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10.1.2.5. The unit leader or a troop committee member submits the request

Required May not apply

This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Which program is the member in?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

A written request goes to the council advancement committee. Requests can be made at more than one point in a Scout's career, so that they can make progress now while leaving room for future growth or for changes in the disability to come to light.

What this is made of

10.1.2.5. It names the requirements and suggests the alternatives
10.1.2.5. Supporting letters: unit leader, parent or guardian, and the Scout
10.1.2.5. A written statement from a qualified health professional

Where this step comes from

Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 10.1.2.5 · Who submits the request, to whom, and that it may be made more than once.