Approval
7.0.4.7. If it remains clear the requirements could not have been met
Required
Then the merit badge is not reported and not awarded, and it does not count toward advancement. In most cases, the Guide says, a fair and friendly approach means a Scout who did not complete the requirements will say so.
What this is made of
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.4.7 · If it remains clear the requirements could not have been met, the badge is not reported or awarded and does not count.