Being a Scout became more than just donning a tan troop uniform complete with a patrol emblem and a merit-badge sash. Revered as one of the largest scouting organizations and one of the largest youth organizations in the nation, the BSA touts over 1 million participants and an impressive alumni, including Neil Armstrong, President John F. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), once hailed as 'a vital factor in American life,' has long preached the importance of moral behavior, instilling a sense of trust among families that its programs can transform young boys into disciplined, well-rounded men.
