2010 Rank Requirement Changes
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The
centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will soon be available, and wi=
th
the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effe=
ct
as of January 1, 2010.
Tenderfoot
A
Scout must teach another person how to tie a square knot using the EDGE mod=
el
(explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable). He must also be able to discuss =
four
specific examples of how he lived the points of the Scout Law in his daily
life.
Second Class
A
Scout must discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and explain the factors=
to
consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent. =
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He
must explain what respect is due the flag of the United States.
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He
must again discuss four examples of how he lived four different points of t=
he
Scout Law in his daily life.
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He
must earn an amount of money agreed upon by the Scout and his parents and s=
ave
at least 50 percent of it.
First Class
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An
additional requirement to the 10 separate troop/patrol activities states he
must demonstrate the principles of Leave No Trace on these outings.
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He
must discuss four more examples of how he lived the remaining four points of
the Scout Law in his daily life.
Life
A
Scout must use the EDGE model to teach a younger Scout a specified skill.
Star, Life, and Eagle=
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Troop
Webmaster and Leave No Trace trainer are two new leadership positions.=