In a message dated 3/16/99 00:46:56 Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Here are the GMA requirements from the 1963 (original?) "Air Ranger and Sea
> Ranger Handbook." I post them here so everyone can see how the requirements
> have evolved from the original requirements to the "old" system to the Gold
> Track system we have today.
>
> I'll only post the requirements for Air Rangers, but the Sea Rangers
> requirements were essentially the same with the exception of a few of the
> required advanced awards (now called merits).
>
> Second Class
>
> I. Aviation
>
> A. Discuss the history of flight, including the following:
>
> 1. First successful airplane flight, date, name of pilot, distance
> flown, etc.,
> 2. First transcontinental flight, date, name of pilot, etc.,
> 3. First transatlantic solo flight, date, pilot, etc.,
> 4. First faster than sound flight, date, pilot, etc.,
>
> B. Explain what makes an airplane fly.
>
> C. Construct a scale model of an airplane. Using your model, identify
the
> main parts of the plan, such as: wings, flaps (aileron), engine, rudder,
etc.,
>
>
> II. First Aid
>
> A. Demonstrate how to stop arterial bleeding.
>
> B. Demonstrate first aid for the following: 1. Shock; 2. Fainting; 3.
> wounds; 4. Fracture of arm or leg; 5. Poisoning.
>
> C. Explain under what circumstances a person should or should not be
moved.
>
>
> III. Outdoor
>
> A. Take an overnight camping trip and do the following:
>
> 1. Select a suitable campsite.
> 2. Properly pitch a tent.
> 3. Cook your meals over a campfire using a good menu and proper
cooking
> methods.
>
> B. Demonstrate your ability to set a course with a compass.
>
> C. Identify two edible wild greens or roots.
>
> D. Demonstrate your ability to find direction by using the stars.
>
> E. Explain what to do when you are lost.
>
> IV. Physical Fitness
>
> A. Do three physical exercises daily for six weeks such as: push-ups,
> sit-ups, pull-ups, and running.
>
> B. Explain why smoking is harmful to the physical body.
>
> V. The Bible
>
> Quote from memory the Beatitudes and six other Bible verses of your
choice.
>
>
> VI. Your Church
>
> Explain the four main teachings of the church, giving a Scripture
> reference for each.
>
> VII. Your Home
>
> Explain hat your attitude toward your parents should be, according to the
> Bible.
>
> VIII. Your Outpost
>
> Explain the organizational setup of your outpost, giving the name of each
> officer.
>
>
> First Class
>
> I. Earn the Aviation Award, the Bible Award, and one more advanced award of
> your choice.
>
> II. Give evidence to the satisfaction of your Commander that you have lived
> by the Royal Ranger Code.
>
>
> Advanced Rating
>
> I. Earn the Church Award, the Astronomy Award, and two more advanced awards
> of your choice. (If any of the above required awards have already been
> earned, substitute any award of your choice.)
>
> II. Assist in the leadership of the outpost by serving as a guide or
> assistant guide or volunteer to assist other boys in advancements.
>
>
> Master Rating
>
> I. Earn the Survival Award, the Christian Service Award, and three other
> advanced awards of your choice.
>
> II. Give a talk before your outpost council on the subject, "The Royal
> Ranger Code," explaining the importance of living by the Code.
>
>
> The Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement
>
> After earning Master Rating in either the Sea Rangers or Air Rangers, you
> may earn the top award of the Royal Ranger program, the Gold Medal of
> Achievement.
>
> The following two requirements are necessary to earn this award.
>
> 1. Read the Royal Rangers Leader's Manual and complete the test sheet for
> Leaders in the back of the manual.
>
> 2. Write a 500-word theme on the subject, "The Value of Royal Rangers."
The
> subject should include the most important benefits you have received in
> being a Royal Ranger. Also, what you believe this program would do for
> other boys.
>
>
> --------------------------------------
> Jonathan Trower
> e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> URL: http://hsb.baylor.edu/html/trower
> _______
I just wonder why they let the younger boys earn it now? I always thought
that only an older boy should be the one to earn it upon completion of the
program part of the ministry. The new Challengers Medal of excellence doesn't
mean as much as it would seem. Do the Scouts let the Webelos wear Eagle Scout
merits? I think not. I personally am not excited about it being this way,
but as a good ranger I will go along with it. The original requirements seem
to be the best and that way is how many boys have earned that GMA, why should
they change it now? The boys who have it would feel like it means less if
less is doing the work less and not going through the whole program Wouldn't
it?
I just feel that a certain level of maturity needs to be displayed along with
the GMA and not just the paperwork. I'm not seeing that.
Just my opinion, please don't cook me on the rotisserie!
Cmdr. Mike Burke
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