Earning Rank
Awards, Badges, and Symbols
A Scout Is...
The P's of Scouting
Scouting Basics
100
It's a 10-letter word for a newbie, as well as the second rank in Scouts.
What is Tenderfoot?
100
There are more than 135 of these, each providing an introduction to a different topic that includes Scouting skills, sports, hobbies, science, and more.
What are Merit Badges?
100
When a Scout is faithful in their religious duties, and respects the beliefs of others.
What is reverent?
100
A small team of normally 6 to 8 members where Scouts learn skills together, share responsibilities, and take on leadership roles.
What is a Patrol?
100
What is the Scout Sign?
200
Of 10, 21, or 25, the number of merit badges a Scout needs to qualify for the rank of Eagle Scout.
What is 21?
200
This Scout will take notes during meetings and keep track of the planning of activities.
What is a Scribe?
200
When a Scout follows the rules of their family, school, and Troop, and obeys the laws of their community and country.
What is obedient?
200
Adult leadership training, the Cyber Chip, and using the buddy system, are just three ways Scouts BSA commits to Youth _______ .
What is Youth Protection?
200
Before you handle a pocket knife, ax or any sharp object, you must check this first.
What is your blood circle (or safety circle)?
300
The Scout slogan, which is a reminder to help other people at all times.
What is "Do a Good Turn Daily"?
300
This badge is worn by scouts in this rank.
What is First Class?
300
When a Scout works to pay their own way and to help others, saves for the future, protects and conserves natural resources, and carefully uses time and property.
What is thrifty?
300
The first part of a troop meeting opening ceremony.
What is the Pledge of Allegiance?
300
This is the manner in which scouts lead each other.
What is the Patrol Method?
400
The number of ranks in Scouts BSA.
What is 7?
400
Scouts in a Troop can earn this award by serving as youth leadership in a Cub Scout Den.
What is the Den Chief Service Award?
400
When a Scout tells the truth, is honest, keeps their promises, and people can depend on them.
What is trustworthy?
400
From the Scout Oath, what comes before "Mentally Awake"?
What is Physically Strong?
400
You show this by making the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto and Scout Slogan a part of your daily life.
What is Scout Spirit?
500
For the Tenderfoot rank, Scouts learn how to teach by using a method that includes explaining, demonstrating, guiding, and enabling.
What is the EDGE Method?
500
This is the Scout Motto.
What is "Be Prepared"?
500
When a Scout is true to their family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation.
What is loyal?
500
Scouts learn to keep themselves healthy while working on this merit badge. They explore nutrition and exercise and develop an exercise plan and carry it out over 12 weeks.
What is the Personal Fitness Merit Badge?
500
The highest rank in a Scout BSA Troop.
What is Eagle?