Boy Scout Advancement Record Keeping For the Scout, the unit, and council All Boy Scout advancement is to be reported using an Unit Advancement Report this report is to be submitted to the Boy Scout Service Center prior to purchasing any Boy Scout rank from the Scout Shop. Your unit may earn a special recognition from the Council Advancement Committee click here for details. From the Troop Committee Guidebook Ranks are simply a means to an end, not an end in themselves. Everything Scouts do to advance and earn these ranks, from the day they join until they leave the program, should be designed to help them have an exciting and meaningful experience. This means providing your Scouts with a stimulating and active troop program! Education and fun are functions of Scouting, and they are the basis of the advancement program. In the Scouting program, recognition is gained through leadership in the unit; attending and participating in the activities; living the ideals of Scouting; and developing a proficiency in outdoor living and useful skills. No council, district, troop or individual, has the authority to add or subtract from any advancement requirement. The advancement requirements have been carefully developed to achieve the aims of Boy Scouting. To alter the requirements would defeat that purpose and would also be unfair to the Scout. Boy Scout advancement is a four step process: The Boy Scout Learns. A Scout learns by doing. As he learns, he grows in the ability to do his part as a member of the patrol and the troop. As he develops knowledge and skill, he is asked to teach others. In this way, he begins to develop leadership. A Boy Scout Learns By far the most important aspect of advancement. The Boy Scout is tested. A Scout may be tested on requirements by his patrol leader, Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, a troop committee member, or a member of his troop. The Scoutmaster maintains a list of those qualified to give tests and to pass candidates. A Boy Scout is Tested The steps YOU need to take - Both as a leader and as a Scout. Scoutmaster Conference The Boy Scout is reviewed. After a Scout has completed all requirements for a rank, he has a board of review. For Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle Palms, the review is conducted by members of the troop committee. The Eagle board of review is conducted in accordance with local council procedures. A Boy Scout is Reviewed The Board of Review The Eagle Board of Review The Boy Scout is recognized. When the board of review has certified a boy's advancement, he deservs to receive recognition as soon as possible. This should be done at a ceremony at the next troop meeting. The certificate for his new rank may be presented later at a formal court of honor. A Boy Scout is Recognized The Court of Honor The Eagle Court of Honor Merit Badges FAQ Frequently Asked Questions And a few you may not know! Life to Eagle  Tenderfoot Rank Requirements & Sample Questions for Board of Review Second Class Rank Requirements & Sample Questions for Board of Review First Class Rank Requirements & Sample Questions for Board of Review (Including NEW requirement) Star Rank Requirements & Sample Questions for Board of Review Life Rank Requirements & Sample Questions for Board of Review Eagle 12 Steps from Life to Eagle Eagle Palms Eagle Palms Rank Requirements & Sample Questions for Board of Review Top of page | Advancement home page