Cub Scout Bobcat Rank

These are the requirements as they appear
in the 1998 edition of the Wolf Cub Scout Book.
 

Bobcat Requirements

The very first rank that EVERY boy MUST earn when entering the Cub Scouting Program is the Bobcat. To earn the Bobcat rank the new Cub Scout must do the following:

1. Learn and say the CUB SCOUT PROMISE

   "I .....(name).... promise to do my best
   To do my duty to God and my country,
   To help other people, and
   To obey the Law of the Pack. "

2. Say the LAW OF THE PACK.  Tell what it means.

   "The Cub Scout follows Akela.
   The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
   The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow.
   The Cub Scout gives goodwill."

3. Tell what WEBELOS means

   "WE'll BE LOyal Scouts "

4. Show the CUB SCOUT SIGN.  Tell what it means.
5. Show the CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. Tell what it means.
6. Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO. A motto is a rule.

   "Do Your Best"

7. Give the CUB SCOUT SALUTE.  Tell what it means.
8. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the booklet.
    

The above items are the basic information that ALL Cub Scouts must learn, which is why EVERY boy who enters into Cub Scouting MUST earn the Bobcat Badge