The Trail of the Grizzley was published in the latest edition of the
"National Network" which is sent to all members of the national council. It
modifies the advancement requirements for each level of advancement in FCF.
For Frontiersmen, boys will earn 7 of the 8 required merits in Discovery
Rangers, and the 8th one in Adventure Rangers.
Frontiersmen
Both boys and men
-earn the following merit awards: rope craft, fire craft, cooking, compass,
lashing, first aid skills, camping, and tool craft
-explain the plan of Salvation
-explain the meaning of the four red, four gold, and eight blue points of
the RR emblem
Boys only
-be at least 11 years old and at least an Adventure Ranger
-be recommended by the outpost commander
Leaders only
-complete the RR Basics module of the Leadership Training Academy
-be a RR leader in good standing with his church
Both leaders and boys
After earning all eight required merits you have earned the Grizzly Trail
FCF Merit Award. You are now eligible for the "Frontier Adventure." After
successful completion, you will receive your Frontiersmen Pin
Buckskin
Both boys and men
-earn the following merit awards: church, knife and hawk, and black powder
or archery
-participate in at least one Frontier Adventure
-make or purchase a complete FCF outfit
-recite from memory the FCF Pledge
-explain the meaning of the FCF Symbol
-state the Vision and Purpose of FCF
-make an FCF identification staff
-select a frontier-related craft or skill to develop
-select an FCF name
-complete the Buckskin workbook
-be an active member in good standing for at least one year
Boys only
-earn the Bronze Medal or Expedition Ranger Medal
Leaders only
-Sponsor a boy into FCF
-earn the Leader's Medal of Achievement
Both men and boys
After earning the additional three required merits and completing the
Buckskin study program, submit your application for advancement for
Buckskin to the district FCF office. After successfully completing the
Buckskin testing you will be awarded your Buckskin pin
Wilderness
Both boys and men
-earn the following merit awards: Christian service, wilderness survival,
traps and snares, and primitive shelters
Boys only
-earn Silver Medal or second Expedition Rangers Medal
-sponsor a boy into FCF
-participate in at least two Frontier Adventures and be an active member in
good standing for at least two years
Leaders only
-attend a National Training Camp
-sponsor additional boy into FCF
-participate in at least four Frontier Adventures and be an active member
in good standing for at least two years
Both leaders and boys
After earning the additional four required merits and completing the
Wilderness study program, submit your application for advancement for
Wilderness to the district FCF office. Then wear the "Wilderness Pouch"
until the Vigil is completed. After successfully completing the wilderness
Vigil ceremony you will be awarded your Wilderness pin.
At 12:34 AM 12/8/00 +0000, clint grant wrote:
>TRACK of the Grizzly, will take the place of what is now Phase I Testing.
> It will include 8 core merits, I believe, four of which will already be
> covered once a candidate has completed the present requisites for FCF for
> a youngbuck which are Advanced Camping Merit and First Class Rating. If
> Johnathon Trower is watching (as I suspect he is) he can give us some
> more input and probably correct any mistakes I am making.
>
>>From: Duane Wheeler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>Subject: [RR] *Any updates availible on the new RR program?
>>Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2000 15:50:55 -0800
>>
>>
>>
>>I recently heard about some changes with FCF... "Trail of the Grizz"
>>
>>any one recently *briefed?
>>
>>-=A=-
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