Requirement
7.0.4.6. Once it is earned, it is earned
Required
A Scout who has earned a badge from a registered and approved counselor by actually and personally fulfilling the requirements as written has met the purpose of the program. The badge is kept and counts toward advancement.
Notes and warnings
Note. The principle behind this topic is stated at 2.0.0.3: personal growth is the primary goal. A Scout who actually and personally fulfilled the requirements as written has met the purpose of the merit badge program, and that is what the badge records.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.4.6 · A Scout who earned a badge from a registered counselor by personally fulfilling the requirements keeps it and counts it.