Earning a Merit Badge takes time and planning.  You need to fill out a Merit Badge Application and review the plan with your Scoutmaster and a Merit Badge Councelor before you begin.  All the required forms are linked below, and the process is outlined nicely at this link

Not all Merit Badges are supported by Troop 715 Merit Badge Councelors.  If you would like to work on a badge that is not listed below, please use the REQUEST form linked above to let us know.  We will help you find a qualified Councelor for that Merit Badge.
Troop 715
Merit Badges
This page was last updated on: July 1, 2008
Merit Badge List & Requirements
Merit Badge Counselor Orientation  < how the program works
Register to be a Merit Badge Counselor
Form for Adult Leader Registration  < even if you are already a registered Adult Leader, this must be submitted w/Councelor Registration.   One copy with your signiture only (no other signitures req'd), no payment required.
Merit Badge Worksheets
Merit Badge Application
An Alternate Resource for Merit Badge List & Requirements