Advancement

Prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child

Advancement

Advancement is one of the methods of Scouting. It is not an aim or an end unto itself.

Both adult leaders and youth leaders approve advancement in Scouts BSA. This permits greater emphasis on standards and more consistency in measurement, but it also places another level of importance on teaching and testing.

As Scouts work with one another, learning takes place on both sides of the equation as they play teacher and student in turn. Parents or guardians are involved at home encouraging, mentoring, and supporting, but do not sign for rank advancement requirements unless they are registered leaders and have been authorized by the unit leader to approve advancement. Even then, it is preferable for an authorized person other than the Scout’s own parent to certify their accomplishments.

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Troop Merit Badge Counselors

Working on a searchable/filterable database of troop MB counselors

Eagle RequiredMerit BadgeTroop Counselors
American BusinessKatherine Dulany
American LaborKatherine Dulany
ArtChristopher Simmons, Katherine Dulany
BackpackingChristopher Simmons
CampingChristopher Simmons, Cyrus Colangelo
ChemistryHeather Nye
Citizenship in SocietyChristopher Simmons
Citizenship in the CommunityCyrus Colangelo, Katherine Dulany
Citizenship in the WorldDavid Dulany
CommunicationChristopher Simmons, Cyrus Colangelo
CookingCyrus Colangelo
Crime PreventionDavid Dulany
CyclingKatherine Dulany
Emergency PreparednessChristopher Simmons
EntrepreneurshipDavid Dulany
Family LifeCyrus Colangelo, Heather Nye
FingerprintingCyrus Colangelo
First AidHeather Nye
Graphic ArtsChristopher Simmons
Health Care ProfessionsHeather Nye
HikingChristopher Simmons, Cyrus Colangelo, Heather Nye
LawKatherine Dulany
Movie MakingCyrus Colangelo
MusicHeather Nye
Personal FitnessCyrus Colangelo
Personal ManagementCyrus Colangelo, Heather Nye
Public SpeakingChristopher Simmons, David Dulany, Heather Nye
Reptile & Amphibian StudyChristopher Simmons
SalesmanshipDavid Dulany
Scouting HeritageDavid Dulany
SportsKatherine Dulany
SustainabilityChristopher Simmons
Wilderness SurvivalChristopher Simmons

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Phase One Ranks
These ranks focus on the fundamental skills of Scouting. A Scout can complete requirements for these ranks in virtually any order, but the ranks must be earned in sequence: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class.

  • Scout Rank

    The Scout rank is the first rank of Scouting. To complete the rank, a new Scout be able to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, demonstrate the Scout sign, salute and handshake, tie a square knot, and describe the Scout badge.

    Finally, he must understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan, and the Outdoor Code.

    Full Requirements

  • Tenderfoot

    Tenderfoot is the second rank of Scouts.

    To earn the Tenderfoot rank, a Scout must complete requirements related to camping, hiking, and cooking. They must pack for and attend a campout, understand the patrol method and buddy system, and complete a physical fitness regimen. Tenderfoot Scouts master additional knots and basic first aid.

    Full requirements

  • Second Class

    The Second Class rank expands on a Scout’s outdoor and Scoutcraft skills, including building campfires, planning and cooking meals, using a map and compass, and swimming and water rescue skills.

    The Second Class rank also introduces topics dealing with personal safety, drug and alcohol use, and managing money.

    Full Requirements

  • First Class

    A First Class Scout is considered “fully Scout trained.”

    Requirements include Scoutcraft skills including the seven basic knots, learning about weather, how to use a GPS unit, canoeing or kayaking, more advanced first aid and rescue techniques, and civic issues like constitutional rights and obligations.

    Full Requirements

Phase Two Ranks

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