The Scout rank is the first step in Boy Scouts.
To complete it, a new Scout must:

Complete a Boy Scout application and join a troop.
Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
Tie a square knot.
Describe the parts of the Scout badge.
Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan, and Outdoor Code.

Tenderfoot Rank

Tenderfoot is the second rank of Boy Scouts.
Scouts can work on requirements for any rank at any time, but they must earn ranks in order:
Scout → Tenderfoot → Second Class → First Class → Star → Life → Eagle.

To earn Tenderfoot, a Scout must complete requirements involving:

Camping and hiking
The American flag
The Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan
The patrol method and buddy system
Physical fitness
Basic plant knowledge
First aid skills

Second Class Rank

Second Class is the third rank.
Requirements cover:

Orienteering and map skills
Camping and use of wood tools
Cooking
Flag ceremonies
A service project
Wildlife knowledge
First aid
Swimming safety
Drug and alcohol prevention
Personal safety awareness

First Class Rank

First Class is the fourth rank.
To achieve it, a Scout must complete requirements including:

Orienteering and navigation
Advanced camping and cooking
Constitutional rights education
Plant identification
Knot-tying and lashings
Swimming and water safety
Recruitment of new Scouts
Safe Internet use

Star Rank

Star is the fifth rank and marks a shift toward leadership and service.
To earn Star, a Scout must:

Be active in their troop and patrol for at least 4 months after earning First Class.
Earn 6 merit badges, including 4 required for Eagle.
Complete at least 6 hours of service projects.
Serve in a leadership position for 4 months.

Life Rank

Life is the sixth rank of Boy Scouts.
To earn Life, a Scout must:

Be active in their troop and patrol for at least 6 months after earning Star.
Earn 5 more merit badges (totaling 11), including 3 more Eagle-required badges.
Complete at least 6 hours of service projects.
Serve in a leadership role for 6 months.

Eagle Scout Rank

The Eagle Scout rank is the highest honor in Scouting.

To earn Eagle, a Scout must:

Be active in the troop for at least 6 months after Life rank.
Earn a total of 21 merit badges, including 14 required badges:
- First Aid
- Citizenship in the Community, Nation, World, and Society
- Communication
- Cooking
- Personal Fitness
- Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving
- Environmental Science or Sustainability
- Personal Management
- Swimming or Hiking or Cycling
- Camping
- Family Life
Serve in a leadership position for 6 months.
Complete a major Eagle Scout service project benefiting a religious institution, school, or community.

Eagle Palms

Eagle Palms are awarded to Eagle Scouts who continue their involvement and achievement after earning Eagle.

To earn Palms, an Eagle Scout must:

Remain active for at least 3 months after becoming an Eagle or earning the last Palm.
Demonstrate Scout Spirit and leadership ability.
Earn 5 additional merit badges for each Palm.

Palm Levels: