New Scout Advancement

2024-Scout-Rank-Requirements.pdf

Scout Rank requirements

The steps scouts need to earn in order to earn the first rank, Scout. 

Requirement 1: learn and memorize...

1a. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning.

Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. 

1b. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan.

A Scout is:


We will complete these requirements as a group: 

1c. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they should be used.

1d. Describe the First Class Scout badge and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge.

Outdoor-Code-Leave-No-Trace.pdf

1e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. List the Leave No Trace Seven Principles. Explain the difference between the two.


1f. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning.

1954 (current version, per 4 U.S.C. §4)[4]

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."



Requirement 6: Youth Protection

100-015(18).pdf

How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide 

Personal Safety Awareness videos 

With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide and view the Personal Safety Awareness videos (with your parent or guardian’s permission).