Task · part of 6. Procedures and the vocabulary: twelve terms, and two definitions used earlier
6(a). The difference between a search and a rescue
Required
Explained. The badge is named for both and they are different operations.
Notes and warnings
Note. The badge is named for both, and they are different operations: a search is looking for someone whose location is unknown, a rescue is bringing someone known to be in danger back to safety. Several later parts only make sense once that line is clear.
Where this step comes from
- Search and Rescue Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 6(a)