New Boy Scout Rank Requirements
(Effective January 1, 2008)
The following changes to Boy Scout rank requirements were approved and will become effective January 1, 2008. These changes will help advance the importance of Youth Protection training beyond initial Boy Scout joining requirements, and keep youth informed and actively engaged in understanding the key elements of personal safety and protection. NOTE: These changes will be published in the 2008 Boy Scout Requirements book and the 11th edition of The Boy Scout Handbook.
Tenderfoot Rank
Revised requirement 9:
Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Describe what a bully is and how you should respond to one.
Second Class Rank
New requirement 8b:
Explain the three R's of personal safety and protection.
First Class Rank
New requirement 12:
Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use of the Internet. Describe a cyber-bully and how you should respond to one.
New Eagle Scout Application
The new printing of the Eagle Scout Rank Application, No. 58-728, has a notable change. Now, under Requirement 5, the name of the candidate’s Eagle project is required, as well as the grand total of hours devoted to it (from page 10 of the Eagle Scout Leadership Project Workbook). The new application will be required beginning May 1, 2008.
The information about Eagle projects will be entered along with other information from Eagle Scout rank applications.
Download the new Eagle Scout Application
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