Bobcat Requirements
As of 10/12/2001
The very first rank that EVERY boy MUST earn when entering Cub Scouting is Bobcat, whether entering as a Tiger Cub, Webelos or anything in between. Tiger Cubs may begin working on their Bobcat requirements as soon as they earn their Tiger patch.

To earn the Bobcat rank, the new Cub Scout must fulfill the following requirements:
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:

How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.