Requirement 2
 

From memory, you will have to describe the priorities for survival in a back country or wilderness location to your counselor.
 

Survival Priorities

Please Find Some Fine Scouts Without Fear

Knowing priorities in an emergency lets you start to work immediately and without confusion. Below are listed the logical steps you should take. Later, each item will be studied in detail.

Positive Mental Attitude. As attested by those who have survived wilderness emergencies, a positive mental attitude may be the most essential element in survival.

First Aid. If an injury is life threatening, such as rapid loss of blood, first aid becomes the most important thing to do.

Shelter. Extreme weather conditions, too hot or too cold, make finding or building a shelter of top importance. At such times even painful but minor injuries must wait until shelter is available. This is even more urgent if night is approaching.

Fire. Often, along with shelter, you will need a fire for warmth and signaling. Fuel should be secured and the fire started before dark.

Signaling. When you have taken the first steps in dealing with the emergency, you will need to prepare rescue signals.

Water. Under all circumstances, water is essential. You can live only a few days without it. Finding water is even more urgent when the weather is hot and dry.

Food. A person can live several weeks without food; it does not rate high as a survival priority.

S - Size Up The Situation (Your condition, tools, surroundings) 

U - Use All Your Senses, Undue Haste Makes Waste 

R -Remember Where You Are 

V - Vanquish Fear and Panic 

I - Improvise 

V - Value Living 

A - Act Like the Natives 

L - Live by your Wits, But for Now, Learn Basic Skills

Stop

Think

Observe

Plan

Demonstrate to your counselor that you have memorized these priorities.