Results have shown that units attaining Quality Unit status furnish a consistently better program, retain youth and adult members longer, and advance Scouts further along the trail towards Eagle. The National Quality Unit Award can be earned by a Pack by establishing and reaching 10 commitment goals over the unit's charter year. Earning this award enables a unit to display the Quality Unit Pennant. Additionally, all Cub Scouts and adult leaders are eligible to wear a recognition emblem on their uniform.

The following is a list of the 10 commitments for attaining Quality Unit status. While every unit's ultimate goal should be to complete all ten, a unit must achieve at least six of the ten items, including each of four starred (*) items, to qualify for the award.

1. * TRAINING: The Cubmaster, and at least 50 percent of den leaders and Webelos den leaders complete Fast Start Training and basic training for their current position.

2. * TWO-DEEP LEADERSHIP: Have one or more registered, trained, and active assistant Cubmasters. One registered adult is assigned responsibility for Youth Protection training. 

3. PACK MEETINGS: Hold a minimum of nine pack meetings a year, and the pack will earn the National Summertime Pack Award. 

4. TIGER CUBS: Commit to have one or more Tiger Cub dens in your pack.

5. SERVICE PROJECTS: Conduct a service project annually, preferably for the chartered organization or the community.

6. ADVANCEMENT: Seventy percent or more of your Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts will advance a rank, or you will have a 10 percent increase over a year ago. Approved rank advancements for this recognition include Bobcat, Wolf Cub Scout, Bear Cub Scout, Webelos Scout, and Arrow of Light. 

7. BOYS' LIFE MAGAZINE: Fifty percent or more of your Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts subscribe to Boys' Life magazine or you will have a 10 percent increase over a year ago.

8. MEMBERSHIP: Renew Pack charter with an equal or greater number of youth registered over a year ago.

9. * OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Cub Scout pack participates in one or more of the following experiences: Cub Scout day camp, Resident camp, Family camp, Webelos den overnighter(s), and/or other activities conducted or approved by the local council. 

10. * ON-TIME CHARTER RENEWAL: Pack completes its charter renewal before its current charter expires.