2016BoyScoutRequirements-BoyScoutsofAmerica.PDFVIP

Boy Scout Requirements – effective Jan. 1, 2016 Comparison to Current Requirements Updated August 27, 2015 NOTE: No text in the right column indicates a new requirement. Please send questions and comments to Advancement.Team@scouting.org. Scout Rank Requirements—Comparable to the required Arrow of Light adventure, “Scouting Adventure” NOTE: Scout is not currently a rank, but will become a rank effective Jan. 1, 2016. Upon joining, a Scout must still meet the age requirements. He must be a boy who is 11 years old, or one 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. NEW SCOUT RANK REQUIREMENTS* CURRENT JOINING REQUIREMENTS* All requirements for the Scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop. If you Meet the age requirements. Be a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has have already completed these requirements as part of the Webelos Scouting Adventure, completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 simply demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your Scoutmaster or other designated years old, but is not yet 18 years old. leader after joining the troop. 1a. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, motto, slogan, and slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning. the Outdoor Code. 1b. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. 1c. Demonstrate the Boy Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. should be used. 1