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AWARDS CATALOG

“… that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;…”

– Colossians 1:10 (NKJV)

ON MY HONOR, I WILL DO MY BEST TO SERVE GOD AND MY COUNTRY; TO RESPECT AUTHORITY; TO BE A GOOD STEWARD OF CREATION; AND TO TREAT OTHERS AS I WANT TO BE TREATED.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Trail Life USA Ranking Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Letter from Trail Life USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Troop Lanyard for all Troop Rankings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Woodlands Trail Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Woodlands Trail Trail T-shirt & Travel/Meeting Polo . . . . . . . . 6 Navigators Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 Navigators Trail T-shirt & Travel/Meeting Polo . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adventurers Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–12 Adventurers Trail T-shirt & Travel/Meeting Polo . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Trail Life USA Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Trail Life USA Handbook (Navigators & Adventurers). . . . . . . 13 Troop Uniform Shoulder Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Elective Badge Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Training & Certification Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Troop Insignia Placement & Trail Life USA Online Store . . . . . 16

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COLLEGE-AGE

Led by Troopmaster

{Knowledge}

{Understanding}

{Wisdom}

{Life}

K–5th Grade

6th–8th Grade

9th–12th Grade

18-25 Years

WOODLANDS TRAIL

NAVIGATORS

ADVENTURERS Led by Advisor

Led by Advisors

Ranks

Awards

Coed Members

Led by Trailmaster

GUIDON

Led by Ranger Levels

Fox

> > Hawk > > Mountain > > > > Recruit > > Able > > Ready > > > > Journey > > Horizon > > FREEDOM Lion

Trailman

Trailman

Trailman

The Trailman becomes a Rangeman

{Spiritual Growth}

{Spiritual Growth}

{Spiritual Growth}

K–5 Grade

6 -8 Grade

9th-12th Grade

WORTHY LIFE PROGRAM & RELIGIOUS RECOGNITIONS

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{Discipleship} MANHOOD JOURNEY

6th–8th Grade

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{Discipleship} BAND OF BROTHERS

9th–12th Grade

VANGUARD

11th–12th Grade

Trail Life USA is about building relationships.

• Relationships between Trailmen as they develop and strengthen friendships while working together to accomplish their goals; • Relationships between Christian male mentors and Trailmen as the men model what it means to walk worthy as godly and responsible husbands, fathers, and citizens; • Relationships within the family, growing together in faith as they enjoy, together, all that membership in Trail Life USA has to offer; and most important, • The relationship between a young man and Jesus Christ as the Trailman steps out in faith, maturing every year.

The program and advancements of Trail Life USA exist to support these relationships. With four distinct levels, our program is designed to support positive male relationships, spiritual growth, and servant service through a fun outdoor-based program in an age-appropriate way.

Starting with the Woodlands Trail for grades K-5, boys gain knowledge about outdoor skills, citizenship, character, friendship, and faith through fun activities and skill instruction with caring Christian adults leading the way.

Navigators, grades 6-8, gain understanding of their values and beliefs under the guidance of godly male role models through being responsible in outdoor adventures and in their home and school life. They explore areas of interest and earn Trail Badges for advancement.

Boys in grades 9-12, in our Adventurer level, mature in wisdom and faith by progressing through more difficult challenges and leadership activities with Christian men walking alongside them. They plan outdoor events, large projects, and hold leadership positions in the Troop.

Lastly, Guidon (still in development for ages 18-25) provides positive peer support in the life phase as they walk with considerable challenges to their faith.

It is our hope that the program be used as a tool for fostering growth and relationships in the young men of Trail Life USA for years to come. And while the program may change and evolve as we move forward, our mission will not. We will always strive to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure.

We hope you find this catalog helpful in providing insight into the various elements and their use.

Laura Burton National Registration and Program Manager

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WOODLANDS TRAIL

Woodlands Trail The Woodlands Trail is for boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade and is divided into three Patrol Levels: Fox (K-1st grade), Hawk (2-3rd grade), and Mountain Lion (4-5th grade). The boys earn “leaves” for participating in activities with their patrol. There are seven designated Branches (areas of study) in which boys earn leaves: Heritage, Hobbies, Life Skills, Outdoor Activities, Pioneering Skills, Science and Technology, and Values. The same seven Branches are earned within all three age groups (Fox, Hawk, and Mountain Lion). Branch completion is tracked on Leaf Tracking Cards. Awards are placed on the official Troop Uniform. The ordering of most awards is tied to the online Advancement program.

Item #2010 – Lanyard (Pack of 10) The Trail Life USA Lanyard/Sleeve is an actual part of the uniform and should be worn at all Troop gatherings when it is safe to wear.

It provides a level of safety (as it serves to identify Registered Adults and Leaders) and serves in advancement tracking. This set of 10 Official Member Lanyard/Sleeve combos is used for all levels of Trailmen, from Woodlands Trail to all Registered Adults and leaders.

It carries Woodlands Trail Leaf Cards and other awards, as well as Navigator and Adventurer ID and certification cards for swimming, Warrior Games, etc. For members over 18, it carries their ID cards, which include their member active dates and Child Safety Youth Protection Training certifications and more. It is essential for your Troop in providing a safe environment for Troop meetings.

Item #2334 - Swimming Competency Card (Sheet of 9) This Swimming Competency Card is for Woodlands Trail Trailmen when they complete the swim test. There is an area to punch out what level the boy has completed, Non-swimmer, Beginner, and Swimmer. He can keep it in his lanyard for showing leaders his swim ability at events around water.

This sheet contains 9 Swimming Competency Cards.

FIREGUARD Trailman’s Name Troop #

Adult Troop Leader

Item #2332 - Fireguard Card A Fireguard Card is given to a Mountain Lion Trailman to keep in his lanyard after he has completed the requirements outlined in the Woodlands Trail Leader Guide. It shows other leaders and boys he is safe and knowledgeable with fire. The set contains 9 of the same card.

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Item #2333 - Laser Tag Card (Sheet of 9)

Item #2335 - Woodsman Card (Sheet of 9)

A Laser Tag card is given to a Mountain Lion Trailman when he completes all the requirements and knows how to play safely. He will store it in his lanyard. This is a sheet of 9 of the same card.

A Woodsman Card is given to a Mountain Lion Trailman after he has completed the requirements outlined in the Woodlands Trail Leader Guide. It shows other leaders and boys he is safe with a knife. Each sheet contains nine of the same card that has rules to remember on the back and a name and signature area on the front.

Leaf Tracking Cards for Fox, Hawk, & Mountain Lion This “Starter Set” for Foxes (K-1st grade) has the 9 cards essential to a Woodlands Trail Fox Trailman: Name Card (1), Branch Cards (7), and the Sylvan Star Card (1). The boys will carry these cards in their Lanyard/Sleeve and bring them to each meeting so they may record their leaves earned. It’s the way a boy can track his own progress!

Item #1100 - Fox Leaf Cards

Item #1101 - Hawk Leaf Cards

Item #1102 - Mountain Lion Leaf Cards

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Item #2101 - Fox Branch Patch

Item #2102 - Hawk Branch Patch

The Fox Trailman receives this patch on joining and wears it on his uniform. It holds the seven Branch pins earned as the Fox proceeds through the program.

The Hawk Trailman receives this patch on joining or progressing from a Fox and wears it on his uniform. It holds the seven Branch pins earned as the Hawk proceeds through the program.

Item #2103 - Mountain Lion Branch Patch The Mountain Lion Trailman receives this patch on joining or progressing from a Hawk and wears it on his uniform. It holds the seven Branch pins earned as the Mountain Lion proceeds through the program.

Item #2396 – Fox Branch Pin - Bronze (Pack of 10)

Item #2397 – Hawk Branch Pin - Silver (Pack of 10)

Item #2398 – Mountain Lion Branch Pin - Gold (Pack of 10)

When a Fox Trailman finishes the 18 leaves on one branch he earns a Branch pin which gets pinned on the corresponding area on his Branch Patch (Joining Award). A Trailman can earn one pin on each Branch, for a total of seven, as a Fox. Also available in a pack of 25 pins (Item # 2109).

When a Hawk Trailman finishes the 18 leaves on one branch he earns a Branch Pin which gets pinned on the corresponding area on his Branch Patch (Joining Award). A Trailman can earn one pin on each Branch, for a total of seven, as a Hawk. Also available in a pack of 25 pins (Item #2394).

When a Mountain Lion Trailman finishes the 18 leaves on one branch he earns a Branch Pin which gets pinned on the corresponding area on his Branch Patch (Joining Award). A Trailman can earn one pin on each Branch, for a total of seven, as a Mountain Lion. Also available in a pack of 25 pins (Item # 2395).

Item #2104 Fox Forest Award

Item #2105 Hawk Forest Award

Item #2106 Mountain Lion Forest Award

Upon earning the seventh and final Branch pin at each level in the Woodlands Trail, a boy is awarded his Forest Award Patch, which is worn on his uniform. It is here that his Sylvan Stars will also be displayed.

Sylvan Star Award for Fox, Hawk & Mountain Lion A Sylvan Star is awarded to a Woodlands Trail Trailman, after he earns his Forest Award, when he earns four additional leaves in a branch. He can earn up to seven Sylvan Stars, one for each branch, which are worn on the Forest Award Patch of his level. Piercing the Forest Award with a Sylvan Star can be difficult, as there are multiple layers of threading at the point of insertion. We recommend it is done by an adult, using an awl or heavy needle to pre-pierce the hole.

Item #2359 - Fox Sylvan Star Pin - Bronze (Pack of 10) 5

Item #2360 - Hawk Sylvan Star Pin - Silver (Pack of 10)

Item #2361 - Mountain Lion Sylvan Star Pin - Gold (Pack of 10)

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Item #2108 - Timberline Award The Timberline Award is awarded to a Woodlands Trail Trailman who earns the Mountain Lion Forest Award and completes other activities as he prepares to bridge to the Navigators Unit. It is the only award from Woodlands Trail that transfers over to his uniform for all the higher levels of the program.

Item #2439 - Worthy Life Award This beautiful, progressive award for all levels (Woodlands Trail, Navigator, and Adventurer) is designed to grow boys spiritually in ageappropriate ways with added exibility in material for the Navigators and Adventurers. As each level is completed a cross is added to the respective color ribbon on the bottom of the pin.

Item # 2599 - Worthy Life Crosses (Pack of 10) Keep these crosses on-hand to award as boys complete the levels of the Worthy Life Award. Three crosses on the Woodlands Trail, one for Navigators, one for Adventurers.

Woodlands Trail T-Shirt

Woodlands Trail Travel/Meeting Polo

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NAVIGATORS

Navigators The Navigators Unit is led by the Trailmaster and is for boys in 6th through 8th grades. Trailmen progress through three ranks by earning Trail Badges as well as completing leadership, service, and spiritual development requirements. There are required and elective badges required. Program details can be found in the Trailman’s Handbook. Achievements are placed on the official uniform and/or the official Troop Standard. The ordering of most awards is tied to the online Advancement program.

Item #1103 - Navigator Tracking Cards (Sheet of 9) The Navigator Trailman has a handy way to track his progress and to carry his certifications. In addition to the Handbook, he can record progress on cards that he carries in his Lanyard/Sleeve. His Starter Set of nine cards will include:

Item #2010 – Lanyard (Pack of 10)

(Purchased Separately)

Camping Nights Tracking Card

Fire Ranger Card

Name Card

Oath & Motto Card

Service Hours Tracking Card

Swimming Competency Card

Trail to Ready Trailman Card

Warrior Games Card

Woods Tools Card

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Item #2110 Recruit Trailman Patch

Item #2120/2122 Able Trailman Patch & Medallion

Item #2130/2132 Ready Trailman Patch & Medallion

This Patch is awarded to a Navigator when he completes the requirements for the rank advancement. The patch is suspended from a button on his uniform.

The Able Trailman Patch and Medallion & the Ready Trailman Patch and Medallion are awarded to a Navigator when he completes the requirements for the respective rank advancement. The patch is suspended from a button on his uniform and the medallion is affixed to his Troop Standard.

Ready Trailman Required Trail Badges Trail Badges are the building blocks for Navigator Advancement, covering the extent of essential skills a Trailman needs to become proficient in areas of Program Emphasis for his age level. Trail Badges are nailed to the Trailman’s Troop Standard. Detailed requirements for advancement and badges can be found in the Trailman’s Handbook.

Item #2207 Aquatics Badge

Item #2203 Camping Badge

Item #2208 Fire Ranger Badge

Item #2211 First Aid Badge

Item #2209 Our Flag Badge

Item #2204 Outdoor Cooking Badge

Item #2205 Rope Work Badge

Item #2210 Trail Skills Badge

Item #2206 Woods Tools Badge 8

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Item #2439 - Navigators Worthy Life Award This beautiful, progressive award for all levels (Woodlands Trail, Navigator, and Adventurer) is designed to grow boys spiritually in age-appropriate ways with added exibility in material for the Navigators and Adventurers.

As each level is completed a cross is added to the respective color ribbon on the bottom of the pin.

Item #2441 - Manhood Journey Participation Patch This patch hangs on the pocket of the uniform for participants of the Manhood Journey program. Bordered in grey to indicate it is a Navigator level patch, it skillfully combines images from Manhood Journey and Trail Life USA with beautiful results. Boys will wear it with pride because it represents a growing relationship with their heavenly Father and their earthly father as well.

Item #2328 - Navigators Service Star A Navigator Trailman will receive a Service Star for each 15 hours of community service. The Star is nailed to his Standard.

Navigators Trail T-Shirt

Item # 2599 - Worthy Life Crosses (Pack of 10) Keep these crosses on-hand to award as boys complete the levels of the Worthy Life Award. Three crosses on the Woodlands Trail, one for Navigators, one for Adventurers.

Navigators Trail Travel/Meeting Polo

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The Adventurers Unit is for boys in 9th - 12th grade. Although there is an adult Advisor that oversees the Unit, the boys are responsible for Unit leadership, electing officers and doing event planning. Adventurers can receive three awards based on earning Trail Badges as well as completing leadership, service, spiritual development, and community involvement elements. There are required and elective badge requirements. Program details can be found in the Trailman’s Handbook. Awards are placed on the official uniform and/or the official Troop Standard. The ordering of most awards is tied to the online Advancement program.

Item #1104 - Adventurers Tracking Cards (Sheet of 9) The Adventurer Trailman has a handy way to track his progress and to carry his certifications. In addition to the Handbook, he can record progress on cards that he carries in his Lanyard/Sleeve. His Starter Set of nine cards will include:

Item #2010 – Lanyard (Pack of 10)

(Purchased Separately)

Camping Nights Tracking Card

Fire Ranger Card

Name Card

Oath & Motto Card

Service Hours Tracking Card

Swimming Competency Card

Trail to Horizon Card

Warrior Games Card

Woods Tools Card 10

ADVENTURERS

Adventurers

ADVENTURERS

Item #2140/2142 Journey Patch & Medallion

Item #2150/2152 Horizon Patch & Medallion

The Journey Patch and Medallion & the Horizon Patch and Medallion are awarded to the Adventurer when he completes the requirements for an Award. The patch is suspended from a button on his uniform. The medallion is affixed to his Troop Standard.

Freedom Patch & Topper* This Patch and Medallion pair is awarded to the Adventurer when he completes the requirements for the Freedom Award. The patch is suspended from a button on his uniform. The Topper is affixed to the Trailman’s Troop Standard. *Requires national approval for purchase.

Horizon Required Trail Badges Trail Badges are the building blocks for Adventurer Advancement, covering the extent of essential skills a Trailman needs to become proficient in areas of Program Emphasis for his age level. Trail Badges are nailed to the Trailman’s Troop Standard. Detailed requirements for advancement and badges can be found in the Trailman’s Handbook.

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Item #2215 Citizenship Badge

Item #2219 Cycling Badge

Item #2212 Emergency Preparedness Badge

Item #2213 Family Man Badge

Item #2218 Fitness Badge

Item #2220 Hiking Badge

Item #2216 Outdoor Life Badge

Item #2214 Personal Resources Badge

Item #2217 Swimming Badge

This beautiful, progressive award for all levels (Woodlands Trail, Navigator, and Adventurer) is designed to grow boys spiritually in age-appropriate ways with added exibility in material for the Navigators and Adventurers. As each level is completed a cross is added to the respective color ribbon on the bottom of the pin.

Item #2442 - Band of Brothers Participation Patch Band of Brothers is a Christian discipleship focused program for Adventurers, aimed at building young men spiritually through Bible study and faith mentorship. The Band of Brothers program has young men disciple other young men in Christian growth under the advisement of adult mentor(s). You can ďŹ nd details on the Faith Building Activities for Adventurer Advancement document.

Item # 2599 - Worthy Life Crosses (Pack of 10) Item #2329 - Adventurers Service Star An Adventurer Trailman will receive a Service Star for each 20 hours of community service. The Star is nailed to his Standard.

Adventurers Trail T-Shirt

Keep these crosses on-hand to award as boys complete the levels of the Worthy Life Award. Three crosses on the Woodlands Trail, one for Navigators, one for Adventurers.

Adventurers Trail Travel/Meeting Polo

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Item #2439 - Adventurers Worthy Life Award

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This is our second printing of the premier handbook for Navigators and Adventurers (6th - 12 grade). In addition to everything found in the original printing, the handbook now includes a full index, as well as updated graphics. Full-color photos throughout, it contains great advice for boys as well as the basics for the required Trail Badges for boys from the Recruit Trailman to the Freedom Rangeman (our highest award for boys).

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Elective Badge Awards Elective Badge Awards should be kept handy at the Troop level for immediate delivery to the Navigator or Adventurer Trailman. Laser-cut from olive wood in Jeruslaem, these are beautiful indicators of a Trailman’s hard work in earning a badge. These badges are suspended from the Trailman’s Standard using paracord or leather stripping, a personalizing function. IMPORTANT: Ordering of this item is in addition to any badges generated automatically by the Advancement system for your Troop as single item orders.

Item #2511 – Heritage Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

Item #2516 – Hobbies Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

Item #2518 – Item #2520 – Life Skills Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10) Outdoor Skills Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

Item #2522 – Science & Technology Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

Item #2524 – Sports & Fitness Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

Item #2526 – Values Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

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Item #2348 - Waterproof Plastic Training Cards This set of 4 hard plastic waterproof Training cards is great for outdoor use by Leaders training Trailmen in Fireguard, Woodsman, Swimming, and Warrior Games. The reverse side includes the bulleted basics for instruction for the boys to receive their Tracking Cards for these activities. They are 8.5” high by 5.5” wide, 2-sided, and allow for a three-hole punch to fit in a small binder, if you’d like, or it can be carried in a handbook.

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Sew the Troop Numeral & State Patch on the right shirt sleeve (1/4” below the shoulder seam). Troop and Numeral Patches can be purchased at www.embroideryondemand.com/ trail-life-usa-troop-patch/

Slide the appropriate Shoulder Loops for your program / Leadership position onto the shirt epaulette bars.

Sew an optional Denominational Patch on the left shirt sleeve just below the USA Flag (if available from your denomination).

Sew the Mountain Lion Timberline Patch centered above the left pocket.

Pin these to the left pocket flap: • Worthy Life Award • Denomination Religious Recognition (including P.R.A.Y. Awards) Sew Vanguard Award Patch to left flap

Hang these patches from the right pocket flap button:

Hang these patches from the left pocket flap button:

• Woodlands Trail Forest Award

• Navigators / Adventurers Discipleship Program Participation Patches (ie Manhood Journey and Band of Brothers)

• Navigators Rank • Adventurers Award

• Woodlands Trail Patrol Branch Patches

Uniform advancement items can be purchased (with proper access privileges) through the Troop Leader Store in TroopTrack, except for Troop Numeral and State Patch, as noted above.

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TRAIL LIFE USA

Troop Uniform Shirt Insignia Placement

2016 DATES TO REMEMBER Trail Life USA Birthday Sunday (2014): January 3, 2016 National Day of Prayer: May 5, 2016 Summer Adventure (ACE Adventures, WV): June 19-25, 2016 Summer Adventure (Glorieta Camps, NM): July 10-16, 2016 Trail Life USA Founding Sunday: June 26, 2016 2016 Parent and Leader Convention and Leader Training (Nashville, TN): August 11-14, 2016 Join the Trail Open House Recruitment Drive: September 1 - 14, 2016 See You at the Pole Prayer Event: September 28, 2016

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