A – C
- BSA: Boy Scouts of America, the national organization.
- Blue Card: The official form used to track merit badge progress.
- Board of Review: A meeting with committee members to confirm rank advancement.
- Court of Honor: A ceremony where rank advancements and merit badges are awarded.
E – P
- Eagle Project: A community service project planned and led by a Life Scout seeking Eagle rank.
- Jamboree: A large gathering of Scouts — regional, national, or international.
- OA (Order of the Arrow): Scouting's honor camping society.
- Patrol: A small group of 6–8 Scouts forming the basic unit of a troop.
- PLC: Patrol Leaders' Council, where youth leaders plan troop activities.
S – Z
- Scout Oath: "On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country..."
- Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
- Scoutmaster: The adult leader responsible for the troop's program.
- Senior Patrol Leader (SPL): The top youth leader of the troop, elected by Scouts.