New Boy Scout Rank
Requirements (Effective January 1, 2008)
The following changes
to Boy Scout rank requirements were approved and will become effective January
1, 2008. These changes will help advance the importance of Youth Protection
training beyond initial Boy Scout joining requirements, and keep youth
informed and actively engaged in understanding the key elements of personal
safety and protection. NOTE: These changes will be published in the 2008
Boy Scout Requirements book and the 11th edition of The Boy
Scout Handbook.
Tenderfoot Rank
Revised requirement 9:
Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to
your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Describe what a
bully is and how you should respond to one.
Second Class Rank
New requirement 8b:
Explain the three R's of personal safety and protection.
First Class Rank
New requirement 12:
Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use
of the Internet. Describe a cyber-bully and how you should respond to one.
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