Every rank in Boy Scouts has a requirement for "Scout Spirit". Unlike knot tying or first aid, Scout Spirit is a nebulous, abstract concept that seems to defy definition. The requirement "Demonstrate Scout Spirit by living the Scout Oath and the Scout Law in your everyday life" is one of requirements most frequently asked-about by Scoutmasters.

The degree to which Scout Spirit applies varies by rank. Following is a Scoutmaster's "Cheat Sheet" from www.hatborotroop81.org attributed to C. Baelz.