MBU is designed to assist Scouts in completing requirements for merit badges. The instructors will address as many requirements as possible during the class. In order to facilitate these objectives, please review the following requirements.

Completed badges at MBU happen because Scouts come prepared and have their prerequisites done in advance!

Scout Leaders must certify that all Scouts:

• bring a signed Waiver/Release form signed by parent or legal guardian
• are eligibile and approved to take the merit badge class requested
• have read the entire merit badge book for the requested class before MBU - bring it with you to class
• complete all prerequisites* before MBU day - bring them with you to class
• be First Class OR age 13 by MBU

Badge Information

Badge	Title	Book	Instructor	Class Limit
	Aviation*		Savannah Richardson, etal	16
	Citizenship in the Nation*		Becky & Richard Cole	20
	Digital Technology*		Michael Wheaton & Valerie Hackworth	20
	Engineering*		Vahid Khiabani, Rick Taylor, Misagh Faezipour	20
	Geology*		Mark Abolins & Laura Collins	20
	Photography*		David Clark	20
	Programming*		Brennan Huber	16
	Surveying*		Marcus Knight	20
	Swimming*		Pam Footit	20

*Additional Prerequisites

Some badges have additional prerequisites.

Merit Badge	Prerequisites
Aviation	3B - build a model FPG-9 plans in merit badge handbook You must drive your scout to the Murfreesboro Airport and stay with them all day. Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Citizenship in the Nation	2, 3, 6, & 8   Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Digital Technology	Bring a signed Internet Safety Pledge Complete Cyber Chip training Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Engineering	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Geology	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Photography	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Programming	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Surveying	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*
Swimming	Scouts must be 13 or 1st class*

Adult Training Opportunities

Class	Information
Boy Scout Leader-Specific Training
Red Cross 1: Standard First Aid & Adult CPR	Adults only - this is not a merit badge. No additional fee for certification. $20 MBU fee still applies. Two-year certification upon completion.
Regular Adult Program	General information and scouting-specific sessions for those not taking training.