Life Scout Candidates
1. Read official Life Scout rank requirements in the Boy Scout Handbook.
2. Complete Life leadership requirement while a Star Scout by (select one of the following):
- Serving as a leader in Troop 174 for six months in one of the positions of responsibility listed in the Boy Scout Handbook.
- Serving as a Den Chief in a Cub Scout Pack for at least six months (see Den Chief requirements)
- Completing a leadership project assigned by Scoutmaster Frank Otte
3. Complete six hours of Scoutmaster-approved service work while a Star Scout. Note that work on Eagle Scout projects is considered pre-approved by troop leadership.
4. While a Star Scout, use the EDGE method to teach another Scout a scout skill.
5. Earn a total of eleven merit badges, including any seven from the required list for Eagle. (Required: First Aid; Citizenship in the Community; Citizenship in the Nation; Citizenship in the and World; Citizenship in Society; Communications; Personal Fitness; Environmental Science or Sustainability; Personal Management; Camping; Family Life; Cooking; Emergency Preparedness or Life Saving; and Swimming or Hiking or Cycling.)
6. Stay familiar with first aid and orienteering topics in the Boy Scout Handbook.
7. Keep all Merit Badge Blue Cards and rank advancement cards in “baseball card” sheets in a three-ring binder.
8. Meet BSA Troop 174 participation requirement.
9. When you have completed all of the above requirements, arrange to meet with Scoutmaster Frank Otte and bring your Boy Scout Handbook and a pen to the meeting. Please ask him to sign-off on the Life rank requirements and be prepared to provide documentation of your service hours and leadership activities. You will need a signed and completed Den Chief Form if you served as a Den Chief for your leadership activity. Once your Boy Scout Handbook has been signed by Mr. Otte you may sign up for the next Scoutmaster Conference/Board of Review event.
