Rank Advancements explained
The advancement program is often considered to be divided into two phases:
The first phase, called Trail to First Class or TFC, consists of the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, and is designed to teach the scouts scoutcraft skills. It also teaches scouts how to participate in a group and to learn self-reliance.
The scout badge is awarded when the scout demonstrates a rudimentary knowledge of the scouting ideals and program. Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class have progressively harder requirements in the areas of scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth, and scout spirit.
The second phase, called Trail to Eagle or TTE, consists of the ranks of Star, Life, and Eagle, and is designed to develop leadership skills and allow the scout to explore potential vocations and avocations through the merit badge program.
The Star and Life ranks require that the scout serve in a position of responsibility and perform community service. Except for the scout rank, all ranks require that the candidate participate in a scoutmaster conference and pass a board of review.
Scheduling contacts
Scoutmaster conference scheduling:
Troop 624B Contact: Scoutmaster Mr. MillsEmail: scoutmasterb@troop624.com
Troop 624GContact: Scoutmaster Mrs. ReedEmail: scoutmasterg@troop624.com Crew 624 Contact: Joann Hollingsworth Email: ScoutingMojo@gmail.com
Board of review scheduling:Troop 624B Contact: Mr. GeorgeEmail: advancementb@troop624.com
Troop 624GContact: Mrs. Curtis & Mrs. ReedEmail: advancementg@troop624.com