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The National Youth Protection Committee recommended additions to Boy Scout rank requirements that were approved and became on 1/1/2008. These changes will help us advance the importance of Youth Protection training beyond the initial Boy Scout joining requirements, and keep youth informed and actively engaged in understanding the key elements of personal safety and protection.

Tenderfoot Rank
Revised requirement 9:
Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Describe what a bully is and how you should respond to one.

Second Class Rank
New requirement 8b:
Explain the three R’s of personal safety and protection.

First Class Rank
New requirement 12:
Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use of the Internet. Describe a cyber bully and how you should respond to one.

From the Three Fires Council Web site, this page describes the awards available, as well as displaying their representative knots. If you've ever wondered what those little patches above the pockets of leaders' uniforms meant, this should help! Click here to display the TFC page.