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Rank Requirements |
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Advancement is an integral part of the Scouting program which provides recognition for individual effort and accomplishment, as well as a measure of acquired proficiency in basic skills. Note that some rank requirements changed effective January 1, 2010; please review the centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook or the BSA website (linked below) for the latest requirements.
Advancement is a three-part obligation of:
- The Scout to take the initiative and to work;
- The parents to encourage excellence;
- The adult leaders of the Troop to provide guidance and opportunity.
Requirements for advancement are described in the Boy Scout Handbook and other Scout literature. Both Scout and parent should be thoroughly familiar with the requirements. The Scoutmaster, Advancement Chairman, and other adult leaders as well as the Scout leadership can answer questions about getting started on the "Eagle Trail."
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The Scout badge is earned by a boy by completing the requirements to join the Boy Scouts of America. It is not a rank. The badge is awarded when the boy demonstrates a rudimentary knowledge of the Scouting ideals
Scout Requirements |
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Tenderfoot is the first rank. A Scout can work on the requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks at the same time, but each rank must be earned in sequence. The badge is awarded when the Scout completes requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth and Scout Spirit.
Tenderfoot Requirements
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Second Class ranks above Tenderfoot and below First Class. A Scout can work on the requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks at the same time, but must be earn in sequence. The badge is awarded when the Scout completes requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth and Scout Spirit.
Second Class Requirements
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First Class ranks above Second Class and below Star Scout. A Scout can work on the requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks at the same time, but must earn them in sequence. The badge is awarded when the Scout completes requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth and Scout Spirit.
First Class Requirements
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Star ranks above First Class and below Life Scout. Star requirements include being active in the troop, serving in a position of responsibility for at least 4 months, performing at least six hours of community service, and earning six merit badges (four of which must be from the required list for Eagle).
Star Requirements
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Life ranks above Star Scout and below Eagle. Life requirements include being active in the troop, serving in a position of responsibility for at least 6 months, performing at least six hours of community service, and earning and additional five merit badges (three of which are from the required list for Eagle), to make a minimum total of eleven merit badges (including the six previously required for Star).
Life Requirements
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Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program. Requirements include being active in the troop, serving in a position of responsibility for 6 months, earning a total of 21 merit badges (including the 12 required) and an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout
Eagle Requirements
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Reminders
Monday, Feb. 6th
- Troop Meeting, 7:30p
Timberline Ski Trip
- March 23-25
- $109 per person
- $55/person due Jan. 23
Maine High Adventure
- July 21 - Aug. 4, 2012
- Details & Deposit Form
Upcoming Events
Monday, February 6 7:30pm
Troop Meeting
Thursday, February 9 7:00pm
District Roundtable Mtg
Saturday, February 11
Laser Tag
Sunday, February 12
Laser Tag
Monday, February 13 7:30pm
Troop Meeting
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Advancement