What is a Trained Leader?

SCOUTMASTERS/ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS: The Boy Scouts of America recognizes a Trained Leader as one who has completed Youth Protection (online), Fast Start Orientation (online), This Is Scouting (online) OR Previously completed New Leader Essentials, SM/ASM Specific Training and Outdoor Leader Skills Training is required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. After completing these courses, registered SMs or ASMs may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

 

TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS:  The Boy Scouts of America recognizes a Trained Leader as one who has completed Youth Protection (online), Fast Start Orientation (online), This Is Scouting (online) and Troop Committee Challenge Training (online). After completing these courses, registered members of Committee may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

 

MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS: The Boy Scouts of America recognizes a Trained Leader as one who has completed Youth Protection (online).