One of the primary methods used in the Scouting movement is the recognition of achievement, both for youth and adults. The recognition may be in the form of rank, arrow points, merit badges or embroidered knots on a field uniform. In the South Texas Council, the Council Advancement Committee is responsible for the many phases of recognition.

Advancement Process

The advancement process may seem, to a new Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Venturer, as a pretty straight-forward process. The Scout`s handbook details the things to be done. The Scout does them, gets signed off, and gets recognized for his achievements.

A new adult unit leader may find the process a bit more intimidating, there are many helps and guidelines to explain the adult Scouter`s responsibility for advancement in the unit contained in the leaders guide for each respective program. Advancement on the unit level involves all of the adults in one aspect or another. Each adult has a responsibility, however indirect, to insure that each member advances.

INTERNET ADVANCEMENT IS HERE!

Process ranks and awards for your unit On-Line, at your convenience! Use Internet Advancement for the following:
Add ranks, merit badges, awards and update information on existing advancements (except the Eagle Scout rank). Other exciting features of Internet Advancement include the ability to print a unit roster, an advancement summary, and temporary membership cards. For more information and instructions...

Start using Internet Advancement today!

ADVANCEMENT GUIDELINES FOR PAPERWORK

Boys who have achieved the Boy Scout First Class rank are eligible to continue their advancement to Eagle Scout as  a Member of a Venture Crew or Sea Scout Ship.  It is NOT required that they be dual registered in a Troop to continue their advancement to Eagle Scout.

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