Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.

For you younger Scouts working on the Tenderfoot through First Class ranks, click on "Early Rank Requirements" for a link to the National Councils website to view some excellent videos on advancment through those ranks. You can also click on each rank in the menu bar above to get the requirements for that rank.

For the older Scouts working on First Class through Life ranks, use the menu bar above to get to the rank requirements for each rank. You will also find a page for merit badges and merit badge councelors. On each merit badge page you will find much more than simply the requirements. Included on each merit badge page are lists containing books, periodicals, media and weblinks that will help you with learning and completing each merit badge.

For those of you working on your Eagle rank, you will find the Troop's "Life to Eagle" program located on the Eagle rank requirements page. This is an up to date packet of ALL the documentation you will need to achieve the rank of Eagle. If you are currently working on Eagle PLEASE read every document in the Life to Eagle program thoroughly. This will help you understand and easily keep track of your progress.

And for those Eagle Scouts still with the Troop, don't forget that you may still work on merit badges to obtain the Bronze, Gold and Silver Eagle Palms.