Rank requirement changes as of 2016

Here's some light reading for you....

In 2016 there will be some upcoming changes to scout ranks.  It is important for everyone to take a look at the ranks that will directly affect them or their scout.

The important thing to remember is 2016 Transition rules:

Boys joining on or after Jan. 1, 2016, MUST use the new requirements.
Boys who are working on Tenderfoot through First Class MAY continue to work using the previous requirements, but MUST convert to the new requirements upon attaining First Class.
Boys who have completed First Class MAY complete the rank they are currently working on using the previous requirements, but then MUST convert to the new requirements for subsequent ranks.
After 2016:
All Scouts MUST use the new requirements for all ranks.

For information on specific ranks, see link below:
http://usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/2016/bsranks.asp

Specifically new Scout rank requirements as of January 2016
http://usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/2016/changes/bsrank1-16.asp

For our upcoming Eagles, please read Eagle Rank Requirements as of January 2016
http://usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/2016/changes/bsrank7-16.asp

Important stuff everyone, please read!  Don't let a surprise requirement prevent you or your scout from advancing in rank.