1. Complete the fifth grade, or be 11 years old, or have earned the Arrow of Light
          Award, but be younger than 18 years old. 
       2. Submit a completed Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or
          guardian. 
       3. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. 
       4. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handclasp. 
       5. Demonstrate tying the square knot (joining knot). 
       6. Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or promise, Law, motto, and slogan,
          and the Outdoor Code. 
       7. Describe the Scout badge. 
       8. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect
          Your Children from Child Abuse and Drug Abuse". 
       9. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference.