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The Boy
Scout
advancement
program is
subtle. It
places a
series of
challenges
in front of
a Scout in a
manner that
is fun and
educational.
As Scouts
meet these
challenges,
they achieve
the aims of
Boy
Scouting.
The Scout
advances and
grows in the
Boy Scout
phase of the
program in
the same way
a plant
grows by
receiving
nourishment
in the right
environment.
The job with
adults
concerned
with
advancement
is to
provide the
right
environment.
One of the
greatest
needs of
young men is
confidence.
There are
three kinds
of
confidence
that young
men need: in
themselves,
in peers,
and in
leaders.
Educators
and
counselors
agree that
the best way
to build
confidence
is through
measurement.
Self-confidence
is developed
by measuring
up to a
challenge or
a standard.
Peer
confidence
develops
when the
same
measuring
system is
used for
everyone --
when all
must meet
the same
challenge to
receive
equal
recognition.
Confidence
in leaders
comes about
when there
is
consistency
in measuring
-- when
leaders use
a single
standard of
fairness. No
council,
district,
unit, or
individual
has the
authority to
add to or
subtract
from any
advancement
requirement.
A Boy Scout
badge
recognizes
what a young
man is able
to do; it is
not a reward
for what he
has done.
Standards
for joining
a Boy Scout
troop and
for
advancement
are listed
in the
latest
printing of
the Boy
Scout
Handbook and
in the
current Boy
Scout
Requirements
book.
Advancement
accommodates
the three
aims of
Scouting:
citizenship,
growth in
moral
strength and
character,
and mental
and physical
development.
The
advancement
program is
designed to
provide the
Boy Scout
with a
chance to
achieve the
aims of
Scouting.
As a Scout
advances, he
is measured
and grows in
confidence
and
self-reliance.
The ranks of
Scouting are
shown above.
To view the
specific
requirements
for each
rank, click
on the
image.
Eagle palms,
merit badges
&
Order of the
Arrow
information
can be found
by clicking
on the
images
below. |
