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Court of Honor
The Court of Honor is a formal event where the scouts' advancements and other progress is recognized. Family members, committee members, and members of the chartering (sponsor) organization are also invited. The Court of Honor is usually run by the Senior Patrol Leader. The rank advancements are often presented by the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster assigned to the boys' patrol. Merit badges and other recognitions, in some troops, are awarded by the scouts' Patrol Leader or Senior Patrol Leader. The Court of Honor usually has a flag ceremony, short presentations from the boys, announcements, introductions of new members, and a Scoutmaster's Minute — the Scoutmaster shares an inspirational thought or brief lesson or story related to scouting. All scouts -- including all leaders and most committee members — wear their complete Field Uniforms.
Normally, a Court of Honor is 30 minutes to 1 hour long, but may be longer for special events (such as a Veteran's Day presentation) or for many recognitions (like after a successful scout camp). The frequency of Court of Honors depends on the unit, but commonly it is held every two to four months. It is often held consistently to help scouts receive their recognition and to help encourage continued advancement. Note that patches and awards may be awarded soon after a boy earns them during a regular troop meeting, but then the boy can be recognized an additional time at the Court of Honor.
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