Advance Scout Note: Each numbered Field Order should be copied onto a separate sheet of paper and given to the patrol leader when the patrol arrive at each station. Retrieve the Field Order from the PL and reuse for the next patrol.

	1. MINEFIELD BEWARE! Ahead of you is a large mine field. Your mission is to get through it without setting off any mines. Any dropped equipment will result in lost points.
	2. SPY'S Is their a spy among you? Can you TRUST your fellow patrol members? Split your patrol into groups of 2. Tie a bowline around 2 patrol members waist and a square knot in the middle Lean back to test your trust.
	3. SURVIVAL CLIMB You have come upon and enemy encampment In order to penetrate their defenses you must build a ladder to scale the cliffs
	4. MAP SKETCH You have just passed through an enemy encampment Take 5 minutes to sketch out camp Include buildings, fence, distance to road, and anything else you can remember.
	5. OBSERVATION POST You have a clandestine meeting with an advance scout He will show you information pertinent to your mission After taking a brief look Copy down what you have seen
	6. FIRST AID Unfortunately one of your patrol members has been wounded by an enemy sniper Your victim has a bullet wound in the left forearm and left calf. There is no time to disrobe him Bandage both wounds over his clothes Use a splint to immobilize the leg Use a cravat bandage to sling his arm. To transport your victim make a stretcher out of staves and a blanket. Before transport place an egg under victims head. Use 4 people to transport victim and use extreme caution
	7. ABANDONED FORT Proceed down the trail and you will come to an abandoned fort on your left hand side You must determine the height and width of the fort.
	8. ENEMY SPIES As you journey back to base camp you may come upon enemy spies Watch for their light beams Notice the beams make a pattern. Figure the pattern out so you can pass all your patrol members by them without being caught in the light.
	9. FIRE BUILDING Make a fire and burn the string.
	10. NAVIGATORS NIGHTMARE Using your compass follow the course that is given you. Find your orders at the end of the course.
	11. STARLIGHT, STAR BRIGHT - NO COMPASS PLEASE Mark a north arrow on driveway Use the stars or dead reckoning only

	PATROL BREAKDOWN As patrol leader you must assign a scout to each of the following positions. Choose carefully each position has its own responsibility. Take extra care in choosing TAIL END CHARLEY no one must get behind him during the night exercise. 1.NAVIGATOR He will be lead man for your patrol He will need to be expert at map and compass 2.NAVIGATORS ASSISTANT He is to work with navigator 3.MEDIC Someone who has his first aid merit badge would be a good pick. 4.PIONEERING EXPERT An expert at knots 5.PATROL LEADER Patrol discipline is mandatory You will be hiking at night in the woods The score of your patrol depends on how you handle the patrol 6.TAIL END CHARLIE Next to the patrol leader he is most important No one can get behind Tail End Charley
	RULES Every member will be assigned a position or an assistant for a position One member can hold more than one position and be assistant as needed Navigator must have an assistant. Put your people where you think they will best serve the good of the patrol. Work together as a team. As patrol leader you can make decisions based on the recommendations given you by the experts you have chosen.
	PATROL EQUIPMENT 2-Compasses 2-4ft Staves 4-2ft staves 1-blanket 1-map 1-set instructions 1-egg 2-pencils 1-clipboard 20-sheets paper 1-patrol flag on mast 1-scout book 2-20ft length of rope 1-4ft length of rope per scout 1-first aid kit.. 1-tinder
	PERSONAL INSPECTION -hat -gloves -boots -poncho -flashlight
	TIMETABLE 9:00 briefing 9:15 square knot tie to see who goes first 9:20 1st patrol inspection 9:25 start on journey 9:40 2nd patrol to start. 15 minute interval

(Issued to each Patrol Leader at the briefing just prior to the event)

Your mission is to recon the area and bring back a report.

There are advance scouts ahead of you they will act as pathfinders

You will have to overcome various obstacles to complete your mission.

The advance scout will have your orders at these obstacles

The patrol leader is to report the condition of the patrol, seconded by tail end Charlie to the advance scout.

The patrol leader will receive his orders from the advance scout and relay them to his patrol

Gentleman you are about to embark on a dangerous and important mission.

Using your scout skills you must

1. Penetrate and reconnoiter the enemy's position

2. Bring this information back to H.Q.

Along the way you will encounter minefields, spies, snipers, and inhospitable terrain.

Your only defense is your ability to move quickly and quietly through the forest.

PATROL DISCIPLINE must be maintained at all times

Every scout has a responsibility within the patrol.

If you should encounter and obstacle their will be an advance scout with orders on how to accomplish your mission

The patrol leader is to report the condition of his patrol, seconded by tail end Charlie

At this time the patrol leader will receive your field orders from the advance scout

The patrol leader is responsible for briefing the patrol

PATROL DISCIPLINE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. NO ONE, I REPEAT, NO ONE IS TO GET BEHIND TAIL END CHARLEY. He is to come into obstacle area last. Gentlemen you are being graded on your performance points will be deducted for Tail End Charlie coming in anything but last.

Each patrol member has been assigned a specific responsibility based on their individual skills, use them wisely

GOOD LUCK AND GODSPEED

You will begin now patrol leaders assemble Your patrols line abreast we will see who goes out first

Each patrol member has a length of rope tie a square knot with it hold it up first patrol done wins

-GO

When it is decided which patrol goes first, the first patrol will gather their gear and present themselves for inspection. They will then receive their orders, maps, and trail guide before departing. The second patrol will follow 15 minutes later.