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Purpose of a Board of Review: The members of a Board of Review should have the following objectives in mind: To make sure the Scout has completed the requirements for the rank. To see how good an experience the Scout is having in the unit. To encourage the Scout to progress further. Additionally, the Board of Review provides "quality control" on advancement within the unit, it provides an opportunity for the Scout to develop and practice those skills needed in an interview situation, and it is an opportunity for the Scout to review his accomplishments. The Board of Review is NOT a retest; the Scout has already been tested on the skills and activities required for the rank. However, the chairman of the Board of Review should ensure that all the requirements have been "signed off" in the Scout's handbook. Additionally, the chairman should ensure that leadership and merit badge records are consistent with the requirements for the rank. The Board of Review is an opportunity to review of the Scout's attitudes, accomplishments, and his acceptance of Scouting's ideals. Composition of a Board of Review: For all ranks (except Eagle) and Eagle palms, the Board of Review consists of three to six members of the Troop Committee. The Troop Advancement Chairperson typically acts as the chairperson of the Board of Review. Relatives or guardians may not serve as members of a Scout's Board of Review. Unit leaders (Scoutmasters, Venturing Advisors, Team Coaches, Skippers, and their Assistants) also may not participate in a Board of Review. For the rank of Eagle, the Board of Review consists of three to six members drawn from Scouting and the community. The members of the Board of Review are selected by the District Advancement Committee; at 2/15/2017 PAGE 1 OF 42 BOARD OF REVIEW MANUAL

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Purpose of a Board of Review:The members of a Board of Review should have the following objectives in mind:

To make sure the Scout has completed the requirements for the rank. To see how good an experience the Scout is having in the unit. To encourage the Scout to progress further.

Additionally, the Board of Review provides "quality control" on advancement within the unit, it provides an opportunity for the Scout to develop and practice those skills needed in an interview situation, and it is an opportunity for the Scout to review his accomplishments.

The Board of Review is NOT a retest; the Scout has already been tested on the skills and activities required for the rank. However, the chairman of the Board of Review should ensure that all the requirements have been "signed off" in the Scout's handbook. Additionally, the chairman should ensure that leadership and merit badge records are consistent with the requirements for the rank.

The Board of Review is an opportunity to review of the Scout's attitudes, accomplishments, and his acceptance of Scouting's ideals.

Composition of a Board of Review:For all ranks (except Eagle) and Eagle palms, the Board of Review consists of three to six members of the Troop Committee. The Troop Advancement Chairperson typically acts as the chairperson of the Board of Review. Relatives or guardians may not serve as members of a Scout's Board of Review. Unit leaders (Scoutmasters, Venturing Advisors, Team Coaches, Skippers, and their Assistants) also may not participate in a Board of Review.

For the rank of Eagle, the Board of Review consists of three to six members drawn from Scouting and the community. The members of the Board of Review are selected by the District Advancement Committee; at least one member of the District Advancement Committee must be a member of the Board of Review for Eagle, and serves as chairperson of the Board of Review. Unit leaders from the Scout's unit, relatives, or guardians may not serve as members of a Scout's Board of Review for Eagle. A Board of Review for Eagle may contain members of the community who are not registered Scouters; however, they should be knowledgeable of the principles of Scouting. For example, a representative from a chartering organization, an adult Eagle Scout (even if not currently registered), or a religious leader are frequently asked to assist with an Eagle Board of Review. The Scout may request an individual to be a member of his Board of Review. Generally, no more than one member of an Eagle Board should be associated with the Scout's unit.

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Mechanics of a Board of Review:The Scout is introduced to the board by the Chairperson of the board. The Scout should be in full uniform (local or unit custom may dictate regarding neckerchief and badge sash). However, while preferred, a uniform is NOT mandatory. The chairman of the Board of Review should ask the Scout to come to attention, and recite one or more of the following:

The Scout Law The Scout Oath The Scout Motto The Scout Slogan The Outdoor Code

For the lower ranks, one or two (usually the Law and Oath) should be sufficient. For higher ranks, more may be expected. One or two re-tries are appropriate, especially for younger Scouts, or if the Scout appears nervous.

The board members are invited to ask questions of the Scout (see the sections appropriate to each rank). The questions should be open-ended, offering an opportunity for the Scout to speak about his opinions, experiences, activities, and accomplishments. Avoid questions which only require a simple one or two-word answer. If an answer is too brief, follow up with a, "Why?" or, "How can that be done?" to expand the answer. The questions need not be restricted to Scouting topics; questions regarding home, church, school, work, athletics, etc. are all appropriate. The Chairperson should be made aware of any "out-of-bounds" areas; these should be communicated to the board before the Board of Review begins (e.g., if a Scout is experiencing family difficulties due to a divorce, it would be prudent to avoid family issues.)

The time for a Board of Review should be from 15 to 30 minutes, with the shorter time for the lower ranks. When all members have had an opportunity to ask their questions, the Scout is excused from the room. The board members then consider whether the Scout is ready for the next rank; the board's decision must be unanimous. Once the decision is made, the Scout is invited back into the room, and the Chairperson informs the Scout of the board's decision. If the Scout is approved for the next rank, there are general congratulations and handshakes all around, and the Scout is encouraged to continue advancing. If there are issues which prevent the Scout from advancing to the next rank, the board must detail the precise nature of the deficiencies. The Scout must be told specifically what must be done to be successful at the next Board of Review. Typically, an agreement is reached as to when the Scout may return for his subsequent Board of Review. The Chairperson must send a written follow up, to both the Scout and the Scoutmaster, regarding the deficiencies and the course of action needed to correct them.

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Mechanics of a Board of Review for Eagle RankThe mechanics of a Board of Review for Eagle are like all other Boards of Review, except that a Board of Review for Eagle is more in depth, and might last as long as 45 minutes to an hour. Additionally, the Eagle Scout Rank Application, Letters of Recommendation (minimum of 3) and Eagle Project Notebook must be present and reviewed by the board. Questions about these documents are appropriate, but the letters of recommendation are for the board's use only; any comments or questions about them should not reveal who wrote the letters. The letters are retained by the District Advancement Chairperson, and are never given to the Scout. After the application, has been approved by National Eagle Board of Review and returned to the local council (typically 4-6 weeks), the letters of recommendation are destroyed.

The Nature of the Questions:On the following pages are typical Board of Review questions for each rank. The questions for the lower ranks are simpler and generally deal with information about the Scout's participation in his unit, and his approach to applying the skills he has learned toward earning the next rank. The questions for the higher ranks are less factual, and generally seek to aid understanding of how Scouting is becoming an integral part of the Scout's life. Remember: it is not the point of a Board of Review to retest the Scout. However, questions like, "Where did you learn about ..." or "Why do you think it is important for a [rank] Scout to have this skill?" are valid.

If a Scout appears nervous or anxious about the Board of Review, it might be appropriate to ask one or two questions from the list for a lower rank, to help "break the ice" and establish some rapport. In general, within a rank, the questions are arranged from "easiest" to "most difficult".

For each rank, there is a question about advancing to the next rank. The purpose of this question is to encourage advancement, but it should not be asked in a way that pressures the Scout. [Note: If the Board of Review is for the Life rank, and the Scout is at or near his 17th birthday, some pressure towards Eagle may be in order. At the very least, be certain that the Scout realizes that his time is running out.]

For higher ranks, there is a question from The Boy Scout Handbook about basic Scouting history.

For Order of the Arrow members, there are questions about the role of OA within Scouting.

More questions are provided than can typically be accommodated in the time suggested. The Board of Review will need to select the questions which are appropriate for the Scout and his experiences.

These questions are intended to only serve as a guide.

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What Every Scout Should KnowScout Oath:On my honor, I will do my bestTo 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.

Scout Law:As Scout is ...Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.

Scout Motto:Be Prepared

Scout Slogan:Do a good turn daily

Outdoor Code:As an American, I will do my best to --Be clean in my outdoor manners,Be careful with fire,Be considerate in the outdoors, and Be conservation-minded.

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First Class Scout Badge Meaning

The main part of the badge shows that a Scout can point the right way in life as truly as the compass points it in the field.

  The three points, like the three fingers in the Scout sign, stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath to which a boy pledges himself as a Boy Scout.

  The stars symbolize the ideals of truth and knowledge of the Scouting movement. They guide you by night and suggest a Scout's outdoor life.  

The eagle with the shield is the national emblem of the United States of America. It stands for freedom and readiness to defend that freedom.

  The scroll with the Scout motto is turned up at the ends to suggest the corners of a Scout's mouth raised in a smile as he does his duty.   The knot attached to the bottom of the scroll is to remind you that, as a Boy Scout, you promise to do a Good Turn for someone every day.  

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Tenderfoot RankRank Requirements

o 1a. Present yourself to your leader, prepared for an overnight camping trip. Show the personal and camping gear you will use. Show the right way to pack and carry it.

o 1b. Spend at least one night on a patrol or troop campout. Sleep in a tent you have helped pitch.

o 1c. Tell how you practiced the Outdoor Code on a campout or outingo 2a. On the campout, assist in preparing one of the meals. Tell why it is

important for each patrol member to share in meal preparation and cleanup.o 2b. While on a campout, demonstrate an appropriate method of safely cleaning items used to

prepare, serve, and eat a meal.o 2c. Explain the importance of eating together as a patrol.o 3a. Demonstrate a practical use of the square knot.o 3b. Demonstrate a practical use of two half-hitches.o 3c. Demonstrate a practical use of the taut-line hitch.o 3d. Demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of the knife, saw, and ax. Describe when each

should be used.o 4a. Show first aid for the following:

o Simple cuts and scrapeso Blisters on the hand and footo Minor (thermal/heat) burns or scalds (superficial, or first-degree)o Bites or stings of insects and tickso Venomous snakebiteo Nosebleedo Frostbite and sunburno Choking

o 4b. Describe common poisonous or hazardous plants; identify any that grow in your local area or campsite location. Tell how to treat for exposure to them.

o 4c. Tell what you can do while on a campout or other outdoor activity to prevent or reduce the occurrence of injuries or exposure listed in Tenderfoot requirements 4a and 4b.

o 4d. Assemble a personal first-aid kit to carry with you on future campouts and hikes. Tell how each item in the kit would be used.

o 5a. Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Use the buddy system while on a troop or patrol outing.

o 5b. Describe what to do if you become lost on a hike or campout.o 5c. Explain the rules of safe hiking, both on the highway and cross-country, during the day and at

night.o 6a. Record your best in the following tests:

o Push-ups ________ (Record the number done correctly in 60 seconds.)o Sit-ups or curl-ups ________ (Record the number done correctly in 60 seconds.)

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o Back-saver sit-and-reach (Record the distance stretched.)o 1-mile walk/run _____________ (Record the time.)

o 6b. Develop and describe a plan for improvement in each of the activities listed in Tenderfoot requirement 6a. Keep track of your activity for at least 30 days.

o 6c. Show improvement (of any degree) in each activity listed in Tenderfoot requirement 6a after practicing for 30 days.

o Push-ups ________ (Record the number done correctly in 60 seconds.)o Sit-ups or curl-ups ________ (Record the number done correctly in 60 seconds.)o Back-saver sit-and-reach (Record the distance stretched.)o 1-mile walk/run _____________ (Record the time.)o 7a. Demonstrate how to display, raise, lower, and fold the U.S. flag.o 7b. Participate in a total of one hour of service in one or more service projects approved by your

Scoutmaster. Explain how your service to others relates to the Scout slogan and Scout motto.o 8. Describe the steps in Scouting’s Teaching EDGE method. Use the Teaching EDGE method to teach

another person how to tie the square knot.o 9. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your

duty to God and how you have lived four different points of the Scout Law in your everyday life.o 10. While working toward the Tenderfoot rank, and after completing Scout rank requirement 7,

participate in a Scoutmaster conference.o 11. Successfully complete your board of review for the Tenderfoot rank.

Board of Review Questionso Who is your patrol leader?o What do you think of the problems he is facing?o How are you doing in your first aid skills?o What are your goals for the next few months; how do they meet advancement requirements?o What do you think would make the troop better?o How do you fulfill your duty to country? To God?o When did you join our Troop?o How many Troop meetings have you attended in the last two months?o What did you do at your last patrol meeting?o Tell us about your last Troop campout.o How would the first aid skills you must know for Tenderfoot help on a campout?o Where did you learn how to fold the American flag? Tell us about your first experience with this

skill.o How would you avoid poison oak (poison ivy, sumac)?o Where did you go on your hike? How did you choose the location?o If you were on a hike and got lost, what would you do?o Why do we whip or fuse the ends of a rope?o What is the “Buddy System” that we use in Scouting? When do we use it?o Why do you think there are physical fitness requirements (push-ups, pull-ups, etc.), and a retest

after 30 days, for the Tenderfoot rank?

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o What does it mean to a Tenderfoot Scout to “Be Prepared”?o Do you feel that you have done your best to complete the requirements for Tenderfoot? Why?o What “good turn” have you done today?o Please give us an example of how you obey the Scout Law at home (school, place of worship)?o What do you like best about our Troop?o What does it mean for a Scout to be “Kind”?o Do you have any special plans for this summer? The Holidays?o When do you plan to have the requirements completed for 2nd Class?

More Tenderfoot Questions o When did you join the Troop? o What grade are you in? What school? o What hobbies do you have? o Why did you join Boy Scouts? o How do you live the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life? If you find it a challenge how do you

overcome it? o What is a good turn? What good turns have you done lately? o What troop outings have you attended? What do you think of them? o What does "On My Honor" mean to you? o What do you think people expect from you as a Boy Scout?o Have you been able to make it to most of the troop meetings so far? o What is the name of your patrol? Do you have a flag? o Do you feel that you and your patrol are getting along? o Is there anything you would like to see changed in the patrol or troop meetings? o What do you like best about Scouting? o How (or how not) has Scouting been what you thought it would be? o Have you taken part in any recent service projects? Which ones? o What are your long-term plans in scouting?

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Second (2nd) Class RankRank Requirements

o 1a. Since joining, participate in five separate troop/patrol activities, three of which include overnight camping. These five activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On at least two of the three campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect (such as a lean-to, snow cave, or tepee).

o 1b. Explain the seven principles of Leave No Trace and tell how you practiced them on a campout or outing. This outing must be different from the one used for "Tenderfoot requirement 1c".

o 1c. On one of these campouts, select a location for your patrol site and recommend it to your patrol leader, senior patrol leader, or troop guide. Explain what factors you should consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent.

o 2a. Explain when it is appropriate to use a fire for cooking or other purposes and when it would not be appropriate to do so.

o 2b. Use the tools listed in Tenderfoot requirement 3d to prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel wood for a cooking fire.

o 2c. At an approved outdoor location and time, use the tinder, kindling, and fuel wood from "Second Class requirement 2b" to demonstrate how to build a fire. Unless prohibited by local fire restrictions, light the fire. After allowing the flames to burn safely for at least two minutes, safely extinguish the flames with minimal impact to the fire site.

o 2d. Explain when it is appropriate to use a lightweight stove and when it is appropriate to use a propane stove. Set up a lightweight stove or propane stove. Light the stove, unless prohibited by local fire restrictions. Describe the safety procedures for using these types of stoves.

o 2e. On one campout, plan and cook one hot breakfast or lunch, selecting foods from MyPlate or the current USDA nutritional model. Explain the importance of good nutrition. Demonstrate how to transport, store, and prepare the foods you selected.

o 2f. Demonstrate tying the sheet bend knot. Describe a situation in which you would use this knot.o 2g. Demonstrate tying the bowline knot. Describe a situation in which you would use this knoto 3a. Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map. Use a map to point out and tell the

meaning of five map symbols.o 3b. Using a compass and map together, take a 5-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your

adult leader and your parent or guardian.o 3c. Describe some hazards or injuries that you might encounter on your hike and what you can do to

help prevent them.o 3d. Demonstrate how to find directions during the day and at night without using a compass or an

electronic device.o 4. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild animals (such as birds, mammals, reptiles,

fish, or mollusks) found in your local area or camping location. You may show evidence by tracks, signs, or photographs you have taken.

o 5a. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.

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o 5b. Demonstrate your ability to pass the BSA beginner test: Jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to your starting place.

o 5c. Demonstrate water rescue methods by reaching with your arm or leg, by reaching with a suitable object, and by throwing lines and objects.

o 5d. Explain why swimming rescues should not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible. Explain why and how a rescue swimmer should avoid contact with the victim

o 6a. Demonstrate first aid for the following:o Object in the eyeo Bite of a warm-blooded animalo Puncture wounds from a splinter, nail, and fishhooko Serious burns (partial thickness, or second-degree)o Heat exhaustiono Shocko Heatstroke, dehydration, hypothermia, and hyperventilation

o 6b. Show what to do for “hurry” cases of stopped breathing, stroke, severe bleeding, and ingested poisoning.

o 6c. Tell what you can do while on a campout or hike to prevent or reduce the occurrence of the injuries listed in Second Class requirements 6a and 6b.

o 6d. Explain what to do in case of accidents that require emergency response in the home and backcountry. Explain what constitutes an emergency and what information you will need to provide to a responder.

o 6e. Tell how you should respond if you come upon the scene of a vehicular accident.o 7a. After completing Tenderfoot requirement 6c, be physically active at least 30 minutes each day

for five days a week for four weeks. Keep track of your activities.o 7b. Share your challenges and successes in completing Second Class requirement 7a. Set a goal for

continuing to include physical activity as part of your daily life and develop a plan for doing so.o 7c. Participate in a school, community, or troop program on the dangers of using drugs, alcohol, and

tobacco and other practices that could be harmful to your health. Discuss your participation in the program with your family, and explain the dangers of substance addictions. Report to your Scoutmaster or other adult leader in your troop about which parts of the Scout Oath and Scout Law relate to what you learned.

o 8a. Participate in a flag ceremony for your school, religious institution, chartered organization, community, or Scouting activity.

o 8b. Explain what respect is due the flag of the United States.o 8c. With your parents or guardian, decide on an amount of money that you would like to earn,

based on the cost of a specific item you would like to purchase. Develop a written plan to earn the amount agreed upon and follow that plan; it is acceptable to make changes to your plan along the way. Discuss any changes made to your original plan and whether you met your goal.

o 8d. At a minimum of three locations, compare the cost of the item for which you are saving to determine the best place to purchase it. After completing Second Class requirement 8c, decide if you will use the amount that you earned as originally intended, save all or part of it, or use it for another purpose.

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o 8e. Participate in two hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster. Tell how your service to others relates to the Scout Oath.

o Personal Safety Awarenesso 9a. Explain the three R’s of personal safety and protection.o 9b. Describe bullying; tell what the appropriate response is to someone who is bullying you or

another person.o 10. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your

duty to God and how you have lived four different points of the Scout Law (not to include those used for Tenderfoot requirement 9) in your everyday life.

o 11. While working toward the Second Class rank, and after completing Tenderfoot requirement 10, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

o 12. Successfully complete your board of review for the Second Class rank.

Board of Review Questionso Who is your patrol leader?o What do you think of the problems he is facing?o How are you doing in your first aid skills?o What are your goals for the next few months; how do they meet advancement requirements?o What do you think would make the troop better?o How do you fulfill your duty to country? To God?o How many patrol meetings have you attended in the last 3 months? o What did your patrol do at its last meeting? o Tell us about a service project in which you participated. o Where did you go on your last Troop campout? Did you have a good time? Why? o Why is it important to be able to identify animals found in your community? o Tell us about the flag ceremony in which you participated. o What is in your personal first aid kit? o What have you learned about handling woods tools (axes, saws, etc.)? o How are a map of the area and a compass useful on a campout? o Have you ever done more than one "good turn" in a day? Ask for details. o Have you earned any merit badges?

o If "Yes": Which ones? Why did you choose them? Who was your counselor?o If "No": Encourage getting started, and suggest one or two of the easier ones.

o Did you attend summer camp with our Troop last summer? o If "Yes": What was your best (worst) experience at summer camp?o If "No": Why not?

o Do you plan to attend summer camp with our Troop next summer? o If "Yes": What are you looking forward to doing at summer camp?o If "No": Why not?

o What suggestions do you have for improving our Troop?

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o How do you help at home, church, school? o What class in school is most challenging for you? Why? o One of the requirements for Tenderfoot is to participate in a program regarding drug, alcohol, and

tobacco abuse. Tell us about the program in which you participated. o How is it possible to live the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life? o What does it mean to say, "A Scout is Trustworthy"? o When do you expect to complete the requirements for 1st Class?

More Second Class Questions o How old are you? o Do your friends at school know you're in Scouts? o Do you ever take the time and just talk with members of your family? If so, who? o Do you have a hero? If so, who and why? o In the Scout Oath, what does "I will do my best" mean to you? o Do you ever do more than one Good Turn Daily? What kinds? o What point of the Scout Law is the most important to you? Why? o Do you have a favorite youth or adult leader? If so, what makes that person a good leader? o The Scout Motto is "Be Prepared". What does it mean to you? o What do you think it means to be a Second Class Scout? What should people expect of you? o What did you do for you one (1) hour of service required for Second Class? What did you think of

the project? What other service have you done? o What type of service projects would you like to work on? o Does your patrol have patrol meetings? Do you find them helpful? o Is there something the troop can do to help your patrol have productive patrol meetings? o Is there any part of the patrol program that you would like changed? How would you make these

changes? What is the benefit of these changes? o What requirement for this rank was the hardest? Easiest? o Have you started earning any merit badges? Which interest you, and why? o Do you have any difficulty setting goals for yourself? o Have you had a chance to cook outdoors? What did you like about it? o What outdoor skills do you like best? o What are your plans for First Class? o Is there anything the troop can do to help you? o What are your long-term plans in scouting? o What part of scouting interests you the most? o Are you enjoying Scouting? Why or Why not? o What is the first Patrol Leadership position you plan to run for?

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First (1st) Class RankRank Requirements

o 1a. Since joining, participate in 10 separate troop/patrol activities, six of which include overnight camping. These 10 activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On at least five of the six campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect (such as a lean-to, snow cave, or tepee).

o 1b. Explain each of the principles of Tread Lightly! and tell how you practiced them on a campout or outing. This outing must be different from the ones used for Tenderfoot requirement 1c and Second Class requirement 1b.

o 2a. Help plan a menu for one of the above campouts that includes at least one breakfast, one lunch, and one dinner, and that requires cooking at least two of the meals. Tell how the menu includes the foods from MyPlate or the current USDA nutritional model and how it meets nutritional needs for the planned activity or campout.

o 2b. Using the menu planned in First Class requirement 2a, make a list showing a budget and the food amounts needed to feed three or more boys. Secure the ingredients.

o 2c. Show which pans, utensils, and other gear will be needed to cook and serve these meals.o 2d. Demonstrate the procedures to follow in the safe handling and storage of fresh meats, dairy

products, eggs, vegetables, and other perishable food products. Show how to properly dispose of camp garbage, cans, plastic containers, and other rubbish.

o 2e. On one campout, serve as cook. Supervise your assistant(s) in using a stove or building a cooking fire. Prepare the breakfast, lunch, and dinner planned in First Class requirement 2a. Supervise the cleanup.

o 3a. Discuss when you should and should not use lashings.o 3b. Demonstrate tying the timber hitch and clove hitch.o 3c. Demonstrate tying the square, shear, and diagonal lashings by joining two or more poles or

staves together.o 3d. Use lashings to make a useful camp gadget or structure.o 4a. Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile and

requires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, tower, canyon, ditch, etc.).o 4b. Demonstrate how to use a handheld GPS unit, GPS app on a smartphone, or other electronic

navigation system. Use GPS to find your current location, a destination of your choice, and the route you will take to get there. Follow that route to arrive at your destination.

o 5a. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of native plants found in your local area or campsite location. You may show evidence by identifying fallen leaves or fallen fruit that you find in the field, or as part of a collection you have made, or by photographs you have taken.

o 5b. Identify two ways to obtain a weather forecast for an upcoming activity. Explain why weather forecasts are important when planning for an event.

o 5c. Describe at least three natural indicators of impending hazardous weather, the potential dangerous events that might result from such weather conditions, and the appropriate actions to take.

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o 5d. Describe extreme weather conditions you might encounter in the outdoors in your local geographic area. Discuss how you would determine ahead of time the potential risk of these types of weather dangers, alternative planning considerations to avoid such risks, and how you would prepare for and respond to those weather conditions.

o 6a. Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test.o 6b. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe trip afloat.o 6c. Identify the basic parts of a canoe, kayak, or other boat. Identify the parts of a paddle or an oar.o 6d. Describe proper body positioning in a watercraft, depending on the type and size of the vessel.

Explain the importance of proper body position in the boat.o 6e. With a helper and a practice victim, show a line rescue both as tender and as rescuer. (The

practice victim should be approximately 30 feet from shore in deep water.)o 7a. Demonstrate bandages for a sprained ankle and for injuries on the head, the upper arm, and the

collarbone.o 7b. By yourself and with a partner, show how to:

o Transport a person from a smoke-filled room.o Transport for at least 25 yards a person with a sprained ankle.

o 7c. Tell the five most common signals of a heart attack. Explain the steps (procedures) in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

o 7d. Tell what utility services exist in your home or meeting place. Describe potential hazards associated with these utilities and tell how to respond in emergency situations.

o 7e. Develop an emergency action plan for your home that includes what to do in case of fire, storm, power outage, and water outage.

o 7f. Explain how to obtain potable water in an emergency.o 8a. After completing Second Class requirement 7a, be physically active at least 30 minutes each day

for five days a week for four weeks. Keep track of your activities.o 8b. Share your challenges and successes in completing First Class requirement 8a. Set a goal for

continuing to include physical activity as part of your daily life.o 9a. Visit and discuss with a selected individual approved by your leader (for example, an elected

official, judge, attorney, civil servant, principal, or teacher) the constitutional rights and obligations of a U.S. citizen.

o 9b. Investigate an environmental issue affecting your community. Share what you learned about that issue with your patrol or troop. Tell what, if anything, could be done by you or your community to address the concern.

o 9c. On a Scouting or family outing, take note of the trash and garbage you produce. Before your next similar outing, decide how you can reduce, recycle, or repurpose what you take on that outing, and then put those plans into action. Compare your results.

o 9d. Participate in three hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster. The project(s) must not be the same service project(s) used for Tenderfoot requirement 7b and Second Class requirement 8e. Explain how your service to others relates to the Scout Law.

o 10. Tell someone who is eligible to join Boy Scouts, or an inactive Boy Scout, about your Scouting activities. Invite him to an outing, activity, service project, or meeting. Tell him how to join, or

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encourage the inactive Boy Scout to become active. Share your efforts with your Scoutmaster or other adult leader.

o 11. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived four different points of the Scout Law (different from those points used for previous ranks) in your everyday life.

o 12. While working toward the First Class rank, and after completing Second Class requirement 11, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

o 13. Successfully complete your board of review for the First Class rank

Board of Review Questionso Who is your patrol leader?o What do you think of the problems he is facing?o How are you doing in your first aid skills?o What are your goals for the next few months; how do they meet advancement requirements?o What do you think would make the troop better?o How do you fulfill your duty to country? To God?o On average, how many Troop meetings do you attend each month? o What part of Troop meetings are most rewarding to you? o What is the Scout Slogan? What does it mean for a 1st Class Scout? o Tell us about your last campout with the Troop. Where did you go? How did you help with meal

preparation? Did you have a good time? (If "No", why not?) o If you oversaw planning and preparing a dinner for your next campout, what would you select? o As a 1st Class Scout, what do you think the Star, Life, and Eagle Scouts will expect from you on an

outing? o Does your family do any camping? What have you learned in Scouts, that you have been able to

share with your family to improve their camping experiences? o Why do you think that swimming is emphasized in Scouting? o Why is it important for you to know how to transport a person who has a broken leg? o Why is it important for you to be able to recognize local plant life? o What did you learn about using a compass while completing the orienteering requirement? o What does it mean to say, "A Scout is Courteous"? o Why are merit badges a part of Scouting? o How frequently do you attend religious services? Does your whole family attend? o What is your most favorite part of Scouting? Least favorite? o How does a Scout fulfill his "Duty to Country"? o How do you define "Scout Spirit"? o What is the Order of the Arrow? What is the primary function of OA? o Who was Lord Baden-Powell? o When do you think you might be ready for Star Scout?

More First Class Questions o What grade are you in?

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o What do you like about school? What is your favorite subject? o What do you tell your friends about the things you learn and do in Scouts? o To you, what does it mean to "Do my duty to God"? o What point of the Scout Law is the hardest for you to live up to? o What more does "Be Prepared" mean to a First Class Scout, than to a Second Class Scout? o What does "On my Honor" mean to you? o How does your Patrol function as a team? What part do you take in helping your Patrol? o What was the last project your patrol worked on as a unit? o How do you apply teamwork in your home? With friends? o Have you had a chance to teach the younger Scouts any of your recently earned scout skills? What

did you teach? o What do you think Shared Leadership is? o What merit badges do you have? o Which merit badge was the most valuable to you? Why? o For this rank, you met with a civil employee and discussed your constitutional rights and obligations.

Who did you meet with, and what (if anything) did you get from your talk? o What was the most challenging requirement (rank or merit badge)? o Do you think that your first aid knowledge will help you? How? Have you had an opportunity to use

any of it? o If you had the opportunity to add or delete one (1) requirement for this rank, what would it be and

why? o What effect has Scouting had on your life? o Do you have a long-term goal for your Scouting career?

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Star RankRank Requirements

o Be active in your troop for at least four months as a First Class Scout.o As a First Class Scout, demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and

Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life.

o Earn six merit badges, including any four from the required list for Eagle. You may choose any of the 17 merit badges on the required list for Eagle to fulfill this requirement.

o While a First Class Scout, participate in six hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster.

o While a First Class Scout, serve actively in your troop for four months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop):

o Boy Scout troop. Patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, troop guide, Order of the Arrow troop representative, den chief, scribe, librarian, historian, quartermaster, bugler, junior assistant Scoutmaster, chaplain aide, instructor, webmaster, or outdoor ethics guide.

o Varsity Scout team. Captain, Co-captain, program manager, squad leader, team secretary, Order of the Arrow team representative, librarian, historian, quartermaster, chaplain aide, instructor, den chief, webmaster, or outdoor ethics guide.

o Venturing crew/Sea Scout ship. President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, den chief, quartermaster, historian, guide, boatswain, boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper, or webmaster.

o Lone Scout. Leadership responsibility in your school, religious organization, club, or elsewhere in your community.

o With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Chip Award for your grade.

o While a First Class Scout, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.o Successfully complete your board of review for the Star rank.

Board of Review Questionso What merit badges did you enjoy, and why?o What merit badges did you get the most out of, and why? o How did you fulfill your Swimming (or other merit badge) requirements? o How did you feel about your leadership position? o How did you feel about how you exercised that position? o Did you feel that you accomplished anything in that position? o What were your frustrations? o Who do you think is doing a good job in the troop? o Have you thought about achieving Eagle?

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o Have you thought about a service project for Eagle? o How do you fulfill your duty to God? To country?o How many Troop outings have you attended in the last three months? o Tell us about the last service project in which you participated. o What does it mean for a Star Scout to "Be Prepared" daily? o How have the Scout skills that you have learned helped you in a non-Scouting activity? o How many merit badges have you earned? What was the most difficult (fun, challenging, expensive,

etc.)? o Which is more important: Becoming a Star Scout, or learning the skills prescribed for a Star Scout? o Why do you think a Scoutmaster's Conference is required for advancement in rank? o What is the most important part of a Troop Court of Honor? Why? o What leadership positions have you held outside of your patrol? What challenges did they present?

What are your personal leadership goals and objectives? o How would you get a Scout to do an unpleasant task? o What extracurricular activities do you participate in at school? o What responsibilities do you have at home? o What is our "Duty to God"? o What does it mean to say "A Scout is Loyal"? o How are the Scout Oath and Law part of your daily life? o What is the Outdoor Code? Why is it important? o If the Scout is a member of the Order of the Arrow:

o When did you complete your "Ordeal", "Brotherhood"?o What does membership in the OA signify?

o Have you received any special awards or accomplishments in school, athletics, or church? o Baden-Powell's first Scout outing was located on an island off the coast of Great Britain; what was

the name of that island? [Answer: Brownsea Island] o When do you plan to achieve the Life rank?

More Star Questions o What do you do with your spare time? o What other activities do you participate in? (i.e. sports, music, social/religious groups, etc.) o How many younger siblings do you have? What sort of impression do you think you give them and

others about Scouting? o Do you keep a small sewing kit in your backpack? Have you ever had a need to use it while on an

outing (i.e. tent zipper, clothes rip, massive wound, etc.)? o Who makes sure your uniform is clean and the patches are all sewn on for you to wear? o How do you help at home? Do you do it to "chip in" or earn money? o What should the statement, "A Scout is Trustworthy" mean to a Star Scout? o What do you think the role of a Star Scout is in relationship to younger scouts? o How does the Scout Oath affect the life of a Star Scout differently than it would the life of a

Tenderfoot Scout?

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o What do others have a right to expect of a Star Scout? o What point of the Scout Law is the most important to you? Why? o How do you feel that you live the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life? o What is the Scout Slogan? {answer: "Do a Good Turn Daily"} What type of "Good Turns" do you do? o What part do you take in the Troop Meetings? Are you a leader or a follower? o Do you hold a leadership position in the troop now? If so, which one and what are your

responsibilities? If no, which position(s) have you held? Tell me a story about your time as a leader. o What service project did you work on to earn your required hours for this rank? What was your job

on the project? o How do you feel your patrol functions as a team? 5. Have you ever tried to instill a change (long or

short term) in your patrol? What was it? How? Did you get the results you wanted? o How would you describe the change in your thinking, actions, and performance since earning First

Class? Were they through conscious effort? o Which six (6) merit badges did you earn for this rank? Which was the most important to you? Why? o What was the most interesting and/or unique requirement you have had in a merit badge? o While working toward your Star did you learn anything that you would like to pass on to the younger

Scouts? What? o What have you learned that might help you as an adult? o What is your goal for reaching Life Scout? o What is your long-term goal for Scouting? o What do you feel the troop can do most to help the younger Scouts so they will make it to Star and

beyond? o If you could make one (1) change in the merit badge program (i.e. structure, format, add a badge).

What would you do? o What type of career interests you? Have you considered earning a related merit badge?

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Life RankRank Requirements

o Be active in your troop for at least six months as a Star Scout.o As a Star Scout, demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout

Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life.

o Earn five more merit badges (so that you have 11 in all), including any three additional merit badges from the required list for Eagle. You may choose any of the 17 merit badges on the required list for Eagle to fulfill this requirement.

o While a Star Scout, participate in six hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster. At least three hours of this service must be conservation-related.

o While a Star Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop):

o Boy Scout troop. Patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, troop guide, Order of the Arrow troop representative, den chief, scribe, librarian, historian, quartermaster, bugler, junior assistant Scoutmaster, chaplain aide, instructor, webmaster, or outdoor ethics guide.

o Varsity Scout team. Captain, Co-captain, program manager, squad leader, team secretary, Order of the Arrow team representative, librarian, historian, quartermaster, chaplain aide, instructor, den chief, webmaster, or outdoor ethics guide.

o Venturing crew/Sea Scout ship. President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, den chief, quartermaster, historian, guide, boatswain, boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper, or webmaster.

o Lone Scout. Leadership responsibility in your school, religious organization, club, or elsewhere in your community.

o While a Star Scout, use the Teaching EDGE method to teach another Scout (preferably younger than you) the skills from ONE of the following choices, so that he is prepared to pass those requirements to his Scoutmaster’s satisfaction.

o a. Tenderfoot 4a and 4b (first aid)o b. Second Class 2b, 2c, and 2d (cooking/tools)o c. Second Class 3a and 3d (navigation)o d. First Class 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d (tools)o e. First Class 4a and 4b (navigation)o f. Second Class 6a and 6b (first aid)o g. First Class 7a and 7b (first aid)o h. Three requirements from one of the required Eagle merit badges, as approved by your

Scoutmastero While a Star Scout, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.o Successfully complete your board of review for the Life rank.

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Board of Review Questionso What merit badges did you enjoy, and why? o What merit badges did you get the most out of, and why? o How did you fulfill your Swimming (or other merit badge) requirements? o How did you feel about your leadership position? o How did you feel about how you exercised that position? o Did you feel that you accomplished anything in that position? o What were your frustrations? o Who do you think is doing a good job in the troop? o Have you thought about achieving Eagle? o Have you thought about a service project for Eagle? o How do you fulfill your duty to God? To country?o What is the most ambitious pioneering project with which you have assisted? Where? o What has been your worst camping experience in Scouting? o How many patrol meetings has your patrol held in the last three months? How many of them have

you attended? o Have any of the merit badges you have earned lead to hobbies or possible careers? o What are your hobbies? o Of the merit badges you have earned, which one do you think will be of greatest value to you as

an adult? Why? o Why do you think that the three "Citizenship" merit badges are required for the Eagle Rank? o What is your current (most recent) leadership position within the Troop? How long have you held

that position? What challenges does it present? What is Leadership? o Do you have any brothers or sisters who are in Scouts (any level)? What can you do to encourage

them to continue with Scouts, and to move forward along the Scouting Trail? o How do you choose between a school activity, a Scout activity, and a family activity? o Why do you think that Star and Life Scouts are required to contribute so much time to service

projects? What service projects are most rewarding to you? Why? o Why do you think that a Board of Review is required for rank advancement? o How has Scouting prepared you for the future? o What does it mean to say, "A Scout is Reverent"? o What does "Scout Spirit" mean to a Life Scout? o Why do you think that Scouting for Food is referred to as a "National Good Turn"? o The Scout Oath refers to "Duty to Self"; what duty do we have to ourselves? o If the Scout is a member of OA:

o What role does OA play in Scouting?o What honor do you hold in OA?o What is the difference between Scout "ranks" and OA "honors"?

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o In what year was Boy Scouts of America founded? [Answer: February 8, 1910 - BSA Birthday] o Have you begun to think about an Eagle Service Project? What are you thinking about doing?

When?

More Life Questions o How are you doing in school? What do you like the most about it? o Do you feel it took you a long time to get here? o How does Scouting influence your interactions with people? o Have you ever felt you had to defend yourself because someone knew you are in Scouts? o Outside of Scouting, tell me about a time when you have had to be a leader. How did it make you

feel afterward? o Other than your parents, who do you think has influence your life the most? Why? Whose life do

you think you have the most influence over? Why? o Name one thing you hate doing, but you do it anyway because you know it will please someone.

How do you feel afterward? o What does "A Scout is Brave" mean to a Life Scout? o In this fast-paced time of great stress, what should "Be Prepared" mean to a Life Scout? o How can you personally help keep up the Scout Spirit in the Troop? o What does "Duty to God" mean to a Life Scout? How do you fulfill your duty? o What should others be able to expect from you as a Life Scout? o What does "On My Honor" mean to you? o What is the most difficult part of the Scout Oath and Law for you to live up to in your daily life?

How do you overcome it? o How many outings have you been on in the last year? Which did you like the most and why? o What have you done since becoming a Star Scout, in carrying out additional responsibilities in the

Troop? Patrol? o Which service projects did you work on for the rank of Life? What did you do? o What do you like most about the Patrol Method? Least? o What role do you play in your Patrol? o What is "Shared Leadership"? How do you see it in your Patrol and in the Troop? o What do you think is the most important skill for a leader? Why? o What additional merit badges did you earn for Life? o What was the most difficult merit badge for you to earn? How often did you meet with your

counselor on that one? o Which merit badge did you enjoy the most? Why? o What was the most important thing you learned while working toward Life Scout? o Who helps you or coaches you in preparing for merit badges? o Which merit badges are you working on now? o Have you found any merit badges that you think are too hard for scouts to earn? Which ones?

What makes them so difficult?

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o What leadership position did you hold for this rank? What was your biggest challenge? How did you handle it?

o What, if any, leadership position would you be most interested in holding? o Have you thought about what you will need to do for Eagle? o What do you think you can do to help younger Scouts? o Which scouting skill do you like the most? Why? Least? Why? o What do you think about the Order of the Arrow program? o Is the Troop's Outdoor Program adequate to develop skills and maintain the interest of the

Scouts? What changes would you make?

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Eagle RankRank Requirementso Be active in your troop for at least six months as a Life Scout.o As a Life Scout, demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout

Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life, and how your understanding of the Scout Oath and Scout Law will guide your life in the future. List on your Eagle Scout Rank Application the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a

recommendation on your behalf, including parents/guardians, religious (if not affiliated with an organized religion, then the parent or guardian provides this reference), educational, employer (if employed), and two other references.

o Earn a total of 21 merit badges (10 more than required for the Life rank), including these 13 merit badges: (a) [[First Aid], (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.

o You must choose only one of the merit badges listed in categories h, i, and k. Any additional merit badge(s) earned in those categories may be counted as one of your eight optional merit badges used to make your total of 21.

o While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop[2] for six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility:

o Boy Scout troop. Patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, troop guide, Order of the Arrow troop representative, den chief, scribe, librarian, historian, quartermaster, junior assistant Scoutmaster, chaplain aide, instructor, webmaster, or outdoor ethics guide.

o Varsity Scout team. Captain, Co-captain, program manager, squad leader, team secretary, Order of the Arrow team representative, librarian, historian, quartermaster, chaplain aide, instructor, den chief, webmaster, or outdoor ethics guide.

o Venturing crew/Sea Scout ship. President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, den chief, quartermaster, historian, guide, boatswain, boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper, or webmaster.

o Lone Scout. Leadership responsibility in your school, religious organization, club, or elsewhere in your community.

o While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. (The project must benefit an organization other than Boy Scouting.) A project proposal must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your unit leader and unit committee, and the council or district before you start. You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, BSA publication No. 512-927, in meeting this requirement. (To learn more about the Eagle Scout service project, see the Guide to Advancement, topics 9.0.2.0 through 9.0.2.15.)

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o While a Life Scout, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.o Successfully complete your board of review for the Eagle rank. In preparation for your board of

review, prepare and attach to your Eagle Scout Rank Application a statement of your ambitions and life purpose and a listing of positions held in your religious institution, school, camp, community, or other organizations, during which you demonstrated leadership skills. Include honors and awards received during this service. (This requirement may be met after age 18, in accordance with Guide to Advancement topic 8.0.3.1.)

Board of Review Questionso How did you feel your Eagle project went? o Did you run into any rough spots? o Did you plan enough to get you over the rough spots? o How did you work with the agency for which you did the project? o Where they clear in their goals? o Would you do the project differently now? o How do you think the troop is doing? o How do you intend to help the troop now? o Do you have any goals for the troop? o What are your goals for yourself? o How to do fulfill your duty to country? To God?o What would you suggest adding to the Scout Law (a thirteenth point)? Why? o What one point could be removed from the Scout Law? Why? o Why is it important to learn how to tie knots, and lash together poles and logs? o What is the difference between a "Hollywood hero" and a real hero? o Can you give me an example of someone who is a hero to you? (A real person, not a character in a

book or movie.) o Why do you think that the Family Life merit badge was recently added to the list of required merit

badges? o What camping experience have you had, that you wish every Scout could have? o Have you been to Philmont or a National (World) Jamboree? What was your most memorable

experience there? o What is the role of the Senior Patrol Leader at a troop meeting (campout, summer camp)? o If you could change one thing to improve Scouting, what would you change? o What do you believe our society expects from an Eagle Scout? o The charge to the Eagle requires that you give back to Scouting more than Scouting has given to

you. How do you propose to do that? o As an Eagle Scout, what can you personally do to improve your unit? o What will you be doing in your unit, after receiving your Eagle Rank? o Tell us how you selected your Eagle Service Project.

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o From your Eagle Service Project, what did you learn about managing or leading people? What are the qualities of a good leader?

o What part of your Eagle Service Project was the most challenging? Why? o If you were to manage another project like your Eagle Service Project, what would you do

differently to make the project better or easier? o What are your future plans (high school, college, trade school, military, career, etc.)? o Tell us about your family (parents, siblings, etc.). How do you help at home? o What do you think is the single biggest issue facing Scouting in the future? o How do your friends outside of Scouting react when they learn that you are a Boy Scout? How do

you think they will react when they learn that you have become an Eagle Scout? o Why do you think that belief in God (a supreme being) is part of the Scouting requirements? o How do you know when a Scout is "active" in his unit? o You have been in Scouting for many years, sum up all those experiences in one word. Why? o What one thing have you gained from your Scoutmaster's conferences over the years? o How does an Eagle Scout continue to show Scout Spirit? o If the Scout is a member of the Order of the Arrow: o What does OA membership mean to you? o How does OA help Scouting and your unit?o Who brought Scouting from England to the United States? [Answer: William D. Boyce]

Traditional last questionso Why should this Board of Review approve your request for the Eagle Rank? or Why should you be

an Eagle Scout?o What was the most favorite thing you ever did in Scouting?o If you could change 1 thing in scouting what would it be and why?o Who was the most influential person who helped you get to this point in your Scouting career

tonight? Explain why.o What do the last five words of the Scout Oath (mentally awake and morally straight.) mean to

you?o What was the most outstanding trip/event you ever did in Scouting?o Which leadership position have you held that was the most difficult? Why and what did you learn

from it?o Do you think the Eagle Rank process is fair or too difficult? Why?o What did you expect to be asked about/talk about that we didn't touch on? o What questions do you have for us?o What would you do if we didn't approve you for Eagle Scout?o What does Leadership mean?o What would you, having just been through Scouting, do to change the Scouting program?o What if we decide tonight that we feel you did not qualify/earn/complete the requirements for

Eagle?

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Eagle PalmRank Requirements

o Be active in your troop and patrol for at least three months after becoming an Eagle Scout or after award of last Palm.

o Since earning the Eagle Scout rank or your last Eagle Palm, demonstrate Scout Spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life.

o Make a satisfactory effort to develop and demonstrate leadership ability.o Earn five additional merit badges beyond those required for Eagle or last Palm.o While an Eagle Scout, or since your last Eagle Palm, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.o Successfully complete your board of review for the Eagle Palm

Board of Review Questionso How do you plan to contribute to the troop now? o What are your goals for the troop? o What are your personal goals? o Will your Scouting experience help you? o How do you fulfill your duty to country? To God?o As an Eagle, have the Scout Oath and Law gained new meaning for you? How? o Why is it important to developing and identify leadership? How do you do this? o Since earning your Eagle, what merit badges have you earned? o Since earning your Eagle (last Palm), in what service projects have you participated? o How do you plan to continue your involvement with Scouting? o What would you say to a Life Scout who is only minimally active within his unit, and who does not

seem motivated to continue along the Scouting Trail? o If a Life Scout was having difficulty selecting an Eagle Service Project, what would you suggest to

him? o What is the primary role of the Scoutmaster? o How have you begun to "... give back to Scouting more than Scouting has given to you"? o In what year was the first World Jamboree held? [Answer: 1920]

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BORs for Non-Advancing ScoutsPurposeIt is important to review Scouts who are not advancing. The guidance and care shown could motivate these Scouts to further achievement. The board should show interest in each Scout’s rank progress.

Let the Scout know that he has the support of the board of review members and that there is no doubt that he can achieve the next rank. The board’s concern and supportive manner will both help the Scout’s confidence and impress upon him the importance of advancement in his Scouting experience.

Questions for Non-Advancing ScoutsAsk the kind of questions that may reveal why a Scout is not advancing.

1. Do you enjoy outings/troop meetings?2. Which of the requirements are most difficult for you?3. Do you find school activities are taking more of your time? Which ones?

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