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The ranks of Star, [9] Life [10] and Eagle [11] require a set number of merit badges (minimum of 21 for Eagle Scout, with 13 from a compulsory list), as well as a minimum of time spent in a troop leadership position, and community service requirements, among other things. The rank of Eagle Scout requires the Scout plan, develop and lead their ...
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 initial requirements for what became the service project appeared with a requirement to show satisfactory service and the number of required merit badges increased to 12. In 1936, the ranks of Star and Life became mandatory, and the number of required merit badges rose to 13. It was at this time that Eagle Scout became a full-fledged rank.
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 ...
Abigail Frey, 14 (left), receives her Eagle Scout badge from her mother Brandi Frey during the Troop 448 Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Indian River State College Pruitt ...
Star is awarded when the Scout serves actively in the troop, team or crew in a position of responsibility for at least 4 months; performs at least six hours of community service; and earns six merit badges (four of which must be among the 13 required for Eagle Scout rank). Initially, the Life badge was awarded for five merit badges and the Star ...
The merit badges required for Eagles have been a requirement since the inception of the award. A Scout's "record of satisfactory service" with his troop was first added to the Eagle requirements in 1927. [8] This changed in 1952 to "do your best to help in your home, school, church or synagogue, and community."
Andrew Rodriguez was only 5 when he became involved in Boy Scouts. Today, the 15-year-old high school sophomore is one of the most decorated Scouts in the country.