First Class Rank

First Class is a major milestone in a Scout’s journey. It shows that the Scout is becoming self-sufficient in outdoor skills, confident in leadership, and ready to take on more responsibility in the troop.

🔹 What First Class Scouts Learn & Do:

🔸 Outdoor & Survival Skills

• Plan and carry out patrol activities and campouts

• Navigate using a map and compass

• Identify plants and animals in the wild

• Build and safely use camp gadgets (like tripods or drying racks)
  
  

🔸 First Aid & Emergency Preparedness

• Treat serious injuries (like head, neck, and back injuries)

• Perform CPR skills

• Understand emergency procedures and how to respond to accidents
  
  

🔸 Aquatics & Fitness

• Pass the BSA swim test

• Learn water rescue techniques

• Continue a personal fitness plan from Tenderfoot and Second Class
  
  

🔸 Citizenship & Community

• Discuss the rights and obligations of American citizens

• Participate in troop service projects

• Practice good environmental stewardship (Leave No Trace)
  
  

🔸 Leadership & Teamwork

• Serve in troop or patrol roles

• Help younger Scouts

• Actively participate in troop meetings, outings, and activities
  
  

✅ After First Class:

Scouts begin working toward Star, Life, and Eagle ranks. These next stages focus on:

• Earning merit badges

• Holding leadership positions

• Demonstrating Scout spirit and community service