Advancement in Scouts is achieved by moving up the ranks and by earning merit badges.
Ranks
The ranks in order are: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle.
![Scout Patch](/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/scout-rank-badge.gif)
![star_color](/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/star-rank-badge.gif)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tenderfoot-rank-badge.gif)
![life_color](/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/life-rank-badge.gif)
![second_class_color](/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/second-class-rank-badge.gif)
![eagle badge](http://www.troop308omaha.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/eagle-badge.jpg)
![first_class_color](/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/first-class-rank-badge.gif)
![Eagle-Palms](http://www.troop308omaha.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Eagle-Palms.gif)
Merit Badges
Merit Badges are awards earned based on activities in a particular area of study or interest.
![](http://www.troop308omaha.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/250px-MertiBadgeSash.jpg)
Merit Badge Counselors help guide scouts so they can earn their merit badges. Become a Merit Badge Counselor