Which merit badge must be earned before doing requirements 3 through 15?

Swimming.

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  1. Rowing
  2. Canoeing
  3. Swimming ✔

Why: The Swimming merit badge is a prerequisite for the later Lifesaving requirements.

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Answer: Swimming. The Swimming merit badge is a prerequisite for the later Lifesaving requirements.

  1. Scouting America: Lifesaving www.scouting.org/merit-badges/lifesaving
    Earn the Swimming merit badge
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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