Bobcat badge

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Cub Scout Bobcat Rank

Bobcat Badge Target age group: All new Cub Scouts Created: 1938 Current status: Active Latest Requirements Revision: Latest Handbook Revision: n/a Previous rank: none Next rank: any Cub Scout rank

The Bobcat badge is the first rank earned by every boy in Cub Scouting. All boys will first work on their Bobcat badge to complete the Cub Scout joining requirements. Once the Bobcat badge requirements have been completed, the Cub Scout will continue with the age appropriate program.

History

The Bobcat rank was introduced in 1938 as the entry-level rank for every new Cub. The badge was a pin that was to be worn on civilian clothing and was not officially approved to be worn on the uniform shirt until 1959. In late 1972, the Bobcat pin was replaced with an embroidered rank patch and the Wolf and Bear rank badges were updated to the designs currently in use.

Bobcat badge requirements

Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means. Say the Cub Scout Motto. Tell what it means. Show the Cub Scout Salute. Tell what it means. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide—Bobcat Requirements. The text of these requirements may be locked. In that case, they can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.

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Cub Scout Advancement

Bobcat • Tiger • Wolf • Bear • Webelos • Arrow of Light