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Task

7.0.0.2. Keep the Applicant's Record permanently

Required Often forgotten

It is your evidence that the badge was earned. Nothing replaces it if the unit's records are lost.

Notes and warnings

Tip. Keep it permanently. It is the only copy that stays with the Scout.

Where this step comes from

  1. Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.0.2 · The Scout retains it permanently.