When a young person joins the Troop, regardless of whether he or she was a Cub Scout, the following requirements will need to be completed to gain this Award:

• know about the Troop
• get to know other Members and Leaders in the Patrol and Troop
• find out about the ceremonies and traditions in the Troop
• find out about the activities that the Patrol and Troop does
• know and understand the Scout Promise and Law and the rules of the Troop
• know and understand the Scout Motto, Sign, Salute and Handshake
• show a general knowledge of the history and family of Scouts and Scouting around the world
• know what to do at Investiture

Once a young person has completed these requirements, has their Scout uniform, and feels ready to make their Promise, they can be invested.