Who can sign off on rank advancement and merit badge requirements?
The Scoutmaster or anyone he designates can sign off on the requirements for rank advancement. Merit badge counselors can sign off on the requirements for the merit badges that they are registered to teach. If you or someone in your family has expertise in an area related to a merit badge and would like to teach, please contact the advancement chairman. He will be able to instruct you on how to get started. For more detail on rank advancement and merit badges, please refer to the “Advancement Guidelines in the Information for Parents section of this website.