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Boy Scout Troop Requirements

The unit must achieve six of 10 to qualify as a National Quality Troop. (Four starred [*] items are required, plus two additional items equal six total.)

1. * Training The Scoutmaster will complete Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for Scoutmasters.
   
   
2. * Two-Deep Leadership We will have one or more assistant Scoutmasters registered, trained, and active. One registered adult is assigned responsibility for Youth Protection training.
   
   
3. * Outdoor Activities The troop will conduct six highlight activities (such as hikes, campouts, trips, tours, etc.) and attend a Boy Scouts of America long-term camp.
   
   
4. * On-Time Charter Renewal The troop will complete its charter renewal before its current charter expires.
   
   
5. Planned Program Our troop will conduct an annual program planning conference, publish an annual troop program calendar, and present it to parents at a family activity.
   
   
6. Service Project Our troop will conduct a service project annually, preferably for the chartered organization or the community.
   
   
7. Advancement Sixty percent or more of our Boy Scouts will advance a rank, or we will have a 10 percent increase in total rank advancement over a year ago. Approved rank advancements for this recognition include Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle.
   
   
8. Boys' Life A subscription to Boys' Life will go into the homes of all our Boy Scout members, or we will have a 10 percent increase over a year ago.
   
   
9. Membership We will renew our charter with an equal or greater number of youth registered over a year ago.
   
   
10. Patrol Method We will conduct Troop Junior Leader Training as outlined in the Scoutmaster Handbook and hold monthly patrol leaders' council meetings.