The 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 CUB SCOUT PROMISE and complete the Honesty Character Connection.
   1. Know: Discuss these questions with your family. What is a promise? What does it mean to "keep your word?" What does honesty mean? What does it mean to "do your best?"
   2. Commit: Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust you when you give your word? When might it be difficult to keep your word? List examples.
   3. Practice: Discuss with family members why it is important to be trustworthy and honest and how can you do your best to be honest when you are doing the activities in Cub Scouting.
      1. "I .....(name).... promise to do my best
      2. To do my duty to God and my country,
      3. To help other people, and
      4. To obey the Law of the Pack. "
2. Say the LAW OF THE PACK. Tell what it means.
   1. "The Cub Scout follows Akela.
   2. The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
   3. The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow.
   4. The Cub Scout gives goodwill."
3. Tell what WEBELOS means
   1. "WE'll BE LOyal Scouts "
4. Show the Cub Scout Sign and tell what it means.
   1. The Cub Scout Sign is made with the right arm held high and straight up above the shoulder, with the index and middle fingers forming a V. The other fingers are held with the thumb. The two extended fingers stand for the parts of the Cub Scout Promise "to help other people" and "to obey." They also stand for the two alert ears of a wolf. This is the sign of Cub Scouts all over the world. The Cub Scout sign should be given when repeating the Cub Scout Promise or Law of the Pack. It is also used in ceremonies.
5. Show the Cub Scout Handshake and tell what it means.
   1. The handshake is done by putting the index and middle fingers of the right hand against the other person's wrist when shaking hands. Cub Scouts and Cub Scout leaders use this handshake everywhere in the United States. The handshake signifies that those who use it help others and obey the Law of the Pack.
6. Show the Cub Scout Salute and tell what it means.
   1. Salute with your right hand. Hold your fingers as you do for the Cub Scout sign. Keep the two straight fingers close together. Touch the tips of those fingers close to your cap. If you are not wearing a cap, touch your eyebrow. A salute is a way to show respect to your leaders. It shows that you look up to them and respect them. We salute the flag to show respect to our country. Use the Cub Scout Salute when you say the pledge of allegiance while in your Cub Scout uniform.
7. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the booklet,
   1. How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.
   2. [Tiger Cub: With your adult partner, complete "A Bobcat Requirement" in front of the Contents pages of this handbook.]
   3. [Webelos: With your parent or guardian, complete the Bobcat Requirements section of "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide"). (The guide is a pull-out section that came in the front of this book.)]

The above items are the basic information that ALL Cub Scouts must learn, which is why EVERY boy who enters into Cub Scouting MUST earn the Bobcat Badge.

Source: USscouts.org