My troop, whether meant to be so or not, has added several "requirements" to the Eagle Scout badge. NO ONE in my troop gets Eagle under the age of 16, because as part of our program, you need to take a JLT course or be a counselor in training at a Boy Scout summer camp (neither of which occurs if you are under fourteen). Also, you must attend at least 3/4 of the meetings to be considered to advance a rank. Leadership does not carry over, so if you didn't show up for a month, you start anew. In addition, none of the projects are to be under 250 hours labor. Our troop has the best reputatio