Advancement

Advancement

Home George Schultz - Advancement Chair

The Boy Scouts of America provides recognition for Scout achievements. The advancement program allows Scouts to progress from rank to rank. A fundamental purpose of advancement is the self-confidence a young man acquires from his participation in a Troop. Requirements serve as the basis for a Boy Scout's rank advancement. The four steps to advancement are learning, testing, reviewing, and recognition. Many Scouts have been introduced to a lifelong hobby or rewarding career through the merit badge program. Merit badges help Scouts develop physical skills, social skills, and self-reliance.

Merit Badge List

Want an up-to-date source of Merit Badge and Advancement information, National BSA has posted that information on their web site. You may now link to a reliable source of information for Merit Badges and requirements. Click Here. They also have a nice video.

Orange Frontier Merit Badge Councelor's List (pdf)
Merit Badge Councelors Test and Application
Click here   - An introduction for Scouts
Click here   - A Guide for Merit Badge Counselors
Click here   - Course outlines for counselors
Click here   - Worksheets for various merit badges

Boy Scout Advancement

1st Class Rank Star Rank Life Rank Eagle Scout Rank Eagle Palms

Scout, Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, 1st Class, Star, Life, & Eagle Scout Rank

Age Requirements & Eligibility

Merit badges, badges of rank, and Eagle Palms are for boys who are registered Boy Scouts or Varsity Scouts. Any registered Boy Scout or Varsity Scout may earn these awards until his 18th birthday. Any Venturer who achieved the First Class rank as a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout in a troop may continue working for the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks and Eagle Palms while registered as a Venturer up to his 18th birthday.

Boy Scout Rank

This is the first rank a boy joining a Boy Scout troop may earn.

Boy Scout Rank - Requirements for earning the Boy Scout Rank

Tenderfoot Rank

Tenderfoot Rank - Requirements for earning the Tenderfoot Rank

Tenderfoot Rank Advancement Change - Effective January 1, 2008 - Revised requirement 9: Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Describe what a bully is and how you should respond to one. -This change will be represented in the 2008 Boy Scout Requirements book and the revised ninth printing of the 11th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook.

Second Class Rank

2nd Class Rank - Requirements for earning the 2nd Class Rank

2nd Class Rank Advancement Change - Effective January 1, 2008 - New requirement 8b: Explain the three R’s of personal safety and protection. -This change will be represented in the 2008 Boy Scout Requirements book and the revised ninth printing of the 11th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook.

First Class Rank

1st Class Rank - Requirements for earning the 1st Class Rank

1st Class Rank Advancement Change - Effective January 1, 2008 - New requirement 12: Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use of the Internet. Describe a cyber bully and how you should respond to one. -This change will be represented in the 2008 Boy Scout Requirements book and the revised ninth printing of the 11th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook.

Star Rank

Star Rank - Requirements for earning the Star Rank

Life Rank

Life Rank - Requirements for earning the Life Rank

Eagle Scout Rank

Eagle Scout Rank - Requirements for earning the Eagle Scout Rank

Bronze, Gold & Silver Eagle Palms

Eagle Palms - Requirements for earning Eagle Palms

LIFE TO EAGLE GUIDELINES

The materials in this packet are essential for a Life Scout to complete the challenge of earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Read the entire packet. The files are in Acrobat 'pdf' format. It may take a while to download.

LIFE TO EAGLE PACKET CONTENTS:

Life to Eagle Packet Cover Letter (PRINT THIS FILE FIRST)
Eagle Scout Processing Checklist
Letter to Eagle Candidate
Letter to the Parents of Eagle Candidate
Letter to the Eagle Project Beneficiary
Eagle Scout Candidate Procedures Supplement
Eagle Project Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions About Eagle Scout Projects
Orange Frontier District Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Planning Guide
Checklist for Frontier District Eagle Project Approval
BSA Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook
Local Tour Permit
Eagle Scout Rank Application Questions & Answers
Eagle Scout Rank Application Procedures
BSA Eagle Scout Rank Application Form
Dear Friend of Scouting Reference Letter Form (updated 04/03/06)
Eagle Scout Documentation Approval Process
Eagle Scout Court of Honor Guidelines
List of Scouting Websites

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