Boys in the Navigators Patrol range in age from 11 to 14 years old. They will become competent in the outdoor program through learning the nine Ready Trailman required Trail Badges and participating in the outdoor program.
Navigators participate in a true outdoor program with hiking, camping, and other activities. They are in more of a learning mode, developing their core skills with adequate supervision and easing gracefully into camping by patrols. As they climb through the ranks of Recruit Trailman, Able Trailman, and Ready Trailman, they will lay a safe and comfortable foundation for the challenges of the Navigator Program.
RECRUIT TRAILMAN (Level 1)
> Attend Leadership Conference
> Memorize Trail Life
> Oath
> Motto
> Handshake
> Salute
> Sign
> Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
> Learn to properly fold the USA Flag
ABLE TRAILMAN (Level 2)
> Earn the Recruit Rank
> Complete at least 3 Required Trail Badges
> Plus Elective Badges (for total combination of 7 badges)
> Complete 15 hours of service for each year
> Troop meeting attendance & participation requirements
> Advancement Conference and Board of Review
READY TRAILMAN (Level 3)
> Earn the Able Trailman Rank
> Complete all 9 Required Trail Badges
> Plus a total of 5 elective badges (includes those completed while working towards Able Trailman)
> Complete 15 hours of service for each year
> Leadership Requirements
> Troop meeting attendance & participation requirements
> Faith building activity option
> Advancement Conference and Board of Review
The Trail Life USA Troop Standard is awarded to Trailman who earn the Navigator Able Trailman Rank. It has been designed and manufactured to hold all Trail Life USA advancements for Navigators and Adventurers. Other standards may be used for non-advancement type medallions like those purchased from national or state parks. Trail Life USA advancements should not be placed on other standards.
SERVICE STARS
Navigator Trailmen must earn one service star (Silver) for each year since joining as a Navigator for their Able and Ready Trailman Ranks. Each service star requires 15 hours of service. Service stars are earned for completing the required hours for Rank/Award or additional hours after the required number for Service Stars are affixed to the Trailman’s Troop Standard.