How to Earn the Rank of Life

Be active in your troop for at least 6 months as Star Scout.

 

Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath (promise) and Scout Law in your everyday life.

 

Earn 5 more merit badges ( so that you have 11 in all), including any 3 from the required list for Eagle.

 

While a Star Scout, take part in service projects totaling at least 6 hours of work. These projects must be approved by your Scoutmaster.

 

While a Star scout, serve actively 6 months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster-assigned leadership to help the troop/team):

        In a Boy Scout Troop: patrol leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, den Chief, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Bugler, Junior Assistant scoutmaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor.

         In a Varsity Scout team: captain, Co-captain, Program Manager, Squad Leader, Team Secretary, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, Den Chief.

Participate in a Scoutmaster Conference.

 

Complete the Board of Review.

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