As a part of the Eagle packet the candidate has to show how many hours it to to come up with the plan, get it approved, plan the project, execute the project, and then write it up with a sum at the end to prove the idea behind Eagle of understanding and being able to carry out management/leadership responsibilities.
This is one of the reasons why Eagle rank is recognized as a proper award to cite on Resumes, College Applications, and why when a Candidates packet is opened at one of the service Academies it is an automatic 500 pts towards the nomination and appointment. For the Academies if everything else is equal between candidates and one is an Eagle Scout the Eagle gets the slot.
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