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In 1965, the requirements for the service project and specific troop leadership were defined, and the number of required merit badges returned to 11. The Eagle Scout candidate was required to plan, develop, and carry out a leadership service project. Minor changes were made to the required merit badge list in 1970.
Various requirements can earn an Eagle Scout Palms and the program is evolving. [33] [34] Eagle Scouts can earn Palms if they go beyond the required Merit Badges at the time of the award (21 in 2023). Palms are available in Bronze, Silver and Gold for the number patches earned beyond the required number: Bronze Palm: 5 extra Merit Badges
The merit badges on the mandatory list for Eagle Scout have changed several times; "First Aid" is the only merit badge that has always been on the mandatory list for Eagle Scout. In 1969, the BSA began manufacturing those merit badges that are required in order to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout with a silver border instead of the green border ...
The Boy Scouts of America says it stands with the Black Lives Matter movement and will require all Eagle Scouts to earn a “diversity and inclusion merit badge.” Starting July 1, the scouts ...
The rigorous nature of the required service project is a major step in the completion of the Eagle rank. [8] Very often, the Eagle Project is what highlights the full impact of the Scouting program to the community at-large. [10] [11] [12] In 2012, the National Eagle Scout Association researched the number of volunteer hours spent on Eagle ...
The award of a merit badge is represented by a circular patch with an image representing the badge's topic. The patches for the Eagle-required merit badges are distinguishable by the silver ring on the outside edge. Merit badges required for Eagle rank can be selected based upon the individual Scout's preferences or conditions.
The merit badge program—previously only available to First Class and above—was opened to all ranks, and merit badges were required for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. The number of required merit badges for Eagle Scout was increased to 24, and Camping merit badge was dropped from the required list.
The First Class badge combines the elements of the Scout, Tenderfoot and Second Class badges. [23] For years, the First Class badge was used as the emblem of the BSA. [citation needed] The Star rank has a First Class symbol on a five-pointed yellow star, which initially indicated the five merit badges required to earn the rank. Life has a First ...