Advancement

Advancement in Scouting

Scoutmaster Conference

A Scoutmaster conference is an informal conversation between Scout and Scoutmaster either toward a certain goal or as a requirement for advancement. It is simply a chance to talk to a Scout about how they are doing, how they feel about the troop and their role in it, how they are advancing, and how they are striving to live up to Scouting's ideals. Consequently, a Scoutmaster conference can take place anytime and for any reason. Other reasons to have a Scoutmaster conference may include:

a Scout's lack of advancement
a perceived trouble between the Scout and others in the troop

Board of Review

The Board of Review is not a retesting of requirements - the Scout has already been tested on the skills and activities required for the rank. The Board of Review is a time to determine the Scout's attitudes, accomplishments, and acceptance of Scouting Ideals. The board should make sure that good standards have been met in all phases of the Scout's life. A discussion of the Scout Oath and Scout Law is in keeping with the purpose of the review, to make sure that the candidate recognizes and understands the value of Scouting in his home, unit, school, and community. A BOR typically consists of three adult leaders and cannot include the Scoutmaster or parent(s) of the Scout.

Rank

Scout

The Scout rank is the first rank a Scout can earn in the Boy Scouts of America program. It is considered the foundation for all other ranks in the program. The Scout rank teaches a Scout basic outdoor skills, including camping, cooking, and first aid, as well as how to be a good citizen, follow the Scout Oath and Law, and participate in their community

Tenderfoot

Tenderfoot is the second rank in the Boy Scouts of America program, and it builds on the skills and values learned in the Scout rank. To earn the Tenderfoot rank, a Scout must demonstrate proficiency in several basic outdoor and life skills, such as camping, hiking, first aid, and citizenship.

Second Class

Second Class is the third rank in the Boy Scouts of America program, and it builds on the skills and values learned in the Tenderfoot rank. To earn the Second Class rank, a Scout must demonstrate proficiency in several intermediate-level outdoor and life skills, such as orienteering, cooking, and swimming.

First Class

First Class is the fourth rank in the Boy Scouts of America program, and it builds on the skills and values learned in the Tenderfoot and Second Class ranks. To earn the First Class rank, a Scout must demonstrate proficiency in several advanced-level outdoor and life skills, such as backpacking, wilderness survival, and environmental conservation.

Star

Star is the fifth rank in the Boy Scouts of America program, and it builds on the skills and values learned in the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. To earn the Star rank, a Scout must demonstrate proficiency in leadership, service, and personal growth, and must also earn merit badges in several areas of interest.

Life

Life is the sixth rank in the Boy Scouts of America program, and it builds on the skills and values learned in the Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, and Star ranks. To earn the Life rank, a Scout must demonstrate proficiency in leadership, service, and personal growth, and must also earn additional merit badges and complete several service projects.

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