Boy Scout Advancement
The Scouting program provides many opportunities for you to learn skills and take part in terrific adventures.
It also recognizes your achievements by awarding badges of rank. The first three are Tenderfoot, Second Class,
and First Class. Next come Star and Life. The highest rank is that of Eagle Scout.
Each rank is more challenging than the one before it. Each prepares you to be a better camper, hiker, and Scout.
As you complete the requirements for a rank on patrol and troop outings, you will find that you can use your new
knowledge immediately. You will also have the background you need for achieving even more as you set out towards
the next rank.
Four Step Advancment
A Boy Scout advances from Tenderfoot to Eagle by doing things with his patrol and his troop, with his leaders,
and on his own. It's easy for him to advance, if the following four opportunities are provided for him.
- The Boy Scout learns. A Scout learns by doing. As he learns, he grows in ability to do his part
as a member of the patrol and the troop. As he develops knowledge and skill, he is asked to teach others;
and in this way he begins to develop leadership.
- The Boy Scout is tested. A Scout may be tested on rank requirements by his patrol leader, Scoutmaster,
assistant Scoutmaster, a troop committee member, or a member of his troop. The Scoutmaster maintains a list of
those qualified to give tests and to pass candidates. The Scout's merit badge counselor teaches and tests on the
requirements for merit badges.
- The Boy Scout is reviewed. After a Scout has completed all requirements for a rank, he has a board of
review. For Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle Palms, the review is conducted by members
of the troop committee. The Eagle Scout board of review is conducted in accordance with local council procedures.
- The Boy Scout is recognized. When the board of review has certified a boy's advancement, he deserves to be
recognized as soon as possible. This should be done at a ceremony at the next troop meeting. The certificate
for his new rank may be presented later at a formal court of honor.
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