Life scout rank (Boy Scouts of America)

Life Scout is second highest rank attainable by a Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Life Scout ranks above Star and below Eagle.

Related Topics:
Boy Scouts of America - Star - Eagle

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Historically, Life Scout was originally lower then Star Scout. It was changed when it was decided that the five-pointed star of Star Scout better represented the 5 merit badges required for Life Scout, and the 2 were switched. Life Scout was earned by earning 10 required merit badges.

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