BOBCAT RANK REQUIREMENTS

 

After the Tiger Cub program, the very first rank that EVERY boy MUST earn when entering the Cub Scouting Program is the Bobcat. All boys, regardless of age, earn the Bobcat badge first by learning the Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, handshake, salute, sign, motto, and the meaning of "Webelos". After the Bobcat badge, the boy works on requirements based on his age. To earn the Bobcat rank the new Cub Scout must do the following:

 

1. THE CUB SCOUT PROMISE
   "I .....(name).... promise to do my best To do my duty to God and my country. To help other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack.
   
2. THE LAW OF THE PACK
   "The Cub Scout follows Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow. The Cub Scout gives goodwill."
   
3. SHOW THE CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE
   When you shake hands with another Cub Scout, place the first two fingers of your right hand along the inside of his right wrist.
   
4. THE MEANING OF THE WORD WEBELOS
   "WE 'll BE LOyal Scouts"
   
5. THE CUB SCOUT MOTTO
   "Do Your Best."
   
6. GIVE THE CUB SCOUT SALUTE
   Salute with your right hand. Hold your first two fingers close together. Touch the tips to your cap. Touch your eyebrow if you are not wearing a cap. This is the way to show respect to your leaders. You salute the flag to show respect to our country. And you can greet another Cub Scout this way.
   
7. SHOW THE CUB SCOUT SIGN
   Make the sign with your right hand, first two fingers raised. Hold your arm straight up. The two raised fingers look like the sharp ears of the wolf listening to Akela, his leader.
   
8. WITH YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN
   Complete the exercises in the parent's guide, "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse".
   
9. HAVE FUN!