Scottrberger

When becoming an Eagle Scout, you can count either Emergency Preparedness or Life Saving as an Eagle required badge. Does the same hold true for Star. A boy in my troop had a total of 8 merit badges; 4 of which were Eagle required. Two of the 4 were both Emergency Preparedness and Life Saving. Does he need a different Eagle required badge to advance? Thanks.

After 36 years in Scouting (including as a boy), I am finally going to take Wood Badge training this Fall. In the past, I've seen some Scouters with more than 2 beads. What does that mean? Thanks.