[made Personal Fitness mandatory for the first time since
1972; dropped Safety and Sports as Eagle badges; added Hiking and Cycling as
optional Eagle badges]
Be active as a Life Scout for at least 6 months
Show Scout spirit
Earn 21 merit badges, including:
First Aid
Citizenship in the Community
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Communications
Personal Fitness
Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving
Environmental Science
Personal Management
Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling
Camping
Family Life
While a Life Scout, serve actively for 6 months in one
or more of the following positions of responsibility [assistant senior
patrol leader, chaplain aide, den chief, instructor, junior assistant
scoutmaster, librarian, patrol leader, quartermaster, scribe, senior patrol
leader, troop guide]
While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership
to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any
school, or your community
