The Communications Preparation Merit Badge - Journeyman Level is designed for individuals who have mastered basic emergency communication skills and are ready to advance to more complex and technical aspects of emergency communications. This badge focuses on developing proficiency in amateur radio operations, understanding advanced communication systems, and taking a leadership role in community emergency communications.

By earning this badge, you will learn how to:

The Communications Preparation Merit Badge - Apprentice Level is designed to introduce individuals to the essential aspects of emergency communications. This badge focuses on ensuring that you and your family can communicate effectively during a crisis, using both modern technology and basic methods that don't rely on complex infrastructure.

By earning this badge, you will learn how to:

The Energy Preparation Merit Badge - Greenie Level is designed to introduce individuals to the basics of energy preparedness for short-term emergencies. This badge focuses on ensuring that a family has access to essential energy sources and can meet basic energy needs for 7 days during an unexpected event or crisis.

By earning this badge, you will learn how to:

The Water Preparation Merit Badge - Greenie Level is designed to introduce individuals to the fundamentals of water preparedness for short-term emergencies. This badge focuses on ensuring that a family has access to an adequate supply of safe drinking water for 7 days during an unexpected event or crisis.

By earning this badge, you will learn how to:

The Food Preparation Merit Badge - Level 1 (Greenie) - is designed to introduce individuals to the basics of food preparedness for short-term emergencies. This badge focuses on ensuring that a family has adequate food supplies and preparation capabilities to sustain themselves for 7 days during an unexpected event or crisis.

By earning this badge, you will learn how to: