1.     Tell the history of the axe

2.     Tell the importance of the axe

3.     Explain and show the following safety precautions:

a.    Setting up the chopping area

b.    Placement of the chopping block

c.     Carrying the axe

d.    Passing the axe

e.    Clearing brush

f.     Clearing limbs from a fallen tree

g.    When not to chop

h.    Lashing an axe to a pack

i.      Burying the blade

j.     Sheathing the axe

k.    Tell why a sharp axe is safer than a dull axe

4.     Explain and show the following axe sharpening skills:

a.    Sharpening with a file

b.    Sharpening with a sharpening stone

5.     Explain and show care of the axe:

a.    Keeping it clean

b.    Tightening the head

c.     Keeping the sheath in good repair

6.     Demonstrate the following skills:

a.    Chopping using a chopping block

b.    Chopping a fallen tree in the woods

c.     Chopping a dead standing tree

d.    Chopping out a dingle stick

e.    Making tent stakes

f.     Making kindling

g.    Contact method of splitting

h.    Regular method of splitting

i.      Driving tent stakes

7.     Show the parts of an axe

8.     Explain the troop live tree policy