Communications (Boy Scout Merit Badge) The Communications merit badge is a part of the Boy Scouts of America’s rank advancement program. This badge focuses on teaching scouts essential skills related to effective communication, including public speaking, interviewing, and photography. By mastering these skills, scouts can learn to convey ideas clearly and effectively in various settings. The requirements for this badge involve preparing and delivering speeches, learning Morse code, creating and editing photographs, and conducting an interview with a community leader. Upon successful completion of the necessary tasks, scouts are awarded the Communications merit badge, demonstrating their newly acquired communication abilities.