Buffalo Trails does not require us to pre-register any rank advancements or merit badges. But in order to keep things going smoothly please check out the Buffalo Trails home page with your son, and look at pages 11 - 12 of the Leaders Guide. Then click on the merit badge schedule and print a copy. Next circle the merit badges that you have decided on. Please give them to Mark Manusov at the next Troop mtg. In addition to merit badges, there is a Trail to Eagle program. This program is for rank advancement to help the boys advance through Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. This course is highly recommended for all new scouts or scouts working on their rank advancements. When looking at the schedule please note that some of the courses are 2 hours in length.