Requirement · part of 9.0.2.12. Four things that are not true
9.0.2.12. Nobody may set a minimum number of hours
Required Often forgotten
No unit, district, council or individual may place any requirement or standard on hours spent. Scouting America collects the data only because it points to a level of excellence in achieving the aim related to citizenship.
Notes and warnings
Warning. There is no minimum number of hours, has never been one, and no unit, district, council or individual may create one. The figure recorded on the report is data, not a threshold.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 9.0.2.12 · No unit, district, council or individual may place a requirement on hours spent.