Rank Advancement - Merit Badge

The Boy Scout advancement program is subtle. It places a series of challenges in front of a scout in a manner that is fun and educational. As scouts meet these challenges, they achieve the aims of Boy Scouting. The scout advances and grows in the Boy Scout phases of the program in the same way a plant grows by receiving nourishment in the right environment. The Troop adults should provide the right environment for adequate advancement.

One of the greatest needs of young men is confidence. There are three kinds of confidence that young men need: in themselves, in peers, and in leaders. Educators and counselors agree that the best way to build confidence is through measurement. Self-confidence is developed by measuring up to a challenge or a standard. Peer confidence develops when the same measuring system is used for everyone -- when all must meet the same challenge to receive equal recognition. Confidence in leaders comes about when there is consistency in measuring -- when leaders use a single standard of fairness. For more information on advancement click BSA

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Purpose of a Board of Review

The members of a Board of Review should have the following objectives in mind:

To make sure the Scout has completed the requirements for the rank.

To see how good an experience the Scout is having in the unit.

To encourage the Scout to progress further.

Additionally, the Board of Review provides "quality control" on advancement within the unit, it provides an opportunity for the Scout to develop and practice those skills needed in a interview situation, and it is an opportunity for the Scout to review his accomplishments.

The Board of Review is an opportunity to review of the Scout's attitudes, accomplishments and his acceptance of Scouting's ideals. A Scout must complete a Board of Review for each Rank in the program. Troop 135's Committee Policy requires each scout to complete a "Recommendation Form" before the Review. The Scout must present this Form at the start of each Board of Review. This form should be signed by a person that is not a family member. A copy of the form may be obtained from the Committee Chairperson or advancement Chairperson at the Troop Meeting, or download the form in acrobat reader format (PDF) by clicking the link below.

Recommendation Form (Click)

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