Requirement

4.2.0.1. Seven ranks, earned in sequence whatever age the Scout joined

Required

There are seven ranks in Scouts BSA and they are earned in order: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle. Joining at 15 does not let a Scout start further along.

What this is made of

4.2.0.1. Scout through First Class may be worked on at the same time
4.2.0.1. Star, Life and Eagle work counts only after the previous board of review

Where this step comes from

Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 4.2.0.1 · Seven ranks in Scouts BSA, earned sequentially no matter what age a youth joins the program.