Sample questions in the PDF link below illustrate the types of questions that may be asked at a Troop 1 Board of Review (BOR). Questions are organized by topic – Scout Spirit, Skills, Service & Leadership, and General – and further grouped by All Ranks, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life. Additional questions may be drawn from the Scout rank requirements list beginning on page 432.
Board of Review Sample Questions (pdf) – updated August 24, 2014
Board of Review Policy
(April 15, 2026) A Board of Review is the final step in the process by which a Scout advances in rank, eventually to Eagle. It also encourages Scouts to review “the basics” and gives troop leaders valuable feedback. Two or three committee members of Troop 1 will usually conduct a Board of Review. The Board provides an opportunity for the Scout to accept responsibility and develop and practice skills needed in an interview situation. The Board of Review is a time to determine the Scout’s knowledge, attitudes, accomplishments, and acceptance of Scouting Ideals. Scout Spirit is defined as living the Scout Oath and Scout Law in a Scout’s everyday life. The board should make sure that good standards have been met in all phases of the Scout’s life. A discussion of the Scout Oath and Scout Law is in keeping with the purpose of the review, to make sure that the candidate recognizes and understands the value of Scouting in his home, unit, school, and community.
Before scheduling a Board of Review, Scouts must first arrange a Scoutmaster’s Conference with Mr. Satterfield and review the requirements for their next rank advancement. Scouts may then schedule a BOR by emailing Mr. Gage at twgage@bellsouth.net. The request should come from the Scout directly – if the Scout doesn’t have an email address, please send from a parent’s account rather than having a parent send on the Scout’s behalf. Boards are generally scheduled on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, with additional dates added during busy periods. Requests should be submitted no later than Sunday evening before the desired date. Once scheduled, Mr. Gage will confirm the date by email or phone.
If a Scout has scheduled a Board of Review and received a confirmed date from Mr. Gage, but is unable to attend for any reason, please contact Mr. Gage by phone or email ASAP. Your board may be the only one scheduled that evening, and your examiners will need to be notified.