The information below can be used to help you with the various requirements for this rank, however your Scout Book is your best resource when working towards any rank.

1. Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 4 months as a First Class Scout.
2. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath (Promise) and Scout Law in your everyday life.
3. Earn 6 merit badges, including 4 from the required list for Eagle.
4. While a First Class Scout, take part in service projects totaling at least 6 hours of work. These projects must be approved by your Scoutmaster.
5. While a First Class Scout, serve actively 4 months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster-assigned leadership project to help the troop):
   • Patrol Leader
   • Assistant Patrol Leader
   • Senior Patrol Leader
   • Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
   • Troop Guide
   • OA Troop Representative
   • Den Chief
   • Scribe
   • Librarian
   • Historian
   • Quartermaster
   • Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
   • Chaplain Aide
   • Instructor
6. Take Part in a Scoutmaster Conference.
7. Complete your Board of Review.