A scout wishing to work on a merit badge should contact the Scoutmaster or the Advancement Coordinator to get a "merit badge counseling form" and determine the counselor with whom the scout will work. If possible, the scout should try and locate any other scouts interested in earning this merit badge with him.

The scout/scouts will meet with the counselor, as needed, to complete the requirements. Once the counselor is satisfied that the scout understands and has met the requirements, he/she will sign a "merit badge worksheet", retain his/her part, and forward the worksheet to the Troop Advancement Coordinator.

As soon as practical, upon the completion of work on a merit badge, the scout will be awarded that merit badge patch.

At the troop's next Court of Honor, the scout will be recognized for his achievement and will receive a "Merit Badge Card" which serves as an official record of the date the merit badge was earned. Scouts are responsible for keeping all Merit Badge Cards as a permanent record of having completed that merit badge.

This is an important responsibility, as it records the scout's permanent record as he travels the "Trail to Eagle".