The first rank that EVERY boy MUST earn when entering the Cub Scouting Program is the Bobcat rank.
To earn the Bobcat rank the new Cub Scout must do the following:
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean, and reverent.
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight
"WE'll BE LOyal Scouts "
"Do Your Best"
The above items are the basic information that ALL Cub Scouts must learn, which is why EVERY Scout who enters into Cub Scouting MUST earn the Bobcat Badge. They only needs to complete the course once in their Cub Scout career.