Rank Advancement

FROM SCOUT TO EAGLE

ADVANCEMENT

The advancement progression in Scouts BSA follows a logical sequence from the lowest rank, the scout, to the highest Rank the Eagle. During this progression, scouts are expected and will fulfill, more demanding requirements as they mature and grow older. In this way, the scouts grow with the program and build confidence and competence. When a scout is ready for advancement to a new rank, they need to have completed all the requirements for the rank and participate in a scout-initiated Scoutmaster's Conference. This can be held with any available ASM or Scoutmaster. Scouts should be courteous and contact a Scoutmaster before a meeting to arrange a Scoutmaster conference. Answers to some frequently asked questions can be found HERE.

The Boy Scout advancement program encourages boys to meet significant challenges that lead to personal growth.  As a Scout works his way from Tenderfoot through the ranks toward Eagle, the requirements he must successfully complete will help him develop physically, emotionally, and morally into manhood.

The first step in advancement is to earn the Scout badge; the requirements for this badge are outlined in the Boy Scout Handbook.  As soon as possible after joining the Troop, the new Scout should review the requirements and schedule a Scoutmaster conference.

The new Scout will then begin the journey to Eagle by working his way up through the six ranks in Scouting.  The six ranks are:

Advancement and Awards

Learn how Scouts BSA progress through the program

Advancement is our method of promoting and encouraging ongoing involvement and commitment to keep youth engaged in the adventure! Scouts progress from rank to rank as they work their way up to Eagle Scout through advancement.