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What if the account confirmation fails?

Try logging into your account, clicking on the my preferences link, and resending the confirmation email. If you are not receiving confirmation emails, either you provided an incorrect email address or the emails sent out to you are being blocked by a spam prevention system. You'll need to check your spam system to find out.

Where are all ranks, awards, badges, and electives?

From the Main Page, you are no more than three clicks away from over 500 ranks, badges and awards,

Can I post your files on another web site?

No. Please link to the resources here instead of reposting them. The requirements and workbooks are constantly changing. See the MeritBadgeDotOrg:Copyright policy.

Do you have DOC, PDF, and ZIP versions of the worksheets?

Yes. Choose either Merit Badge Worksheets, Cub Scout Belt Loops, or Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets. Then click on the links to download a single DOC or PDF file or a zip of all files. You can share these file but not post them on other sites. See the MeritBadgeDotOrg:Copyright policy.

Can I add a link to my web site?

Yes, if it meets the Criteria for acceptable external links policy. In short, a link must be to a reputable site with content appropriate for youth. The link cannot be to an answer key or cheat sheet. Help us add resource links for every requirement.

Can you help with Advancement related questions?

Yes. Here are dozens of topics taken directly from the Advancement Policies and Boy Scout Requirements:

Advancement Policies
Advancement Boy Scouts  (Ranks) Merit Badges  FAQ  (Worksheets)
Rules and Regulations First Class-First Year Time Extensions
 What is Scout Spirit? Active?  Scoutmaster Conferences Courts of Honor
When is a Scout in Uniform? Boards of Review Advancement in Summer Camp
Scouts with Special Needs  12 Steps From Life to Eagle   Cub Scouts  (Ranks)  (Worksheets) 
Service Projects Eagle Scout Project Varsity   (Ranks)
Books & References Appealing a Decision Venturing & Sea Scouts  
Source: Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures #33088 © 1989, 2007 Printing

If new requirements are released, which requirements should I use?

“ The requirements listed in this book [Boy Scout Requirements] might not match those in the Boy Scout Handbook and the merit badge pamphlets because this publication is updated only on an annual basis. Any number of merit badge pamphlets may be revised throughout the year; others are simply reprinted until a revision becomes necessary.

The requirements in this book [Boy Scout Requirements] are the official requirements of the Boy Scouts of America. However, if a Scout has already started working on a merit badge when a new edition for that pamphlet is introduced, he should should continue to use the same merit badge pamphlet to earn the badge. He should fulfill the requirements listed in the pamphlet he was using when he began. In other words, the Scout need not start all over again with the new pamphlet and possibly revised requirements."

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— Boy Scout Requirements #33215, inside front cover

Do you have the merit badge pamphlets available on-line?

No. They are protected by copyright law. Instead our goal is to provide resource links for every requirement of every award. See Citizenship in the Nation or Radio Merit Badges for examples. Here are tips for building Merit Badge Pamphlet Libraries.

What are the latest merit badge pamphlet revision dates?

The BSA publishes a list of the latest Merit Badge Pamphlet Revision Dates in the back of every new merit badge pamphlet or requirements book. We include this on the Merit Badge Worksheets page.

Is there anything I can do to help more Scouts earn merit badges?

Yes. Become a Merit Badge Counselor in your local council. Also, please help us with our goal of providing resource links for every requirement of every award.

How do I find a merit badge counselor? Do you have a list of counselors for my area?

Check with your local council.

Can you tell me how to put patches on the uniform and the merit badge sash?

See: Uniform


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