Websites may be reproduced and used locally by scouting volunteers for training purposes consistent with the programs of the boy scouts of america. Jul 14, 2015 i found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison. Since joining the troop and while working on the scout rank, participate in a scoutmaster conference. Scout is not currently a rank, but will become a rank effective jan. This page represents the requirements prior to january 1, 2019 for the current requirements click here. Quick heads up for anyone still using pre2016 boy scout rank requirements. I found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison. They have been tested successfully with the adobe acrobat reader, the foxit pdf reader, and the nuance pdf reader.
As a first class scout, demonstrate scout spirit by living the scout oath and scout law. Scout rank requirements us scouting service project. In achieving the rank of 1st class, the scout should feel an additional sense of responsibility to the troop and to his patrol. Webelos badge requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following. Scout binderuseful tool for webelos transition, new boy scouts.
During 2016, specific rules for transition from the old requirements to the new requirements will be in place. Life rank requirements 9 assistant patrol leader is not an approved position of responsibility for the star, life, or eagle rank. New boy scout requirements mandatory as of january 1, 2017. About boy scoutings required positions of responsibility. Scouting ranks bsa scouts advancement boy scouts of. The attached pdf file is a first pass at listing all the rank requirements for tenderfoot through eagle scout from 1910 to today. Alternative requirements for the second class rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the scouts bsa requirements book. First class 7a and 7b first aid three requirements from one of the required for eagle merit badges, as approved by your scoutmaster. Jul 31, 2015 exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this pdf document notes on transitioning to the new requirements. Be a boy who is 11 years old, or who has completed the fifth grade or earned the arrow of light award and is at least. Themes run through the requirements from the beginning lion to the eagle.
All requirements for the scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop or as a lone scout. Scouts bsa rank requirements 2019 boy scouts of america. The requirements were last revised in 2018 this workbook was updated in july 2018. The badge is awarded when the scout completes requirements in the areas of scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth, and scout spirit. Boy scouts will tell about their duty to god at each rank from tenderfoot to eagle scout plus eagle scout palms. First class rank requirements boy scouts of america. Every rank in scouting is reached by accomplishments by the scout.
The 1st class rank will produce additional opportunities for the scout order of. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Scout leaders may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. Enjoy the spanishlanguage version of the th edition of the boy scout handbook ebook using your computer, tablet, or smartphone. If a scout has started work toward a rank before that date using requirements that were current before jan. Scout spirit by living the scout oath and scout law. This ebook contains search capabilities for your convenience linking. Boy scout handbook, th edition boy scouts of america. Advancement for members with special needs boy scouts of. Eagle scout rank application washington crossing council.
Qualify as a member of your sea scout ship by taking part in the ships admission ceremony. Invite this person to an outing, activity, service project, or meeting. Keep track of those merit badges and rank advancements. Alternative requirements for the first class rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the boy scout requirements book. Alternative requirements for the second class rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they. While working toward the first class rank, and after completing second class requirement 11, participate in a scoutmaster conference.
Eagle scout rank application the names of individuals who. Additionally, fillable forms are included in the rank requirements section of the book. The number of service hours for tenderfootfirst class has increased, and 3 hours for life must be conservationrelated. Bsa rank advancement requirements, 19102019 troop 97. Prepare yourself to become a boy scout by completing at least ac below. Check out the 2016 boy scout requirements faqs for information about how to handle this in your troop. Those transition rules are shown with the requirements on the pages linked below. All requirements for the scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop. 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. To the new requirements upon completion of the scout rank it will be a. All bsa rank requirements, tenderfoot through eagle scout.
Worksheet for use in working on the cyber chip award, word format pdf format. Advancement is an important part of the sea scout experience. Scout rank the scout badge transitions from its widely misunderstood status as a. Attaining the eagle rank is often the end goal of a scout. There are three major components of advancing from star to eagle merit badges, service, and positions of. Who are working on the tenderfoot through first class ranks may continue to follow the old requirements, but must convert to the current requirements upon attaining first class. A scout working on life continues to develop leadership, participates in service projects, and earns merit badges. The pdf versions of the workbooks and checklists have been designed with form fields. The requirements for scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously.
Advancement is one of the eight methods used by scout leaders to help youth fulfill the aims of the bsa. After 2016, all scouts must meet the current requirements for advancement. Repeat from memory and discuss with an adult leader, an able scout or a quartermaster scout the scout oath and law and the sea promise, and agree to carry out the provisions of your ships code and bylaws. For venturers working on boy scout requirements, replace troop. Policy on unauthorized changes to advancement program. The star rank is attained with participation, leadership, service, and selfdirected advancement through merit badges. Describe what the boy scout ranks are and how they are earned. In achieving the rank of 1st class, the scout should feel an additional. Second class requirement 8b 2016 scout requirements. These requirements are effective as of february, 2019. Scout rank requirementscomparable to the required arrow of light adventure, scouting adventure note. To earn their rank badge, lion cub scouts complete five adventures, which are collections of themed, multidisciplinary activities. Council advancement committee approval for alternative requirements is required in the same way, but to approve those for sea scouts the committee must involve an adult with thorough knowledge of sea.
If you have already completed these requirements as part of the webelos scouting adventure, simply demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your scoutmaster or other designated leader after joining the troop. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or. Complete a boy scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian. Present yourself to your leader, properly dressed, before going on an overnight camping trip. We plan to expand the information as an html file in the near future, with a more thorough listing of the requirements. A boy must complete the boy scout joining requirements scout. The requirements for the scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously.
This ebook contains search capabilities for your convenience linking you to content within the book or to external scoutingrelated sites. Jul 19, 2019 scout rank is the first rank earned by a young man or woman upon joining a scouts bsa troop. If a scout has started work toward a rank before that date using requirements that were current before. All bsa rank requirements, tenderfoot through eagle scout, 1910present. Second class rank requirements boy scouts of america. The mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and scout law. Bsa scout aquatics log swimming, canoeing, rowing, smallboat sailing, or whitewater activity. Boy scout rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. Scout rank requirements comparable to the required arrow. These experiences help sea scouts to set realistic goals to achieve rank, accomplish projects, and gain knowledge and understanding of the. Tell someone who is eligible to join scouts bsa, or an inactive scout, about your scouting activities.
Lion cub scout requirements required and elective cub. Bear badge requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following. Be active in your troop for at least 4 months as a first class scout. It helps a new scout learn the basics of scouting and gets them off on a good start on the path. Scout rank is the first rank earned by a young man or woman upon joining a scouts bsa troop. Boy scout rank worksheets us scouting service project. Scouts bsa rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. Alternative requirements for the scout rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the scouts bsa requirements book. Below, youll find the exact requirements for each lion cub scout adventure. Requirements below are a brief paraphrasing of the more detailed requirements in the various editions of the boy scout handbooks.
For instance, when a wolf scout cooks cookies with his mother, that begins to. It looks good on a resume and shows commitment to a program. Eagle scout information national capital area council. Be a boy who is 11 years old, or who has completed the fifth grade or earned the arrow of light award and is at least 10 years old, but is not yet 18 years old. Repeat from memory the scout oath, scout law, scout motto, and scout. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. While a star scout, participate in a scoutmaster conference. The requirements listed below are the current and official requirements of the boy scouts of america. The scout should be praised for his accomplishment in achieving 1st class particularly if he joined boy scouts less than a year ago.
Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of the timing of their printing schedules. For venturers working on scouts bsa requirements, replace troop with crew and. Bsa rank advancement requirements, 19102019 requirements below are a brief paraphrasing of the more detailed requirements in the various editions of the boy scout handbooks. We have cub scout and boy scout section for my son.
He must also be able to repeat the pledge of allegiance, demonstrate the scout sign, salute and handshake, tie a square knot, and describe the scout badge. Boy scout handbook th edition requirements through first class and page numbers for related information scout rank 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 2a 2b 2c 2d. Alternative requirements for the scout rank are available for scouts with physical or. Bear claws bear necessities fellowship and duty to god fur, feathers, and ferns. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout requirements pub. Exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this pdf document notes on transitioning to the new requirements. Star, life, and eagle, is designed to develop leadership skills and allow the scout to explore potential vocations and avocations through the merit badge program. To complete the rank, a new scout must complete a boy scout application and join a troop. Upon joining, a scout must still meet the age requirements. Although the word leadership doesnt appear in the scout oath, scout law or the bsa mission statement, developing leaders is an important aspect of scouting. Every scouting activity moves young people toward the basic aims of. New boy scout rank requirements 2017 new 2017 rank advancement requirements. It helps a new scout learn the basics of scouting and gets them off on a good start on the path to eagle scout.
Scouts bsa life rank helps and documents scouter mom. Earn 5 more merit badges, including 3 more from the eagle required list for a total of. He must also be able to repeat the pledge of allegiance. The 14th edition of the scouts handbook features new updates for the 2019 scouting season. Scouts who joined the boy scouts of america on or after jan. These requirements are ageappropriate activities that help grow and mold the boy into a selfsufficient, confident, able man. Scouts may download these files and then type their notes into the form fields, and save their work locally. Specific requirements for these adventures can be found in this addendum.
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