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The Star and Life ranks require that the scout serve in a position of responsibility and perform community service. Except for Scout rank (and Eagle Palms as of August 1, 2017), all ranks require that the candidate participate in a Scoutmaster conference and pass a Board of Review. [5] [7]
The advancement program for Scouting America (formerly known as Scouts BSA) has two phases. The first phase of Scout to First Class is designed to teach the Scoutcraft skills, how to participate in a group and to learn self-reliance. Scout is the joining rank, and is awarded when the Scout demonstrates a rudimentary knowledge of the Scouting ...
There are seven ranks that a Scout in the Scouts BSA program may attain (note that Eagle Palms are not considered ranks [90]). To obtain a rank, a Scout must complete the requirements for that rank, as well as have a Scoutmaster Conference and a Board of Review (with the exception of Scout Rank). [91]
The National Council reviews and updates badges each year. There are currently 139 merit badges. There are currently 139 merit badges. Scouting organizations in other countries issue or have issued merit badges, including Canada , Indonesia , Japan , Spain , Thailand , and the United Kingdom .
Scouts BSA Handbook is the official handbook of Scouts BSA, published by the Boy Scouts of America.It is a descendant publication of Baden-Powell's original handbook, Scouting for Boys, which has been the basis for Scout handbooks in many countries, with some variations to the text of the book depending on each country's codes and customs.
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The higher ranks of Star, Life, and Eagle require merit badges be earned. Certain badges are mandatory to receive these higher ranks. For a few years during the 1980s and 90s, First Aid merit badge was a requirement for the First Class rank. [7] Other mandatory badges include Citizenship in the Community and Environmental Science (see full list).
The Quartermaster Award is the highest award in Sea Scouting. The highest awards in other BSA membership divisions are: Cub Scouting Arrow of Light, [5] the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Scout [6] and the Venturing Summit Award, [7] Other Scouting movements and many non-Scouting organizations have similar programs and awards.