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How to Use Online Advancement

How to Use	Online Help
Overview (pdf)	FAQ

Special Information and Hints:
• Internet Advancement was designed for Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.  This means that other browsers and operating systems other than Windows will not provide full functionality. 
• Also, the system was designed for a minimum of 28.8 connection.  If your connection is slower the system may time out. 
• Pop-up blockers should be turned off for all pages. 
• It is a best practice to load the roster for each session in internet advancement, enter data, and submit to council.

The council will provide each unit with a unit ID. Contact the Council Service Center for more information.

Ranks must be recorded based on program identification and in the correct rank and date sequence. Only the Eagle Scout rank cannot be awarded by this process. Awards to be entered will not include nominated awards, such as those for meritorious action, and awards that are controlled by other organizations, even if approved for uniform wear. As BSA policies for rank entry are enforced, what units enter will meet these requirements.

System Availability:
• The ScoutNET system will be unavailable every weekend from 10 p.m. ET on Saturday until  7 p.m. ET on Sunday for routine system maintenance. 
• Internet Advancement will not be available during these times. 
• You may work in Internet advancement adding dates, but you may not load a roster or submit to council during these times.  If you do the system will error and you may lose all data entered.

Steps To Use Internet Advancement:
1. Select the unit advancement processor. This person must have Internet connectivity and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
2. Obtain a unit ID code from the council. The unit advancement processor attends an April roundtable, and can obtain the unit ID code there.
3. Gather information for advancement, including merit badge applications and advancement records with dates.
4. Click Internet Advancement button on this page. Follow the instructions in Internet Advancement to process advancements and print an advancement report.
5. Have the appropriate people sign the printed unit advancement report and submit it to the council. Save a copy for your files.
6. Units should submit monthly before the end of each month, or more often if needed.  In December, submit a report before the end of the month to update your unit and council statistics.

For further assistance, please contact the Council Service Center.