Bronze Star program

To earn bronze star #1

Demonstrate that you can tie the six basic knots. (Click on the name below to watch the instructional video)

• Bowline

• Clove Hitch

• Sheet Bend

• Square Knot

• Taut-line Hitch

• Two Half Hitches

To earn bronze star #2

Demonstrate how to tie the five basic lashings. (Click on the name below to watch the instructional video)

• Diagonal Lashing

• Round Lashing

• Shear Lashing

• Square Lashing

• Tripod Lashing

To earn bronze star #3

Demonstrate your knowledge of using a compass by doing all of the following:

1. Name the parts of a compass.

2. Demonstrate how to follow a bearing that you are given. 

3. Demonstrate how to get a bearing on an object that you can see.

4. Demonstrate how to orient a map.

5. Demonstrate how to use a compass with a map.

6. Complete the Three-leg Compass Walk.