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How many requirements are there to become an eagle scout?
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2008-11-24 05:26:25
To become and eagle scout, you have to advance from tenderfoot,
to second class, to first class, to star, to life, then finally to
eagle; however, there is only seven requirments for the individual
eagle rank. you need a total of twenty one merit badges to become
eagle.
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