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After STOP, what is the second wilderness survival priority?

Next, provide first aid.

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  1. Provide first aid ✔
  2. Gather food
  3. Signal for help

Why: Treat life-threatening injuries or illnesses after dealing with immediate danger. Stabilizing people comes before shelter building or food gathering.

Huh, didn't know that: The pamphlet puts shelter third, immediately after first aid.

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The bandage came second because STOP had already taken first place.
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Answer: Provide first aid. Treat life-threatening injuries or illnesses after dealing with immediate danger. Stabilizing people comes before shelter building or food gathering.

  1. Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Pamphlet filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Wilderness%20Survival.pdf
    1. STOP. 2. Provide first aid. 3. Seek shelter.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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