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Scouts BSA provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Scout plans their advancement and progresses at their own pace as they meet each challenge. The Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps them gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others. Here listed below are the various ranks within the Scouts BSA program in order:
Scouts BSA provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Scout plans their advancement and progresses at their own pace as they meet each challenge. The Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps them gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others. Here listed below are the various ranks within the Scouts BSA program in order:
Scout
Scout
The Scout rank is the first rank of Scouts BSA. To complete the rank, a new Scout must complete a Scouts BSA application and join a Troop. They must be able to repeat the Pledge of Allegiance, demonstrate the Scout sign, salute and handshake, tie a square knot and describe the Scout badge. Finally, they must understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan and the Outdoor Code.
Tenderfoot
Tenderfoot
Tenderfoot is the second rank of Scouts BSA. To earn the Tenderfoot rank, a Scout must complete requirements dealing with camping, hiking, the American Flag, the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan, the Patrol Method, the buddy system, physical fitness, plants and first aid.
Second Class
Second Class
Second Class is the third rank of Scouts BSA. To earn the Second Class rank, a Scout must complete requirements dealing with orienteering, camping, wood tools, cooking, flag ceremonies, service projects, wildlife, first aid, swimming, drug & alcohol prevention and personal safety.
First Class
First Class
First Class is the fourth rank of Scouts BSA. To earn the First Class rank, a Scout must complete requirements dealing with orienteering, camping, cooking, constitutional rights, plants, knots, lashings, swimming, recruitment and the internet.
Star
Star
Star is the fifth rank of Scouts BSA. To earn the Star rank, a Scout must be active in their troop and patrol for at least four months after earning the First Class rank, earn six merit badges, including four from those required for Eagle, complete service projects totaling at least six hours of work and serve in a leadership position in the Troop for at least four months.
Life
Life
Life is the sixth rank of Scouts BSA. To earn the Life rank, a Scout must be active in their Troop and Patrol for at least six months after earning the Star rank, earn five additional merit badges beyond those earned for Star (total of 11), including three more from those required for Eagle, complete service projects totaling at least six hours of work and serve in a leadership position in the Troop for at least six months.
Eagle
Eagle
Eagle is the seventh and highest rank of Scouts BSA. To earn the Eagle rank, a scout must be active in their Troop and Patrol for at least six months after earning the Life rank, earn a total of 21 merit badges, including 12 required merit badges, serve in a leadership position in the Troop for at least six months and complete an Eagle Scout service project which is helpful to any religious institution, school or community.
Eagle Palms
Eagle Palms
Eagle Palms are earned after a Scout has earned the Eagle Scout rank. To earn palms, an Eagle Scout must be active in their Troop and Patrol for at least three months after becoming an Eagle Scout or after earning the last palm, demonstrate Scout Spirit and leadership ability and earn five additional merit badges beyond those required for Eagle or the last palm.
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