Troop Advancement Policy
Leadership Requirements

Purpose

The Troop Advancement Policy dated January 5, 1999, sets forth the Troop's policy for advancement with respect to merit badges. The purpose of this memorandum is to set forth the Troop's policy for meeting the leadership requirements for advancement in rank from First Class to Star, from Star to Life, and from Life to Eagle.

Leadership Requirements

In order to advance to Star, Life, and Eagle, a Scout is required to have held a leadership position. These are Den Chief, Patrol Leader, SPL, ASPL, JASM, Staff, and Instructor. The leadership requirements may also be satisfied by carrying out a Scoutmaster-assigned leadership project to help the Troop.

In Troop 212, it is most difficult for a Scout going for Star or Life to qualify in the PL, ASPL, SPL, JASM, and Staff positions. Thus Den Chief, Instructor, and Scoutmaster-assigned projects will be used.

To this end, First Class Scouts are encouraged to obtain Den Chief positions in Cub Scout Packs. Further, six (6) months after a Scout attains First Class, he will automatically be assigned the position of Instructor, which he will hold until he is a PL.

Advancement to Star

In order to advance to Star, a Scout will be required to meet these requirements:

	Merit Badges:	8 (see Troop Advancement Policy - Merit Badges and Time Sequences for specifics).
	Leadership:	While a First Class Scout: Give at least 2 skill instructions; or Serve as a Patrol Leader on a campout; or Serve as a Den Chief for at least 3 months.
	Scout Spirit:	Pass the Peer Review Board on this point.

Advancement to Life

In order to advance to Life, a Scout will be required to meet these requirements:

	Merit Badges:	14 (see Troop Advancement Policy - Merit Badges and Time Sequences for specifics).
	Leadership:	While a Star Scout: Give at least 2 skill instructions; or Give at least 1 skill instruction and serve as a Patrol Leader on a campout; or Serve as a Den Chief for at least 6 months.
	Scout Spirit:	Pass the Peer Review Board on this point.

Advancement to Eagle

In order to advance to Eagle, a Scout will be required to meet these requirements:

	Merit Badges:	21 (see Troop Advancement Policy - Merit Badges and Time Sequences for specifics).
	Leadership:	Serve as a Patrol Leader or a member of Staff at least 6 months before application is submitted.
	Scout Spirit:	Pass the Peer Review Board on this point.
	Eagle Service Project:	Complete an Eagle Service Project (see Paragraph 6 of the Troop Advancement Policy - Merit Badges and Time Sequences for requirements to start).

Peer Review Board

The Peer Review Board will consist of the ASPL, SPL, and JASM. They will meet at least 1 month prior to each Advancement Court of Honor and review and determine whether each candidate for advancement has the required Scout spirit to qualify him for advancement in rank. Any Scout who fails to qualify for advancement because he fails the Scout Spirit Peer Review, will be so advised prior to the Court by the Peer Review Board.