Quartermaster
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- | {{Otheruses|''This is the '''{{PAGENAME}} | + | {{Otheruses|''This is the youth '''{{PAGENAME}}''' equipment management leadership position for Boy Scout Troops and Varsity Scout Teams.<br/>For the equipment management leadership position for Venturing, see [[Crew Quartermaster]].<br/>For the highest-level rank award in Sea Scouting, see the [[Quartermaster Award]].''}}{{Alert|Serving as [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can apply towards [[Positions of Responsibility]] requirements for [[Star Rank|Star]], [[Life Rank|Life]], and [[Eagle Scout Rank|Eagle]].}} |
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{{Positions of responsibility | {{Positions of responsibility | ||
|position = Quartermaster | |position = Quartermaster | ||
|image = Quartermaster.jpg | |image = Quartermaster.jpg | ||
|method = Appointed | |method = Appointed | ||
- | |by = [[Senior Patrol Leader]] | + | |by = [[Senior Patrol Leader]] or<br/>[[Captain|Varsity Team Captain]] |
- | |report = [[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]]}} | + | |report = [[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] or<br/>[[Captain|Varsity Team Captain]] |
+ | }} | ||
+ | The '''Quartermaster''' keeps track of [[troop]] or [[team]] equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He keeps records on patrol/troop or squad/team equipment, makes sure equipment is in good working condition, and issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition. | ||
- | == | + | ==Reports to== |
- | + | *[[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] in a Boy Scout troop. | |
+ | *[[Captain|Team Captain]] in a Varsity Scout team. | ||
==Responsibilities== | ==Responsibilities== | ||
- | * Keeps records on [[patrol]] | + | * Keeps records on [[patrol]]/[[troop]] or [[squad]]/[[team]] equipment. |
* Makes sure equipment is in good working condition. | * Makes sure equipment is in good working condition. | ||
* Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition. | * Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition. | ||
* Makes suggestions for new or replacement items. | * Makes suggestions for new or replacement items. | ||
* Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment. | * Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment. | ||
- | * | + | * Sets a good example. |
- | * Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform. | + | * Enthusiastically and [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts). |
* Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]]. | * Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]]. | ||
- | * Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] | + | * Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] |
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+ | ==Equivalents== | ||
+ | {{Youth equipment manager Leader Equivalents}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 21:06, November 26, 2010
![]() | This is the youth Quartermaster equipment management leadership position for Boy Scout Troops and Varsity Scout Teams. For the equipment management leadership position for Venturing, see Crew Quartermaster. For the highest-level rank award in Sea Scouting, see the Quartermaster Award. |
![]() | Serving as Quartermaster can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star, Life, and Eagle. |
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The Quartermaster keeps track of troop or team equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He keeps records on patrol/troop or squad/team equipment, makes sure equipment is in good working condition, and issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.
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Reports to
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader in a Boy Scout troop.
- Team Captain in a Varsity Scout team.
Responsibilities
- Keeps records on patrol/troop or squad/team equipment.
- Makes sure equipment is in good working condition.
- Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.
- Makes suggestions for new or replacement items.
- Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment.
- Sets a good example.
- Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
- Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Shows Scout spirit
Equivalents
The Quartermaster is the equipment manager youth leader in its unit. Other equipment manager youth leaders are:
- Quartermaster - Boy Scouting
- Crew Quartermaster - Venturing
- Storekeeper - Sea Scouting
See also
![]() | Boy Scout portal |
- Boy Scout Ranks requiring a Positions of Responsibility
- Star Rank #5 "While a First Class Scout, serve actively in your troop for four months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop)"
- Life Rank #5 "While a Star Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop)"
- Eagle Scout Rank #4 "While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for a period of six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility..."
- See also: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - a fun, six-day outdoor learning course.
![]() | Varsity Scout portal |
References
- 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
- Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates
Team Leadership: | Captain • Cocaptain • Team Secretary • Squad Leader • Quartermaster • Chaplain Aide • Librarian • Instructor • Den Chief • Order of the Arrow Team Representative |
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Program Managers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |
Other team leadership: | Historian • Bugler |
Advisers: | Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es) • Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer |
Program Advisers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |