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Encyclopedia > Eagle Scout rank (Boy Scouts of America)
Eagle Scout (BSA)
Medal Badge (Youth) Square Knot (Adult)

Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable by a Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and is also used as a title of a Scout who has achieved this honor. Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Boy Scouts of America The Boy Scouts of America Eagle badge image is a trademark of the Boy Scouts of America. ... Image File history File links Eagle Scout square knot patch File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Boy Scouts of America(BSA) is an organization designed for boys between the ages of seven and eighteen, and for both young men and women between the ages of 14 and 21, based in the United States of America, with some presence in other countries. ...


Eagle Scouts are expected to set an example for other Scouts. They are expected to become the leaders in life that they have demonstrated themselves to be in Scouting. The highly respected rank is considered to be a significant honor, is looked upon as an achievement even much later in life, and is held for life. About four percent of Scouts attain the rank. Eagle Scouts who enlist in the U.S. military may receive advanced rank in recognition of their achievements. The armed forces, also known as the armed services, of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Marine Corps United States Navy United States Air Force United States Coast Guard Approximately 1. ...


Eagle Scouts can join the National Eagle Scout Association, an organization that serves as a fellowship and communications board for all Eagle Scouts. The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is an organization of men who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. ...


The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, is a special award, awarded only to Eagle Scouts, for distinguished service in their profession and the community for a period of at least 25 years after earning the Eagle Scout rank. The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, is a special award, awarded only to Eagle Scouts, for distinguished service in his profession or to the community for a period of at least 25 years after earning his Eagle Scout rank. ...

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History

In 1911, Scouting's highest award was conceived of as the Wolf Award, but was quickly changed to Eagle Scout. The medal shown in the 1911 Handbook for Boys was a profile of an eagle in flight, but was changed to the current design before any were issued. The Boy Scouts is the official handbook of the Boy Scouts and the Boy Scouts of America. ...


Eagle Scout was originally a super merit badge awarded to any First Class Scout for earning 21 merit badges. In 1914, specific merit badges were required. Over the years, a requirement to perform community service evolved into a full-scale service project in 1965, along with a troop youth leadership requirement, which prevented adults from earning Eagle Scout (which was allowed previously). In 1972, the number of merit badges required increased to 24, but went back to 21 in 1978.[1] A sample merit badge sash: From left to right, starting at top; 1 Swimming, Mammal Study, Environmental Science; 2 Basketry, Wood Carving, Dog Care; 3 Wilderness Survival, Emergency Prepardness, Bird Study; 4 Public Speaking, Scholarship, Law; 5 Rifle Shooting, Archery, Metalwork; 6 Fish and Wildlife Management, Citizenship in the Nation... First Class Scout rank badge First Class Scout is a rank attainable by a Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and ranks above Second class and below Star. ...


On August 21, 1912, Arthur Rose Eldred of Oceanside, New York, became the first recipient of the Eagle Scout award, and the first of three generations of Eagle Scouts (his son and grandson are also Eagle Scouts).[2] [3] Since then more than one and a half million Boy Scouts have earned the rank. Many Eagle Scouts have become notable for their achivements and deeds. Oceanside is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Nassau County, New York. ... Eagle Scouts are those who have attained the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ...


Current requirements

The rank is awarded when the Scout:[4]

  • Has six months active tenure as a Life Scout.
  • Demonstrates Scout Spirit
  • Earns 21 merit badges, including 12 from the required list
  • Serves for six months as a leader in the troop, crew, or team
  • Plans, develops, and gives leadership to a service project. This is a major point of the award (and the requirement best known by the general public when the term "Eagle Scout" is mentioned): it demonstrates both leadership and a commitment to duty.
  • Takes part in a Scoutmaster conference.
  • Completes an Eagle Scout Board of Review.

Scouts with a permanent mental or physical disability may use alternate requirements, based on the Scout's abilities, and approved by the council. Eagle Scout may be awarded posthumously, if and only if, all requirements are completed before death. A board of review may be held and the awarded presented to the Scout's family. Life Scout rank badge. ... In the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), a Board of Review is a commission charged with interviewing a Scout to verify that he has successfully completed the requirements for an advancement in rank. ...


After Eagle Scout is awarded, Eagle Palms may be earned. Eagle Palms are the final distinctions of rank beyond Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. ...


Insignia and apparel

The Eagle Scout medal is worn on the left shirt pocket flap of the Boy Scout Field Uniform. The medal is usually only worn on ceremonial occasions, and can be worn by both youth and adults. The Eagle Scout badge is worn on the left shirt pocket by youth Scouts.[5][6]


Adult leaders who earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a youth may wear the square knot on their uniform, sewn above the left shirt pocket. The medal may be worn with the knot on special occasions.


Venturers who have earned Eagle Scout may wear the insignia on the Venturer Field Uniform.


Other apparel includes a lapel pin for civilian attire, a tie tac for the father of an Eagle Scout and a pin for the mother. A varity of caps, belt buckles, neckerchiefs and slides, jackets, t-shirts and other official items are also available.


Awards similar to Eagle Scout

As Eagle Scout is the highest award in BSA's Boy Scout program, it is considered comparable both to the highest awards in other BSA programs as well as to the highest awards in other Scouting organizations.


In other BSA programs

US Cub Scout Emblem The Cub Scouts, often known simply as Cubs, is the section of the Scouting movement for children between the ages of around 8–11 (depending on the country). ... This term should not be confused with the BSAs Venture program for older Boy Scouts. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Sea Scout. ...

In other Scouting organizations

Eagle Scout is the highest rank awarded to a Boy Scout or a Senior Scout in the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. ... The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP), or Kapatirang Scout ng Pilipinas in Filipino, is the National Scout Association for boys and young men of the Philippines. ... The Queens Scout or Kings Scout Award is the second highest youth award achievable in the scouting movement in several countries (the highest honour being the Baden-Powell Award). ... The Gold Award is the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts of the USA, and is considered comparable to the Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts. ... The Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a youth organization for girls in the United States based on the Scouting principles developed by Robert Baden-Powell. ...

See also

Eagle Scouts are those who have attained the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... The following is a list of requirements for Boy Scout rank advancement in the Boy Scouts of America. ...

References

  1. ^  Peterson, Robert (November–December 2002). Evolution of the Eagle Scout Award. Scouting Magazine.
  2. ^  BSA’s First Eagle Scout: Arthur Rose Eldred
  3. ^  [[|Ray, Mark]] () ({{{Month}}} Winter 2005). [ Eagle Scout Heritage Celebration Brings History to Life]. Eagletter Vol:31 (No:3): pp: 8–9. .
  4. ^  Historical Eagle Scout requirements
  5. ^  Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet, Boy Scouts of America, 2000, Item #34283
  6. ^  Insignia Guide, Boy Scouts of America, 2000, Item #33066B

External links


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Life Highest rank, after Eagle Scout is awarded, Eagle Palms may be earned

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Southern Sierra Council - Boy Scouts of America (784 words)
The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also as he enters higher education, business or industry, and community service.
The decision regarding whether a Scout has met the required standards to qualify for rank advancement begins with the troop and, for the Eagle Scout rank, is approved by the district, local council, and finally, the National Council.
The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award was established in 1969 to acknowledge Eagle Scouts who have distinguished themselves in business, professions, and service to their country.
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The Boy Scouts of all nations constitute one of the most wholesome and significant movements in the world's history and you have been chosen worthy of this high rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
You are a marked man. As an Eagle Scout, you have assumed a solemn obligation to do your duty to God, to country, to your fellow Scouts and to humanity.
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