Beginning with Troop 1's founding in 1911 the Troop 1 followed the rank system of the British Boy Scouts Association. The highest Scout rank was First Class and Scouts were then recognized for further work on Merit Badges.

From 1918 with the transition to an "international" troop the American rank system was adopted and that system was followed through 1949. The highest "rank" was still First Class with Scouts recognized for further work on Merit Badges with the highest recognition as IBS Eagle Scout.

In 1949 the IBS began work on a new progressive rank system with Globe Scout as the highest rank. After receiving final approval by the World Scout Bureau in 1954 the first "Globe Scout" was awarded in 1956.

IBS EAGLE SCOUT

IBS GLOBE SCOUT