Transitioning to the 2016 Boy Scout Requirements
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Transitioning to the 2016 Boy Scout Requirements BSA National has release an advanced copy of the 2016 Boy Scout advancement requirements. A comparison of current to new requirements starts on page three. The new requirements become effective January 1st, 2016. This information is released so unit leaders have adequate time to plan their Scouts’ transition. Timing for the release and implementation of the new requirements will be as follows: May 2015 New Boy Scout requirements released (at National Annual Meeting) Summer 2015 New requirements will be reviewed in detail in Philmont Training Center conferences (schedule TBA) Fall 2015 New requirement information shared via Advancement News, roundtables, and DAC advancement newsletters January 1, 2016 New requirements become effective2016 Boy Scout Handbook #34554 released January 2016 2016 Boy Scout Requirements # 616334 book released (Units should purchase a copy each January) Beginning work in the new requirements will be determined by the Scout’s joining date or current rank as of January 1, 2016 as follows: For 2016: Boys joining on or after Jan. 1, 2016 MUST use the new requirements. Boys who have joined prior to Jan. 1, 2016: Who are working on the Scout badge MAY continue to work on the existing requirements, but MUST convert to the new requirements upon completion of the Scout badge. Who are working on Tenderfoot through First Class MAY continue to work on the existing requirements, but MUST convert to the new requirements upon attaining First Class. Who have completed First Class MAY complete the rank they are currently working on in the existing requirements, but then MUST convert to the new requirements for subsequent ranks. For 2017: All Scouts MUST use the new requirements regardless of rank. Transition paths for each rank are shown on the flow diagram below. It is important to monitor each Scouts rank progress and to strongly encourage them to complete any current rank requirements before January 1, 2017. Scouts who fail to advance will need to satisfy all of the new ranks requirements. This will require some rework and additional requirements to me be met. Note: Once Scouts transition to the new hand book it is important to communicate to the Scouts and their parents that the current handbook (rank requirement section starting at page 432) must be saved to document advancement of lower ranks. Scouts who seek the rank of Eagle Scout will need to produce signed evidence that each rank requirement has been met. See Guide to Advancement http://www.scouting.org/Home/GuideToAdvancement.aspx. 1 | P a g e 2015 2016 2017 New Boy Boy Scout Rank Advancement Transition 2015, 2016 and 2017 Legend: Joins Scouts 2015 Requirements 2016 Requirements Continue with current reqts Earning Scout New Boy Must Use New Joins Scouts requirements Earns No Earns No Complete Using Rank Rank New requirements Yes Must Use New Yes requirements Continue with current reqts No No Continue Continue Earning Earns with Earning with Earns Earning Earns No Complete Using nd st Tenderfoot Scout Rank current 2 Class Scout current Rank 1 Class Scout Rank New requirements reqts reqts Continue with current reqts Elect to use new requirements Elect to Use New Yes Must Use New Requirements requirements No Continue Earning Earns with Earning Earns No Complete Using nd st 2 Class Scout Rank current 1 Class Scout Rank New requirements reqts Continue with current reqts Elect to use new requirements Elect to Use New Yes Must Use New Requirements requirements Earning Earns No Complete Using 1st Class Scout Rank New requirements Continue with current reqts Yes Must Use New requirements Earning Earns No Complete Using Star Scout Rank New requirements Continue with current reqts Yes Must Use New requirements Earning Earns No Complete Using Life Scout Rank New requirements Continue with current reqts Yes Must Use New requirements Earning Earns No Complete Using Eagle Scout Rank New requirements Continue with current reqts Yes Earning Palms Earning Earns No Complete Using Palms Rank New requirements Yes Earning Rank advancement in 2015 Rank advancement in 2016 -2017 flows down this column flows left to right Palms 2 | P a g e Boy Scout Requirements – effective Jan. 1, 2016 Comparison to Current Requirements NOTE: No text in the right column indicates a new requirement. Please send questions and comments to [email protected]. Scout Rank Requirements—Comparable to the required Arrow of Light adventure, “Scouting Adventure” NOTE: Scout is not currently a rank, but will become a rank effective Jan. 1, 2016. NEW SCOUT RANK REQUIREMENTS CURRENT JOINING REQUIREMENTS All requirements for the Scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop. If you Meet the age requirements. Be a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has have already completed these requirements as part of the Webelos Scouting Adventure, completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 simply demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your Scoutmaster or other designated years old, but is not yet 18 years old. leader after joining the troop. 1. Complete all of the items below. a. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise, Scout Law, motto, slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning. and slogan, and the Outdoor Code. b. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. c. Give the Boy Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they should Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. be used. d. Describe the First Class Scout badge and tell what each part stands for. Describe the Scout badge. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge. e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. In your own words, explain what the Outdoor Code means to you. f. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. its meaning. 2 After attending at least one Boy Scout troop meeting, do the following: a. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership. b. Describe the four steps of Boy Scout advancement. c. Describe what the ranks in Boy Scouting are and how they are earned. 3 | P a g e NEW SCOUT RANK REQUIREMENTS CURRENT JOINING REQUIREMENTS d. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned. 3. Do the following: a. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop. b. Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain Recite your patrol name, your patrol yell, and describe your patrol flag or how these items create patrol spirit. emblem. [PREVIOUSLY IN TENDERFOOT] 4. Do the following: a. Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot). Explain how each knot is used. Demonstrate that you know how to tie the following knots and tell what their uses are: two half hitches and the taut-line hitch. [PREVIOUSLY IN TENDERFOOT] b. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends Demonstrate how to whip and fuse the ends of a rope. [PREVIOUSLY IN of different kinds of rope. TENDERFOOT] 5. Demonstrate your knowledge of pocketknife safety 6. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide. Chip Award for your grade.1 7. Since joining the troop and while working on Scout rank, participate in a Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Scoutmaster conference. NOT USED (Youth will already have joined the troop): Find a Scout troop near your home. Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference NOTE: For Varsity Scouts working on Boy Scout requirements, replace “troop” with “team” and “Scoutmaster” with “Varsity Scout Coach.” 1 If your family does not have Internet access at home AND you do not have ready Internet access at school or another public place or via a mobile device, the Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your Scoutmaster in consultation with your parent or guardian. 4 | P a g e Tenderfoot Rank Requirements NEW TENDERFOOT REQUIREMENTS CURRENT REQUIREMENTS CAMPING and OUTDOOR ETHICS 1a. Present yourself to your leader, prepared for an overnight camping trip. Show Present yourself to your leader, properly dressed, before going on an overnight the personal and camping gear you will use. Show the right way to pack and camping trip. Show the camping gear you will use. Show the right way to pack carry it. and carry it. 1b. Spend at least one night on a patrol or troop campout. Sleep in a tent you have Spend at least one night on a patrol or troop campout. Sleep in a tent you have helped pitch. helped pitch. 1c. Explain the principles of the Outdoor Code and tell how you practiced them on a campout or outing. COOKING 2a. On the campout, assist in preparing one of the meals. Tell why it is important On the campout, assist in preparing and cooking one of your patrol’s meals. Tell for each patrol member to share in meal preparation and cleanup.