All requirements for the Scout rank must be completed as a member
of a troop or as a Lone Scout. If you have already completed these
requirements as part of the Webelos Scouting Adventure, simply
demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your Scoutmaster or other
designated leader after joining the troop.
1a. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto,
and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning.
1b. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe some ways you have
shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law,
Scout motto, and Scout slogan.
1c. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain
when they should be used.
1d. Describe the First Class Scout badge and tell what each
part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class
Scout badge.
1e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. In your own words,
explain what the Outdoor Code means to you.
1f. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own
words, explain its meaning.
2. After attending at least one Scout troop meeting,
do the following:
2a. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.
2b. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement.
2c. Describe what the Scouts BSA ranks are and how they are earned.
2d. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.
3a. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that
are used in your troop.
3b. Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell.
Explain how these items create patrol spirit.
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These rank requirements are official as of Jan. 1, 2021. If a Scout has started
work toward a rank before that date using requirements that were current
before Jan. 1, 2021, except as noted below, the Scout may complete that rank
using the old requirements. Any progress toward a rank that is begun after
Jan. 1, 2021, must use the requirements as they are presented on this webpage.
SCOUT
Rank Requirements
4a. Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line
hitch. Explain how each knot is used.
4b. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and
fuse the ends of different kinds of rope.
5. Tell what you need to know about pocketknife safety.
6. 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.
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7. Since joining the troop and while working on the Scout rank,
participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
Notes: The requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks may be worked on simultaneously;
however, these ranks must be earned in sequence.
Alternative requirements for the Scout rank are available for Scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the
criteria listed in the Scouts BSA Requirements book.
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If your family does not have internet access at home AND you do not have ready internet access at school or another
public place or via a mobile device, the Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your Scoutmaster in
consultation with your parent or guardian.
