud fills up with electrical charges.
 Thunder – Thunder is a sound wave we hear caused by lightning.
Instruments:
 A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure air pressure.
Pressure tendency can forecast short term changes in the weather.
 A thermometer is a device that measures temperature or a temperature
gradient. A thermometer has two important elements: a temperature
sensor in which some change occurs with a change in temperature; and
some means of converting this change into a numerical value.
 An anemometer is a device used for measuring wind speed, and is also a
common weather station instrument.
 A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure the amount of humidity
and water vapor in the atmosphere, in soil, or in confined spaces.
 A rain gauge is an instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to
gather and measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a set period of
time.
 Wind is caused by differences in the atmospheric pressure. When a
difference in atmospheric pressure exists, air moves from the higher to the
lower pressure area, resulting in winds of various speeds. On a rotating
planet, air will also be deflected by the Coriolis effect, except exactly on the
equator.
 A low-pressure system has lower pressure at its center than the areas
around it. Winds blow towards the low pressure, and the air rises in the
atmosphere where they meet. As the air rises, the water vapor within it
 condenses forming clouds and often precipitation too. Because of Earth’s
spin and the Coriolis Effect, winds of a low-pressure system swirl
counterclockwise north of the equator and clockwise south of the equator.
This is called cyclonic flow. On weather maps a low-pressure system is
labeled with red L.
 A high-pressure system has higher pressure at its center than the areas
around it. Wind blows away from high pressure. Winds of a high-pressure
system swirl in the opposite direction as a low-pressure system - clockwise
north of the equator and counterclockwise south of the equator. This is
called anticyclonic flow. Air from higher in the atmosphere sinks down to fill
the space left as air blew outward. On a weather map the location of a high-
pressure system is labeled with a blue H.
 By volume, dry air contains 78.09% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% argon,
0.04% carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases. Air also contains
a variable amount of water vapor, on average around 1% at sea level, and
0.4% over the entire atmosphere.

1. Citizenship in the Nation

 The preamble is important because it will tell you why a particular clause on the
Philippine Constitution is there. It would tell you what the Filipino people is striving
for, what they aspire to be, and what they believe in. The preamble is like a
Constitution’s “abstract.” It tells you the goals, aspirations, and what to expect on
a nation’s set of laws.
 Departments in the Philippine Government
o Legislative Power - The legislative power is vested in the Congress of the
Philippines which consists of the Senate of the Philippines Senate and
House of Representatives.
o Executive Power - The highest official is elected separately from the
President by popular vote. The Vice President is first in line to succession if
the President resigns, is impeached or dies.
o Judicial Power - The judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court of the
Philippines and lower courts established by law.
o The system of checks and balances is an important part of the Constitution. With
checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the
powers of the others. This way, no one branch becomes too powerful.
 3 Sections of the Bill of Rights:
o Section 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due
process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.
o Section 4. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression,
or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the
government for redress of grievances.
o Section 5. No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious
profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be
allowed. No religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political rights.

2. Physical Fitness - Physical fitness is your ability to carry out tasks without undue
fatigue. Learn about the components of physical fitness: cardiorespiratory endurance,
muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility and body composition and why they
are important.

3. Swimming - Swimming is a great workout because you need to move your whole
body against the resistance of the water. Swimming is a good all-round activity
because it: keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your
body. builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. Learning how to
swim can also help us survive incidents in the/ underwater.

4. Soil and Water Conservation

 Soil is a material composed of five ingredients — minerals, soil organic matter,
living organisms, gas, and water. Soil minerals are divided into three size classes
— clay, silt, and sand
 Soil conservation is the prevention of soil loss from erosion or prevention of
reduced fertility caused by over usage, acidification, salinization or other chemical
soil contamination. Slash-and-burn and other unsustainable methods of
subsistence farming are practiced in some lesser developed areas.
 Humus is important because it retains moisture in the soil, loosens the soil
permitting better aeration and drainage, and encourages the increase of soil
organisms which help make nutrients available to plants. It adds body to light soil
and loosens heavy, sticky soils.
 Water Cycle:
  5 Steps of Water Treatment: The 5 major unit processes include chemical
coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.

C. 8 Basic Knots
1.) Square (reef) knot
Typical use: Joining two ends of a single line to bind around an object.
Usage: Bandaging, Sailing and Gardening (any situations)

2.) Overhand Knot

Typical use: Fishing, Climbing, Shoelaces and any different situations.

3.) Figure 8 knot

Typical use: The figure 8 knot or figure of eight knot is a type of stopper knot. It is
very important in both sailing and rock climbing.
Usage: rock climbing and sailing

4.) Sheet Bend (Weaver's knot)

Typical use: The sheet bend is used to tie 2 ropes together.
Usage: used to tie different ropes

5.) Taut-line
Typical use: it is typically used for tent lines in outdoor activities involving camping, by
arborists when climbing trees and to secure loads on vehicles.

6.) Clove Hitch

Typical use: Securing lines running a long a series of posts, belaying, starting lashings,
weak binding
Usage: The clove hitch is also commonly used in pioneering to start and finish a
lashing such as the traditional square lashing, tripod lashing, round lashing and shear
lashing

7.) Bowline Knot (King of Knots)

Typical use: making a fixed loop in the end of a line
Usage: The bowline is well known as a rescue knot for such purposes as rescuing
people who might have fallen down a hole, or off a cliff onto a ledge. This knot is
particularly useful in such a situation because it is possible to tie with one hand.

8.) Timber hitch

Typical use: The timber hitch is a knot used to attach a single length of rope to a
cylindrical object, and it can lift of heavy objects of logs.

9.) Sheepshank
Typical use: Provides loops, shortens or removes slack from a rope bypasses a frayed
section of rope.
Usage: sheepshank knots are typically used for securing loads to tracks or trailers, and
in sailing applications.
D. Representations
 The Scout Badge figure came from the French fleur-de-lis (Lily Flower) in which it
is most visible in all European logo as well as those who are inspired by the
Mythologies.
 The Badge is divided into two (2) parts:
o The Scroll (Symbolizes the smile of a scout)
o The Trefoil (Symbolizes the 3 duties of a scout: Duty to God, Duty to others
and Duty to self.) 3 STAR REPRESENTS:
 Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
 Truth, Faith, Knowledge
 The Overhand Knot tied at the bottom represents Our Scout Slogan, “Do a Good
Turn Daily”.
 The Scroll is like the mouth of a smiling scout, showing that a Scout is Cheerful.
The Scout Motto is written in the Scroll.
 BSP Logo has 5 colors: Green, Yellow, Red, Blue and White
o The color Red represents Courage, Bravery, Heroism, for the blood of those
who died for our country while the color Blue stands for Peace, Justice and
Noble Ideas. The color White stands for Purity and the Equilateral Triangle
based on the hoist side represents Equality.
 In type A of 12 buttons on uniform is 12 Laws
 The 8 rays of the sun represent the first 8 provinces:
1.) Manila
2.) Bulacan
3.) Pampanga
4.) Batangas
5.) Tarlac
6.) Nueva Ecija
7.) Cavite
8.) Laguna
 When do we use the salute: Flag ceremony, Punishment, Respect.
 Scout Laws
o A Scout is Trustworthy. A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises.
Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can always depend on him.
o A Scout is Loyal. A Scout is true to his family, friends. Scout Leaders, school,
nation, and world community.
o A Scout is Helpful. A Scout is concerned about other people. He willingly
volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.
o A Scout is Friendly. A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts.
He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs
that are different from his own.
o A Scout is Courteous. A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or
position. He knows that good manners make it easier for people to get
along together.
 o A Scout is Kind. A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He
treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not harm nor kill any living
creature needlessly but will strive to save and protect all harmless life.
o A Scout is Obedient. A Scout follows the rules of his family, school and
troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these
rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly
manner rather than disobey them.
o A Scout is Cheerful. A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully
does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
o A Scout is Thrifty. A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves
for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully
uses his time and property.
o A Scout is Brave. A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the
courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or
threaten him.
o A Scout is Clean. A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes
around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep
his home and community clean.
o A Scout is Reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his
religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

E. Scout History
SCOUT FOUNDER:
Sir Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden Powell
* Born in 22 February 1857 - Paddington, London, United Kingdom
* Baden Powell has 3 Sons
* Died: 8 January 1941, Nyeri, Kenya
* In 1912, he married Olave St Clair Soames.
* British Army from 1876 until 1910
* Founder and the first Chief Scout of The Boy Scouts Association
* Brownsea Island Scout camp with 21 boys (experimental camp)
* 1st World Scout Jamboree took place in Olympia
* Scouting was started in Southern England

Caroline Suydam Berryman Spencer

* An American widow who sponsored the 1st boy scout troop in the Philippines
together with Lt. Sherman Kiser
* She married Lorillard Spencer
* Lorillard Suydam Spencer his son
* Born: December 28, 1861 - New Haven, Connecticut
* Died: April 6, 1948 (aged 86) Newport, Rhode Island, Blue bird cottage. She was
buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York
* After the death of her husband She became a missionary in the Philippines.
 7 Charter members
1.) Joseph Emile H. stevenot
2.) Arsenio N. Luz
3.) Carlos P. Romulo
4.) Vicente P. Lim
5.) Manuel R. Camus
6.) Jorge B. Vargas
7.) Gabriel A. Daza

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