Scout
The Scout rank is the first rank of Boy Scouts.
To complete the rank, a new Scout must be able to repeat the Pledge of Allegiance, demonstrate the Scout sign, salute and handshake, tie a square knot, and describe the Scout badge. Finally, he must understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
Tenderfoot
Tenderfoot is the second rank of Boy Scouts. A Scout can complete requirements for any other rank in virtually any order, but the ranks must be earned in sequence (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle). To earn the Tenderfoot rank, a Scout must complete requirements dealing with camping, hiking, the American Flag, the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan, the patrol method, the buddy system, physical fitness, plants, and first aid.
Second Class
Second Class is the third rank of Boy Scouts. A Scout can complete requirements for any other rank in virtually any order, but the ranks must be earned in sequence (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle). To earn the Second-Class rank, a Scout must complete requirements dealing with orienteering, camping, wood tools, cooking, a flag ceremony, a service project, wildlife, first aid, swimming, drug and alcohol prevention, and personal safety.
First Class
First Class is the fourth rank of Boy Scouts. A Scout can complete requirements for any other rank in virtually any order, but the ranks must be earned in sequence (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle). To earn the First-Class rank, a Scout must complete requirements dealing with orienteering, camping, cooking, constitutional rights, plants, knots, lashings, swimming, recruitment, and the Internet.
Star
Star is the fifth rank of Boy Scouts. A Scout can complete requirements for any other rank in virtually any order, but the ranks must be earned in sequence (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle). The requirements for the Star rank are much different than the previous ranks. To earn the Star rank, a Scout must be active in their Troop and Patrol for at least 4 months after earning First Class, earn 6 merit badges, including 4 from those required for Eagle, complete service projects totaling at least 6 hours of work, and actively serve in a leadership position in the Troop for at least 4 months.
Life
Life is the sixth rank of Boy Scouts. A Scout can complete requirements for any other rank in virtually any order, but the ranks must be earned in sequence (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle). The requirements for the Life rank are similar to those of the Star rank. To earn the Life rank, a Scout must be active in their Troop and Patrol for at least 6 months after earning Star, earn 5 additional merit badges beyond those earned for Star (total of 11), including 3 more from those required for Eagle, complete service projects totaling at least 6 hours of work, and actively serve in a leadership position in the Troop for at least 6 months.
The Star, Life and Eagle ranks require scouts to “serve actively” in a position of responsibility. In order to receive approval for the rank requirement related to being "active" a Scout must be a registered member of Troop 38 for the full period and attend the percentage of troop events as determined for the period by the Scoutmaster. The standard is currently 75% of regular troop meetings, 65% of PLC meetings and 50% of troop campouts, a failure to do so may lead to the scout attempting to meet the requirement during the next leadership cycle.
In addition, the scout is responsible for obtaining an approved mentor through the Scoutmaster and working with their mentor to define and meet the goals set for their term. It is the scout's responsibility to actively meet and communicate with their mentor, the mentor is there to guide the scout, the scout must take the lead in this process which includes scheduling regular meetings with their mentor and providing updates on their goals throughout the leadership period.
While parents may be included on communications between the mentor and the scout for YPT compliance, or transporting the scout to meetings with their mentor, the parent is not to actively participate in the meeting, make requests or give guidance to the mentor.