Rank Advancement

RANK ADVANCEMENT

Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Scout plans their advancement and progresses at their own pace as they meet each challenge. The Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps them gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.

Scouts will need to purchase a Scouts BSA Handbook. In this handbook Scouts record their progress through the following Scout Ranks:

Scouts BSA detailed Rank Requirements Information