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The award of a merit badge is represented by circular patch with an image representing the badge's topic. The patches for the Eagle-required merit badges are distinguishable by the silver ring on the outside edge. Merit badges are displayed on a sash which can be worn with the [[Uniform and insignia of the Boy Scouts of America|Boy Scout uniform]] on formal occasions. | The award of a merit badge is represented by circular patch with an image representing the badge's topic. The patches for the Eagle-required merit badges are distinguishable by the silver ring on the outside edge. Merit badges are displayed on a sash which can be worn with the [[Uniform and insignia of the Boy Scouts of America|Boy Scout uniform]] on formal occasions. | ||
The current merit badge system began in 1979; three merit badges have not been updated since that time | The current merit badge system began in 1979; three merit badges have not been updated since that time – Athletics, Mammal Study and Pulp and Paper. The most recent new merit badges are Nuclear Science, created in 2005 as a redesigned Atomic Energy badge; Snow Sports, created in 1999 as a redesigned Skiing merit badge; and Fly Fishing, split off from the Fishing merit badge in 2002. The most recent completely new merit badges are Composite Materials, created in 2006;{{ref|Composite}} Archaeology and Climbing, both created in 1997; and Entrepreneurship, created in 1998. The Boy Scouts of America are, as of 2005, field-testing a Hunting merit badge.{{ref|research}} | ||
Besides the BSA, these [[Scouting]] organizations are known to issue or have issued merit badges: [[Scouts Canada|Canada]], [[Tanda Kecakapan Khusus|Indonesia]], [[Scout Association of Japan|Japan]], [[Federación de Escultismo en España|Spain]], [[The National Scout Organization of Thailand|Thailand]], and the [[The Scout Association|United Kingdom]]. [[Austrian Scouts and Girl Guides|Austria]] has a program similar to merit badges for certain age groups. | Besides the BSA, these [[Scouting]] organizations are known to issue or have issued merit badges: [[Scouts Canada|Canada]], [[Tanda Kecakapan Khusus|Indonesia]], [[Scout Association of Japan|Japan]], [[Federación de Escultismo en España|Spain]], [[The National Scout Organization of Thailand|Thailand]], and the [[The Scout Association|United Kingdom]]. [[Austrian Scouts and Girl Guides|Austria]] has a program similar to merit badges for certain age groups. | ||
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[[Image:MeritBadgeSash.JPG|right|thumb|A sample merit badge sash: From left to right, starting at top; '''1''' Swimming, Mammal Study, Environmental Science; '''2''' Basketry, Wood Carving, Dog Care; '''3''' Wilderness Survival, Emergency Preparedness, Bird Study; '''4''' Public Speaking, Scholarship, Law; '''5''' Rifle Shooting, Archery, Metalwork; '''6''' Fish and Wildlife Management, Citizenship in the Nation, Orienteering; '''7''' Citizenship in the Community, Communications, Personal Management; '''8''' Soil and Water Conservation, Reptile Study, Lifesaving; '''9''' Forestry, Citizenship in the World, Safety]] | [[Image:MeritBadgeSash.JPG|right|thumb|A sample merit badge sash: From left to right, starting at top; '''1''' Swimming, Mammal Study, Environmental Science; '''2''' Basketry, Wood Carving, Dog Care; '''3''' Wilderness Survival, Emergency Preparedness, Bird Study; '''4''' Public Speaking, Scholarship, Law; '''5''' Rifle Shooting, Archery, Metalwork; '''6''' Fish and Wildlife Management, Citizenship in the Nation, Orienteering; '''7''' Citizenship in the Community, Communications, Personal Management; '''8''' Soil and Water Conservation, Reptile Study, Lifesaving; '''9''' Forestry, Citizenship in the World, Safety]] | ||
==List of current merit badges== | == List of current merit badges == | ||
{{selfref|Each badge name links to the official requirements from usscouts.org.}}{{ref|MBinfo}} | {{selfref|Each badge name links to the official requirements from usscouts.org.}}{{ref|MBinfo}} | ||
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==Merit Badge Colleges== | == Merit Badge Colleges == | ||
Merit Badge Colleges (or Merit Badge Universities), which are also called ''Merit badge weekends'' or ''Merit badge midways'' when held at a camporee or jamboree, are events held where several troops or merit badge counselors come together and focus on teaching merit badges. There is some controversy whether [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle]]-required merit badges should be available. Some believe that Scouts wishing to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout should be able to seek out counselors for those badges themselves and do the requirements solo. Others believe all merit badges should be available to all Scouts. | Merit Badge Colleges (or Merit Badge Universities), which are also called ''Merit badge weekends'' or ''Merit badge midways'' when held at a camporee or jamboree, are events held where several troops or merit badge counselors come together and focus on teaching merit badges. There is some controversy whether [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle]]-required merit badges should be available. Some believe that Scouts wishing to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout should be able to seek out counselors for those badges themselves and do the requirements solo. Others believe all merit badges should be available to all Scouts. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
{{Wikibooks}} | {{Wikibooks}} | ||
{{Commons}} | {{Commons}} | ||
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*[[Scout merit badge (Ireland)]] | *[[Scout merit badge (Ireland)]] | ||
==Footnotes== | == Footnotes == | ||
#{{note|Composite}} {{cite web|url=http://www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/advchanges06.html#Composite | #{{note|Composite}} {{cite web|url=http://www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/advchanges06.html#Composite | ||
|work=US Scouts.org|title=Requirements for new Composite Materials merit badge|accessdate=January 18|accessyear=2006}} | |work=US Scouts.org|title=Requirements for new Composite Materials merit badge|accessdate=January 18|accessyear=2006}} | ||
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#{{note|MBinfo}} {{cite web|url=http://www.usscouts.org/advancementTOC.asp#merit|work=US Scouts.org Advancement section|title=Merit Badge Requirements|accessdate=February 09|accessyear=2006}} | #{{note|MBinfo}} {{cite web|url=http://www.usscouts.org/advancementTOC.asp#merit|work=US Scouts.org Advancement section|title=Merit Badge Requirements|accessdate=February 09|accessyear=2006}} | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
*{{cite web|accessdate=September 26|accessyear=2005|title=Current Merit Badge Pamphlet and Merit Badge Requirement Revision Dates|work=US Scouts.org|url=http://www.usscouts.org/mb/mbbooks.html}} (dates of revision) | *{{cite web|accessdate=September 26|accessyear=2005|title=Current Merit Badge Pamphlet and Merit Badge Requirement Revision Dates|work=US Scouts.org|url=http://www.usscouts.org/mb/mbbooks.html}} (dates of revision) | ||
*{{cite web|accessdate=September 26|accessyear=2005|title=Merit Badges, Past and Present|work=Scouters' Pages|url=http://home.earthlink.net/~scouters/mb.html}} (dates of creation) | *{{cite web|accessdate=September 26|accessyear=2005|title=Merit Badges, Past and Present|work=Scouters' Pages|url=http://home.earthlink.net/~scouters/mb.html}} (dates of creation) | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.meritbadge.info/ Free Merit Badge Online Registration Software] Allows troops, districts and councils to set up and manage merit badge events | *[http://www.meritbadge.info/ Free Merit Badge Online Registration Software] Allows troops, districts and councils to set up and manage merit badge events | ||
*[http://www.meritbadge.com/home.htm Merit Badge Requirements and Pamphlets] | *[http://www.meritbadge.com/home.htm Merit Badge Requirements and Pamphlets] | ||
*[http://www.boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/merit-badges.asp Merit Badge Requirements and Worksheets] | *[http://www.boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/merit-badges.asp Merit Badge Requirements and Worksheets] | ||
[[Category:Boy Scouts of America advancement and recognition]] | [[Category:Boy Scouts of America advancement and recognition]] | ||
[[Category:Scout and Guide awards]] | [[Category:Scout and Guide awards]] | ||
[[Category:Scouting uniform]] | [[Category:Scouting uniform]] | ||
