Backwoodsman

JB-5 (Corresponding badge for over 14Yrs 6 months – SB-4 Senior Pioneer)

Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in cooking without utensils and improvising equipment in camp

1. Make a satisfactory shelter for two people, using natural material, and sleep alone or with another Scout for at least one night

2. Prepare and cook without utensils, or cook in clay 3 types of food

3. Demonstrate three of the following :-

   1. Improvised methods of moving injured persons having due regard to their safety and comfort.

   2. Climb a tree to a height of at least 20 feet from the ground and lash the foundation spars of a lookout post

   3. Row a boat, paddle a canoe pole a punt for about ½ K.M.

   4. Construct a gadget or a sundial to find the true north

   5. Any method of purifying water and of straining muddy water

Available Badge Examiners

Examiner	Address	Phone Number
Mr. Chinthaka Janaranjana	289/36, Morakatiya Kiriwaththuduwa,	071 759 0890
Mr H.L.M.P. Namunukula	119 E, Rahula Mawatha, Andiambalama	071 843 5598, 011 225 5886
Mr. Lal Premarathna	334/F, Polgahapitiya, Angoda	077 813 0899
Mr. Suren Wikkramatilleke	15/16, Railway Avenue, Nugegoda	077 741 8403