Requirement · part of 10.1.2.0. Scouts BSA: requirements are met as written, no more and no less
10.1.2.0. But no requirement dictates a format that it does not state
Required May not apply Often forgotten
"List", "report" and "make a presentation" do not specify handwritten, typed, spoken, memorised or photographic. Requirements are constructed so as not to restrict the format unnecessarily, and the convenience, preference or tradition of the person assessing the work must not add to the requirement. A task usually done outdoors does not have to be, unless the requirement says so.
Notes and warnings
Tip. Before asking for any allowance, check whether the requirement actually says what somebody thinks it says. A requirement that says "list" has not asked for handwriting, and a requirement that does not say "outdoors" has not asked for a campout.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 10.1.2.0 · What "list", "report" and "make a presentation" do and do not require.