(2)PRATAHAMA SOPAN
Prathama Sopan is the Second stage after Pravesh. The Scout will Learn Firstly Practical Lessons in this Stage. The test will be conducted at Unit level and the Scout Master will be the Examiner. Pratham Sopan Badge is a scroll with words “Tayyar”
(devnagri script) It shall be worn in the centre of the left sleeve
between the elbow and shoulder. The Scout should pass the requirements as per APRO listed below.
Tests for Pratham Sopan
1. LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF:
a) Be able to tell correctly “your
duties at home”.
b) Be able to make your bed.
c) Know the health rules regarding personal
cleanliness.
d) Learn B.P. Six exercises and practice Yoga/
Asana /Surya Namashkar.
e) Stitch a button.
f) Clean / Polish canvas/ leather shoes.
g) Make a personal First Aid kit and know its
contents.
2. DISCIPLINE :
a) Learn about your Patrol, its Flag, Yell, Song,
Cry, Patrol Corner, Patrol Call and participate
in Patrol in Council
b) Learn & practice Hand & Whistle Signals.
c) Foot Drill: Savdhan, Vishram, Aramse,
Dahiney, Bayen & Pichey Mud.
d) Participate in a Troop & Patrol game.
3. ROPE WORK :
a) Whip the end of a rope.
b) Tie & demonstrate the use of the following
knots:
Reef knot, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch, Bowline, Sheep Shank, Fisherman Knot, Round Turn
& Two Half Hitches.
c) Tie and demonstrate Sheer Lashing Mark I
and Mark II.
d) Make a gadget or handicraft useful at home.
4. SERVICE :
a) Undertake a Troop Service Project in your
School or Scout Headquarters under the
guidance of your Scout Master.
b) Should know the Definition and Golden rules
of First Aid
c) Deal with simple Cuts, Burns & Bleeding from
the nose.
d) Undertake household responsibilities like
cooking, water storage, hospitality, cleanliness
etc. with the help of parents for a week.
e) Participate in the following activities
(i) Discuss with your Scout Master and
render some service involving any one
of the points of Scout Law and submit
a report to your Scout Master.
(ii) Undertake a nature study project in
consultation with your Patrol Leader
and submit the report within ten
days.
OR
Visit a Village Panchayat Samiti/
Block Development/Municipality/ Municipal Corporation office and
learn about the services rendered by
one such public organization and
submit a report to your Scout Master
within ten days.
5. COMMUNICATION :
Be able to use the PCO & Mobile Phone and be
acquainted with some of the facilities available on it.
6. OUT OF DOORS :
a) Know the simple wood crafts signs & follow a
trail with his patrol of not less than half a km.
b) Know & practice Road Safety Rules for
pedestrians.
c) Participate in a Nature Study Trail
