Scout rank
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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.
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Requirement resources
2. New Youth Application: English and Spanish
3. Find a Scout troop near your home. Find your local council.
4. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
- "I pledge allegiance to the flag
- of the United States of America
- and to the republic for which it stands,
- one nation under God,
- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
5. See the Scout rank Workbook for diagrams of the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
6. See Square Knot and the Scout rank Workbook for step-by-step diagrams for tying a square knot.
- Animated Knots: Basic Scout Knots • Forty Scout knots • Special Knots • Sailing knots • Fishing knots • Folsoms Knots • Animatedknots.com • Great Animations • More Animated Knots • More great Animated Knots • Still more • Knot Videos • Basics Videos • Basics2
- Other Knot Links: Advanced knots • Ropers Knots Page • Climbing Knots • Fishing knots • Knots Index
7. Scout Oath or Promise - Scout Law - motto - slogan - Outdoor Code
8. See the Scout rank Workbook for the diagram of the Scout badge.
9. "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide"
10: Scoutmaster Conference - Explains that you don't "pass" a Scoutmaster Conference.
See also
![]() | Scouts BSA portal |
![]() | Varsity Scout portal |
External links
- BSA's Local Council Locater — The Local Council Locater (search engine by Zip Code) will help you find the Council that serves your area.
- Troop locator - Pack locator
- Boy Scout Joining Requirements
- Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents
Scout • Tenderfoot • Second Class • First Class • Star • Life • Eagle Scout • Eagle Palms
Boy Scouting ranks: Scout • Tenderfoot • Second Class • First Class • Star Scout • Life Scout • Eagle Scout Award
Varsity Scouting awards: Varsity Scout Letter • Denali Award