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A “Required” Merit Badge is one which you must earn in order to reach the Rank of Eagle. There are 15 “Required” Merits Badges but you only have to earn 12. For 2 Merit Badges, alternates are allowed. For the Swimming MB, Hiking, and Cycling are alternates. For the Life Saving MB, Emergency Preparedness is the alternate.
