Scoutmaster's Key Requirements

Tenure

Complete three years of registered tenure as a Scoutmaster within a five-year period (can include the tenure used to earn the Scouter's Award.)

Training

Complete Boy Scout Fast Start.
Complete New Leader Essentials and Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training.
Complete Introduction to Outdoor Skills.
Participate in one supplemental training course at either a local council or national level.
Attend at least six Boy Scout Leader Roundtables during a year.
Conduct Troop Junior Leader Training at least three times, as outlined in the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training kit.
Participate as an adult in junior leader training by either serving on the staff or attending the Scoutmaster orientation session of the council junior leader training conference.
Earn the Boy Scout Leader's Training Award.

Performance

At least twice during the three-year period serve as a Scoutmaster of a troop that earns the National Quality Unit Award.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169E), 2001

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