Boatswain

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The Boatswain is constantly be in tune with the needs of the Ship and its members. He or she acts as role model, morale officer, confidante and liaison with other persons and institutions. Mariner esprit-de-corps is a major responsibility of the Boatswain.

The Boatswain is the elected youth head of the Sea Scout ship.

Serving as Boatswain can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star, Life, and Eagle.

Boatswain

Selection: Elected Selected by: Youth ship members Reports to: Skipper

Qualifications

• Able Seaman Rank
• If at all possible the Boatswain should have previously served as an Assistant Crew Leader, a Crew Leader, and the Boatswain's Mate.

Reports to

• Skipper

Responsibilities

• Be available to attend a majority of activities.
• Plan and conduct skills training, practices and competitions.
• Attend Fleet Quarterdeck meetings.
• Plan and conduct Quarterdeck meetings.
• Train the Boatswain's Mate to be Boatswain. Assign the Boatswain's Mate to do as many

tasks as possible so that when the Boatswain's Mate becomes Boatswain, he or she will be ready to train the next Boatswain.

Equivalents

The Boatswain is top youth leader in its unit. Other top youth leaders are:

• Senior Patrol Leader - Boy Scouting
• Captain - Varsity Scouting
• Crew President - Venturing
• Boatswain - Sea Scouting
• Post President - Exploring

See also

Sea Scouting

• Positions of Responsibility
• Apprentice rank
• Ordinary rank
• Able rank
• Quartermaster Award
• Star Rank
• Life Rank
• Eagle Scout Rank

References

Ship Petty Officers and Officers
Youth and Adult Positions of Responsibility

Ship Petty Officers:	Boatswain • Boatswain's Mate • Crew Leader • Assistant Crew Leader
Administrative ship petty officers:	Yeoman • Purser • Storekeeper
Other ship petty officers:	Specialists • Activity Chairs • Bugler
Officers:	Skipper • Mate • Ship Committee Secretary • Ship Committee Treasurer