ADVANCEMENT  
    We believe that a Scout should receive recognition for his achievements.

Advancement sets a pattern of setting positive goals and reaching them throughout life. Even though it’s not one of the primary aims of Scouting, advancement is a natural byproduct when your Scouting experience is acquainting you with the BSA ideals, the patrol method, the outdoors, association with adults, personal growth, leadership development, and the Scout uniform. It’s easy to advance by following these four basic steps:

  1. Learning
  2. Testing
  3. Review
  4. Recognition

You receive these badges at the Court of Honor after completing the requirements listed on the forms below.
 

 
Scout Badge
Scout Badge Requirements - pdf


Online Resources

  • The application form to join Boy Scouting is available online for download here.
  • The pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide is available online for download here.
Tenderfoot Rank
Tenderfoot Rank Requirements - pdf


Online Resources

  • Help with Knots
  • A series of videos that demonstrate how to meet all of the requirements for the Second Class rank is available on the BSA Web site here.
Second Class Rank
Second Class Requirements - pdf


Online Resources

  • Help with Knots
  • A series of videos that demonstrate how to meet all of the requirements for the Second Class rank is available on the BSA Web site here.
First Class Rank
First Class Requirements - pdf


Online Resources

  • A series of videos that demonstrate how to meet all of the requirements for the Second Class rank is available on the BSA Web site here.
  • Swimmers Test Information
Star Rank
Star Rank Requirements - pdf


Online Resources

Life Rank
Life Rank Requirements - pdf
Eagle Rank
Eagle Rank Requirements - pdf

Online Resources

  • Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook
  • The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) provides a number of online resources to assist Scouts in earning the Eagle rank — including an electronic version of the Eagle Scout Rank Application and the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook — via their Web site at www.nesa.org.

Boy Scouts of America, West Tennessee Area Council, Troop 243, Dyer, Tennessee