STEPS OF RANK ADVANCEMENT

1. Scout learns skill requirements listed in Scout Manual.
2. cout tests skill learned with Assistant Scoutmaster / approved Troop Instructor.
3. Scout has Assistant Scout Master sign off rank requirement in Scout Manual.
4. Scout brings Scout Manual to the Advancement Team to be recorded in Troop database.  This can be done at every Troop meeting.
5. Repeat steps above until all rank requirements for the rank are completed.  Multiple ranks may be worked on simultaneously.
6. Scout contacts Advancement Team to validate completion of the rank requirements to be approved for their scout master conference.
7. Advancement Team notifies Scout Master of the scout’s readiness for his scout master conference.
8. Scout contacts the Scout Master to schedule his scout master conference and have his manual signed.
9. Upon passing the scout master conference, Scout brings signed Scout Manual to the Advancement Team to be recorded in Troop database.
10. Scout schedules his place on a Board of Review (held on the 1st  Monday of every month) with the Advancement Team.
11. Merit badges and rank advancement patches are awarded at weekly meetings; Scout is formally re-recognized for all achievements at quarterly Court of Honor.

1. Scout learns skill from merit badge manual (available on the BSA website) or during a merit badge class.
2. Scout has the Merit Badge Counselor sign off completed merit badge requirement and notify the Advancement Team to be recorded in Troop database as a partially completed or completed merit badge.  This can be done at every Troop meeting.