Youth members of the Boy Scouts of America, a U.S.-based organisation, may earn awards based on activities within an area of study. These awards are called merit badges, and are earned by completing a list of requirements. The requirements are periodically updated. Each merit badge has a pamphlet published by the Boy Scouts of America associated with it; the pamphlet contains information on completing the requirements for the badge. Certain merit badges are required in order to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Merit badges are displayed on a sash worn as part of the Boy Scout uniform. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is an organization for boys between the ages of 7 and 18, 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 Scout is the highest rank attainable by a Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... A typical Class A Uniform, with Merit Badge Sash // Basic uniform The standard Scout uniform, worn by Scouts and adult leaders, includes: A tan button-up shirt, with two front pockets and shoulder epaulets. ...

The current merit badge system began in 1979; three merit badges have not been updated since that time – Athletics, Mammal Study and Pulp and Paper. The most recent new merit badges are Nuclear Science, created in 2005 as a redesigned Atomic Energy badge, Snow Sports, created in 1999 as a redesigned Skiing merit badge, and Fly Fishing, split off from the Fishing merit badge. The most recent completely new merit badges are Archaeology and Entrepeneurship. The Boy Scouts of America are, as of 2005, field-testing a Hunting merit badge ^[1]. There are many discontinued merit badges.

Merit badge sash: From left to right, starting at top; 1 Swimming, Mammal Study, Environmental Science; 2 Basketry, Indian Lore, 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, Orienteering; 7 Citizenship in the Community, Communications, Personal Management; 8 Soil and Water Conservation, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Lifesaving; 9 Forestry, Citizenship in the World, Safety

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References

• ^  "Helping Scouts Advance". Merit Badge Research Center. URL accessed on September 26, 2005. (general information)
• "Current Merit Badge Pamphlet and Merit Badge Requirement Revision Dates". US Scouts.org. URL accessed on September 26, 2005. (dates of revision)
• "Merit Badges, Past and Present". Scouters' Pages. URL accessed on September 26, 2005. (dates of creation)

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List of merit badges in the Boy Scouts of America

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