The purpose for Operation Bridge is to provide a natural move for Webelos Scouts into Boy Scout Troops. The award must be earned and applied for no later than 30 June of each year. Processing of the award will take 7 to 10 business days. Each Webelos who bridges into a Boy Scout Troop will receive a strip, which is worn centered below the right pocket and below other authorized strips. Webelos Leaders, Cubmasters, and the Scoutmaster will receive a patch which is worn centered on the right pocket.