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Men age 18 and older, properly approved by thecouncil executive board to register beyond the age ofeligibility, may apply for the Eagle Scout rank. Since theyare considered youth members for as long as they are so registered,they do not need a time extension.
In respect to this, how old do you have to be to become an Eagle Scout?
There is no minimum age. However, there aretime-in-rank requirements: Four months for Star, six monthsfor Life, and six months for Eagle.
Then, what do you get when you become an Eagle Scout?
The rank of Eagle Scout may be earned by aScout who has been a Life Scout for at least sixmonths, has earned a minimum of 21 merit badges, has demonstratedScout Spirit, and has demonstrated leadership within theirtroop, crew or ship. After all requirements are met, he mustcomplete an Eagle Scout board of review.
Eagle Scout by itself means to be a greatScout. It means you have achieved Scouting's toughestchallenge of the advancement program. Scouting's goal is to developeach and every Scout into three basic aims, physically fit,good Citizens and good personal character.