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Second-class Requirement Sign-offs
Good afternoon! Please tell me who exactly can sign off on a requirement to reach 2nd class. Is it any responsible adult not related to the scout? Thank you!
Posted by
Renee Voss on August 20, 2009 10:56
Renee - generally all rank advancement requirements are signed off under the authority of the Scoutmaster and his/her delegates, which could be an Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Guide, or long-term camp leader. It would be very unusual for requirements to be signed off by anyone else without prior approval/delegation of that authority from the Scoutmaster. Scoutmasters have ultimate responsibility for rank advancement and the Troop Committee has the same for merit badges.
Posted by
Doug Rose on
August 20, 2009 11:31
Additionally, some troops allow Scouts who are at least First Class to sign off as well.