What is a Sea Scout Quartermaster?

The Quartermaster Award is the highest rank in Sea Scouting and is awarded to Scouts who complete a number of requirements in addition to showing dedication and leadership.

What are the Sea Scout ranks?

The Sea Scouting program has its own Advancement Program, consisting of the Ranks of Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster. In addition, the Sea Scout Marksmanship, Small Boat Handler, Qualified Seaman, Long Cruise and SEAL recognitions are available in the Sea Scouting program.

Can Sea Scouts earn merit badges?

Sea Scouts who also reached the rank of First Class Scout as a Boy Scout may also continue to earn merit badges and work towards their Eagle Scout Award. A Sea Scout may also be registered as a Boy Scout and a member of a Boy Scout Troop at the same time that the Sea Scout is a registered member of the Sea Scout Ship.

What do Sea Scouts do?

Sea Scouts are a part of the Scout movement, with a particular emphasis on boating and other water-based activities on the sea, rivers or lakes. Sea Scouts can provide a chance to sail, cruise on boats, learn navigation, learn how to work on engines and compete in regattas. Sea Scouts often have distinctive uniforms.

What is a Sea Scout troop called?

The Sea Scout Program Sea Scout units– called ships- are established all across the country on oceans, bays, rivers, and lakes. They provide limitless opportunities and exciting challenges that you won’t find anywhere else.

How old do you have to be to join Sea Scouts?

Sea Scouting is an inclusive program through the Boy Scouts of America for all youth aged 14-21 (or 13 and completed the 8th grade).

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Is quartermaster a high rank?

The quartermaster ranked higher than any other officer aboard the ship except the captain himself, and could veto the captain’s decisions whenever the ship was not chasing a prize or engaged in battle.