How to Advance

Buckskin - Applications are due March 15

Requirements for Boys Only

• Earn the Bronze Medal or one Expedition Ranger Medal.

Requirements for Leaders Only

• Sponsor a boy into FCF
• Earn the RMA Safety Leader Award
• Earn the RMA Trained Leader Award

Requirements for Boys and Leaders

• Earn the following Merit Awards
  • Church
  • Knife & Hawk
  • Black Powder OR Archery
• Participate in at least one Frontier Adventure after becoming a Frontiersmen member
• Make or purchase a complete FCF outfit
• Recite from memory the FCF Pledge
• Explain the meaning of the FCF Symbol
• State the Vision and Purpose of FCF
• Make an FCF identification staff
• Select a frontier-related craft or skill to develop
• Select an FCF name
• Complete the Buckskin workbook
• Be an active member in good standing for at least one year.

After earning the additional three required merits and completing the Buckskin study program, submit your application for advancement for Buckskin to the district FCF office. After successfully completing the Buckskin testing you will be awarded your Buckskin pin.

Wilderness - Applications are due February 15

Requirements for Boys Only

• Earn Silver Medal or second Expedition Rangers Medal
• Sponsor a boy into FCF
• Participate in at least two Frontier Adventures and be an active member in good standing for at least two years.

Requirements for Leaders Only

• Earn the RMA Advanced Leader Award
• Sponsor an additional boy into FCF
• Participate in at least four Frontier Adventures and be an active member in good standing for at least two years.

Requirements for Boys and Leaders

• Earn the following Merit Awards
  • Christian Service
  • Wilderness Survival
  • Primitive Snares
  • Primitive Shelters
• Complete the Wilderness workbook

After earning the additional four required merits and completing the Wilderness study program, submit your application for advancement for Wilderness to the district FCF office. Then wear the "Wilderness Pouch" until the Vigil is completed. After successfully completing the Wilderness Vigil ceremony you will be awarded your Wilderness pin.