Requirement
7.0.4.7. Reserved for clear and evident cases
Required
The Guide asks that it be a rare occurrence, on the principle that Scouts are not penalised for the mistakes of adults. The procedure is limited to clear and evident cases of noncompletion or nonparticipation.
Notes and warnings
Tip. The governing sentence for the whole branch: just as we avoid penalising Scouts for the mistakes of adults, it should be a rare occurrence that a unit leader finds the need to question whether merit badges have been earned.
What this is made of
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.4.7 · A rare occurrence, limited and reserved for clear and evident cases of noncompletion or nonparticipation.