joining a scout troop

1. meet the minimum age requirements

2. complete the boy scout application

3. repeat pledge of allegiance

4. demonstrate scout sign, salute, & handshake

5. demonstrate tying a square knot

6. understand the scout oath, scout law, motto, slogan, & outdoor code

7. describe scout badge

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Advancement

there are numerous awards and advancement opportunities in scouting. rank advancement is one method to progress through boyscouts. click the links below to review each of the rank requirements

Tenderfoot

2nd class

first class

star

life

eagle