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1 Introduction & Camp Preparation 30

BRONZE 1.1 Introduction
1.2 Preparation for Outdoor Activities
OUTDOOR 1.3 Safety Precautions during Outdoor Land / Sea
ACTIVITIES Activities
(BASIC)
2 Basic Knots and Lashings 1 60
SEC 1 / 2 2.1 Introduction / Parts of a Rope
2.2 Thumb Knot
2.3 Reef Knot
2.4 Sheet Bend
2.5 Clove Hitch
2.6 Sheer Lashing
2.7 House-Keeping Knot

3 Basic Map Reading 1 60

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Signs, Symbols, Scales, Contours & Grid
References of a Topography Map
3.3 Introduction to Silva Compass and it's parts
3.4 Care of Compasses and Maps

4 Outdoor Cooking 1 90
4.1 Introduction / Equipment to be used
4.2 Cooking simple meals using solid fuel

Total 150 90 5.5 hrs / 1.5 hrs

Criteria for Bronze Badge

To be awarded upon passing both theory and practical accreditation conducted by School or HQ

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1 Introduction & Camp Preparation 60

SILVER 1.1 Introduction
1.2 Preparation for Outdoor Activities
OUTDOOR 1.3 Camp Rules & Regulations
ACTIVITIES 1.4 List of Personal Items to Bring
(INTERMEDIATE) 1.5 Checklist for First Aid Kit
1.6 Packing of Rucksack for Outdoor Camp
SEC 2 / 3

2 Tent Type and Tent Pitching 90

2.1 Introduction / Types of Tents
2.2 Parts of a Dome Tent (4 men / 6 men)
2.3 Pitching of Dome Tent
2.4 Cleanliness & Maintenance of Tent

3 Basic Knots & Lashings 2 60

3.1 Figure of 8 Knot
3.2 Fishermen's Knot
3.3 Bowline
3.4 Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches
3.5 Square Lashings
3.6 Snake Lashings

4 Basic Map Reading 2 60

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Pacing
4.3 Setting of Map
4.4 Compass Bearing and Directions
4.5 Walking on a Compass with/without Obstacles

5 Outdoor Cooking 2 150

5.1 Introduction / Equipment to be used
5.2 Cooking simple meals using Rural / Urban Method

6 Outdoor Hike 180

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Safety Briefing
6.3 What to Bring and what Not to Bring
6.4 Participate in a Urban / Rural Hike

7 Campfire 1
7.1 Introduction / Opening and Closing Procedures 120
7.2 Campfire Preparations
7.3 Preparation and Presentation of Campfire Item

Total 180 540 3 hrs / 9 hrs

Criteria for Silver Badge

To be awarded upon passing both theory, practical accreditation and overnight camp of at least a minimum of 2 Days 1 Night,
conducted by School or HQ

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1 Outdoor Cooking 3 150

GOLD 1.1 Introduction / Equipment to be used
1.2 Cooking simple meals using
OUTDOOR (i) Camp Stove
ACTIVITIES (ii) Twigs, Leaves and Dry Grass
(ADVANCE) (iii) Charcoal or Firewood

SEC 3 / 4 / 5 2 Making of Gadgets 240

2.1 Introduction to different improvised structures
2.2 Making of Flag Poles, Tables, Shoe Racks
2.3 Figure of 8 Lashing for Tripods
2.4 Making of Gadgets for Field Toilet, Kitchen and
Laundry Area

3 Improvised Tent Pitching 90

3.1 Introduction to Improvised Tent Pitching
3.2 Parts of an Improvised Tent
3.3 Pitching and Striking of Improvised Tent
3.4 Cleanliness & Maintenance of Improvised Tents

4 Outdoor First Aid 60

4.1 Introduction to Outdoor First Aid
4.2 Common outdoor injuries / wounds

5 Map Reading 3 60
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Finding Directions without Compass

6 Campfire 2 120
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Building a Campfire, it's layout and preparations
6.3 Preparing a Torch / Fire Ball
6.4 Campfire Leader (At Least 1.5 hours)

7 Leadership
7.1 Group Leader in Outdoor Hike 120
or
7.2 Group Leader in Campfire 120

570 270 9.5 hrs / 4.5 hrs

Criteria for Gold Badge

To be awarded upon passing both theory, practical accreditation and overnight camp of at least a minimum of 3 Days 2 Nights,
conducted by School or HQ
Upon passing, Cadets are allowed to asisst in conducting Outdoor Activities lessons and Accreditation for Bronze and Silver

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1 Weather Reading 60
PLATINUM 1.1 Introduction to Weather Reading
1.2 Using clouds, sky, sunset, moon and etc to
METHOD OF forecast the condition of Weather
INSTRUCTION
2 Outdoor Cooking 4 120
FOR CADETS/VIs 2.1 Cooking a whole chicken using Rural Method
(To be conducted 2.2 Make Camp Bread
at HQ level) 2.3 Logistical Requirements
2.4 Maintenance of Equipment

3 Method of Instruction (MOI) 180

3.1 Introduction to MOI
Core Modules:
3.2 Able to Conduct Knots & Lashings 1 & 2
3.3 Able to Conduct Map Reading 1 & 2
3.4 Elective Modules: (Either One)
Able to Conduct Outdoor Cooking 1 & 2
Able to Conduct Outdoor Equipment 1 & 2
Able to Conduct Making of Gadgets 1

4 Planning & Execution of Outdoor Activities 60

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Planning of an Outdoor Hike / Recee
4.3 Execution of an Outdoor Hike / Recee

5 Overnight Camp
5.1 Participate in an Overnight Camp in Improvised 3 Days 2 Nights
Tent

6 Outdoor Equipment 1 60
6.1 Introduction / Equipment to be used
6.2 Uses of a Hurricane Lamp and it's parts
6.3 Uses of a Pressure Lamp and it's parts

480 8 hrs

Criteria for Platinum Badge

To be awarded upon passing both theory and practical accreditation conducted by HLFC
Upon passing, Cadets/VIs are allowed to conduct Outdoor Activities Lessons and Accreditation for Bronze and Silver

* Upon successful completion of training, trainee must undergo at least ONE attachment as OA Instructor for OA Modular Workshop

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DIAMOND 1 Types of Tents and Tent Pitchting 90

1.1 Introduction to different Types of Tents
FOR VIs ONLY 1.2 Pitching of Dome Tents Blindfolded
(To be conducted 1.3 Advantages and Disadvantages over different
at HQ level) types of tents and their purposes/uses

2 Method of Instruction 120

2.1 Introduction to MOI
2.2 Able to Conduct Lessons to Platinum Level

3 Making of Structure 120

3.1 Introduction to Making of Structure
3.2 Making of Structures out of Sparse
i.e. Tower / Catapult and etc

4 Advance Knots & Lashings 60

4.1 Introduction to Advance Knots & Lashings
4.2 Sheepshank
4.3 Timber Hitch
4.4 Figure of 8 Hitch
4.5 Diagonal Lashing
4.6 Whipping of your choice

5 Outdoor Equipment 2 60
5.1 Introduction to Outdoor Equipment
5.2 Operating a Generator

6 Outdoor Cooking 5 120

6.1 Preparing and Cooking of Mud Chicken
6.2 Logistical Requirements
6.3 Maintenance of Equipment

570 9 1/2 hrs

Criteria for Diamond Badge

To be awarded upon passing practical accreditation conducted by LHFC

Last Revised: 20th July 2006

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