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Interpreter Strip Award

This Award is meant for Boy Scouts.
Decide for yourself if it is appropriate for your younger scouts or not.

Youth and adult members (Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts, plus Scouters in all programs) may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for the hearing impaired.

Earn the interpreter strip by:

Carrying on a 5-minute conversation in this language.
Translating a 2-minute speech or address.
Writing a letter in the language (Does not apply for sign language)
Translating 200 words or more from the written word.

The interpreter strips are worn centered above the "Boy Scouts of America" strip on the uniform.

The requirements are verified by the unit leader, after receiving sufficient evidence of the Scout's or Scouter's ability to read, write, and speak the language. You can use this Interpreter Strip Confirmation form.
The unit leader should note the personal achievement on the local Council's Advancement Report for youth or Training Report for adults and submit to the Council. The unit leader purchases the strip from the local scout shop. If it is a rare language in your area, the strip may need to be ordered from a different council or National Supply Division.

Most Councils do not have a specific application form, but check with your scout shop or district executive to see.

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Interpreter Strip Award for Boy Scouts

Interpreter Strip Award