Advancement

Advancement is the process by which youth members of the Boy Scouts of America progress from rank to rank and is the method by which the BSA promotes and encourages the ongoing involvement and commitment.  These activities are all designed to educate, to expand a Scout’s horizons, and to give him or her an opportunity to face and overcome surmountable challenges. As a Scout moves through each rank, he learns new skills and is tested on each of the rank requirements. After completing all the requirements (including the Scoutmaster Conference), a Scout participates in a Board of Review. When the Board of Review has approved his advancement, the Scout’s advancement is recognized at the next Troop meeting and again at a formal Court of Honor.

Scouts can earn the following ranks: Scout (joining rank), Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle.  Eagle Scouts may earn Eagle Palms for continued service and leadership in the troop and completing additional merit badges beyond the 21 required for the Eagle award.

Advancement Resources provide additional information about advancement. Links are provided to materials that are available online.

Awards Central is where the most up-to-date information about BSA-related awards may be found, including award applications and nomination forms.

For information about Merit Badges, click here.

To view the Troop’s Life to Eagle checklist, visit the Resources page.

For a list of current Eagle Scouts from Troop 764, click here.