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1. UNIFORMBeginning Fall of 2023, uniforms will be the preferred wear for attendance.

   1. Why uniforms?

      1. Provide boys a way to display their achievements ( a personal scoreboard)

      2. Create a sense of identity and belonging for boys

      3. Instill a sense of responsibility and self-discipline

      4. Establish a degree of social equality within the outpost

   2. Royal Ranger Uniform Guide

   3. Uniform Order form:  https://lakeshore.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/393/responses/new

   4. Preferred Wear:

      1. Commanders:  the Utility Uniform (or special uniform - see below)

         1. Utility Shirt

         2. Utility Pants (or blue jeans *** preferred)

         3. Bolo tie (optional)

         4. Headgear (optional)

            1. Royal Ranger Ball cap

            2. Field Hat

         5. Information found on the following pages in the uniform guide

            1. pp. 5 - 13

            2. pp. 17 - 23

      2. Rangers:  a special uniform

         1. Age group T-shirt 

         2. Either Royal Ranger ball cap or Age group Ball cap (optional)

         3. Age group Vest - vest patch placement can be found in the above uniform guide at the following locations:

         4. Information found on the following pages in the uniform guide

            1. pp. 14-15

            2. pp. 36-15

2. Advancements

   1. The Gold Medal of Achievement (GMA) is earned by getting 2 of the following:

      1. Gold Eagle (Highest achievement in Discovery Rangers)

      2. Gold Medal (Highest achievement in Adventure Rangers)

      3. E3 (Highest achievement in Expedition Rangers)

   2. Additional accolades can also be provided by earning the Ranger Kids Gold Trail.

3. Achievements

   1. Ranger Kids.  Best way to see how to advance is through the Ranger Kid Handbook (Can we order these?) found in the following locations:

      1. https://myhealthychurch.com/store/startitem.cfm?item=022115&cat=AGMHCINDEX&mastercat=&path=AGMHCINDEX

      2. https://www.amazon.com/Ranger-Handbook-Gospel-Publishing-House-ebook/dp/B009E73TZS

   2. Other Age Groups:

      1. Bible merits are usually earned by going to a series of more traditional Sunday school lessons but at the outpost level.  These can be done by parents, so if one is missed, just ask your commander.

      2. Leadership merits are more like spiritual team-building merits and must be done usually over a weekend, likely on a Saturday.

      3. Practical merits:

         1. Blue Merits (usually associated with Discovery Rangers).

         2. Green Merits (usually associated with Adventure Rangers).

         3. Silver Merits (usually associated with Expedition Rangers).