Bobcat Badge

The first rank that EVERY boy MUST earn when entering the Cub Scouting Program is the Bobcat rank.To earn the Bobcat rank the new Cub Scout must do the following:

1. Learn and say the SCOUT OATH, with help if needed:
   1. On my honor I will do my best
   2. To do my duty to God and my country
   3. and to obey the Scout Law;
   4. To help other people at all times;
   5. To keep myself physically strong,
   6. mentally awake, and morally straight.
2. Learn and say the SCOUT LAW, with help if needed:

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,

courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,

brave, clean, and reverent.

3. Show the CUB SCOUT SIGN. Tell what it means.

Right hand in air, with index and pointer fingers up and all other fingers down

4. Show the CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. Tell what it means.

Right hand with index and pointer fingers extended onto wrist of other person

5. Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO. Tell what it means.

Do your best

6. Show the CUB SCOUT SALUTE. Tell what it means.

Right hand to bill of hat above right eye with index and pointer fingers extended and all other fingers down