Tenderfoot/Second/First
o Complete requirements per the Scout Handbook. Make sure the handbook is signed by a Scoutmaster or Qualified Scout.
o Pass Scoutmaster Conference (Scoutmaster must sign Handbook).
o Pass Board of Review. Conducted by three or more members of the Troop Advancement Committee. Scout must be in full uniform and have Handbook, fully signed. Sign up on sign-up sheets.
o Receive rank advancement (after processing).

Merit Badges (MB)
o Obtain merit badge card from scoutmaster with counselor assignment.
o Contact counselor (discuss requirements).
o Get merit badge pamphlet.
o Complete requirements (see merit badge pamphlet).
o Meet with counselor as requested (have work approved, card signed).
o Give completed card to scoutmaster.
o Receive merit badge (after processing).

Star/Life/Eagle
o Complete requirements per Scout Handbook. Make sure the Handbook is signed.
o Pass scoutmaster conference (Scoutmaster must sign Handbook).
o Pass Board of Review. Conducted by three or more members of the Troop Advancement Committee. Scout must be in full uniform and have Handbook, fully signed. Sign up on sign-up sheets.
o Receive rank advancement (after processing).

Parents are not allowed to sign-off merit badges or scout skills except Home Repairs Merit Badge and scout skills as designated by the Scoutmaster.