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Task · part of 1. Hazards and first aid: thirteen conditions, and the gear that answers them

1(b). How the Scout Basic Essentials keep a lost Scout safe until they are found

Required Often forgotten

Explained: how the Essentials address outdoor hazards, and how they help a lost Scout stay safe BEFORE rescue arrives. Requirement 7(c) reviews these in the briefing.

Where this step comes from

  1. Search and Rescue Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 1(b)

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