What are the Ranks?

	Scout is the first rank that a boy achieves upon entering Boy Scouts, after completing the entering requirements.
Tenderfoot rank requires learning skills, and some participation in Troop activities, including service projects as well as overnight camping.
	Second Class rank requires more knowledge of outdoor skills, and greater participation with all of the troop's activities.
First Class rank requires many nights of overnight camping and outdoor activities with the troop. The boy is ready to begin work on Merit badges, and also assume a variety of leadership positions within the troop.
	Star rank indicates that a boy is working diligently toward the higher ranks of Boy Scouting. He is achieving more Merit badges now, and is looking toward more challenging skills and outings.
Life rank requires that the boy has achieved many Merit badges, has taken several troop leadership positions, and has participated in many service projects and overnight outings.
	Eagle is the highest rank that a boy can achieve in Boy Scouting. It signifies the highest commitment by a young man to make a goal in life and to work to achieve that goal. Only about 2 percent of all Boy Scouts make Eagle rank.