Introduction to Advancement

Troop 195 is committed to a scouts’ learning, growth, and development. Advancement is the process whereby a scout learns, understands, and demonstrates the core principles that Scouting embodies. Advancement is measured through completion of merit badges, and rank levels. This growth and advancement, and zest for learning, is a major component of Scouting. Being a better person, a better citizen, and a better leader are core to advancement.

A scout starts his journey at the level of Scout and moves through the first three ranks – Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. These ranks cover learning activities such as camping skills, first aid, and leadership activities. Following achievement of First Class rank, the scout can achieve the rank of Star and then Life. At these two higher ranks, a significant number of merit badges are required as well as a clear demonstration of leadership.

The final step in the advancement process is achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. This requires completion of merit badges, clear demonstration of leadership, and completion of a community service project.

Legacy of Advancement: Troop 195 Eagle Scouts

Troop 195 has had more than 70 scouts advance to the rank of Eagle Scout over the past six decades. These scouts have gone on to attend college, volunteer in their local communities, and embody the best principles represented by Scouting and of an Eagle Scout. Troop 195 Eagle Scouts serve their local community with volunteer ambulances, as coaches of local baseball teams, and as adult leaders of their local scout troops. They join a long brotherhood of Eagle Scouts that includes Neil Armstrong, Mayor Bloomberg, Hank Aaron, Robert Gates, and Bill Bradley.

If you are considering joining our Troop, we hope you will do so and begin your journey of advancement, learning, and growth. All of us in the Troop 195 family are ready to support you in your journey, The following chart identifies all the young men that have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout over the history of Troop 195.