Transcript SEA SCOUT OFFICER’S SPECIALIZED TRAINING

SEA SCOUT
OFFICERS’
SPECIALIZED
TRAINING
WELCOME ABOARD
INTRODUCTIONS AND
OPENING CEREMONY
SSM APPENDIX K page 356
Customs and
Courtesies
Sea Scout Salute and Handclasp
The Double Salute
Piping the side
The Sea Scout Salute
and Handclasp
Unlike Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts use the traditional
military salute with all fingers extended. The salute
should be executed smartly from the position of
attention.
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handclasp is the adult handshake used daily by
people as they greet each other. It is given with the
right hand in a firm manner that indicates sincerity.
THE DOUBLE SALUTE
 On all formal and official occasions, Sea Scouts
immediately upon stepping aboard a ship, salute first
the center of the ship which is the traditional salute to
God. They then turn toward the Flagstaff at the stern
of the ship and perform the traditional salute to the
ensign of our nation. (Note: This is the reverse of the Navy
tradition of saluting the ensign first and then the officer of the
deck).
 Upon going ashore or leaving a land ship, each
person gives the double salute in reverse, first to the
national ensign and then to the mainmast.
Piping the Side
This is the survival of an old custom handed down
from European navies.
In the side boys of today’s boarding ceremony with the
Boatswain and his pipe, we can see what is left of the
custom. The following rules should be observed in
appointing side boys:
 Two side boys-ship’s officers, visiting ship’s
officers, ship committee members
 Four side boys-district or council officers
 Six side boys-officers related to the area or regional
office
 Eight side boys-officers related to the National
Council
Old Chinese Proverb
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“Tell me, I’ll Forget!
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“Show me, I may remember!
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“But involve me, and I’ll understand!”
INTRODUCTION
 This
specialized training is designed
to introduce the SEA SCOUT
MANUAL.
 Detail
information about Venturing
can be obtained by participating in
the Adult Venturing Basic course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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To introduce learners to the techniques of
Sea Scouting
To review the programs, activities,
advancement, and recognition unique to
Sea Scouting
To discuss safety policies and procedures
To review the resources available to Sea
Scout Ships
What is the purpose
of Sea Scouting?
PURPOSE 0F SEA
SCOUTING
 To instill in young men and women a
code of ethics
 The lure of the sea and the seagoing
program itself are designed to
attract and hold them, while the
character building and citizenship
training elements take effect
SEA SCOUTING
IDEALS
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As part of its steering gear, Sea Scouting
splices the lore of the sea with the ideals
of the Boy Scouts of America
A code of conduct so good and strong
that it has stood the test of time
The Scout Oath and the Scout Law are
basic to the purpose of Sea Scouting
THE SHIP CODE
A statement of ideals and conduct developed and
approved by the ship members (In addition to the Sea
Promise and Venturing Code):
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The means of upholding your ship’s reputation and traditions.
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What members consider important as a group
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The Reason for their association with the Ship
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Ideas that describe the ship’s purpose
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A standard or goal for self improvement.
THE SEA PROMISE
As a Sea Scout I promise
to do my best:
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To guard against water accidents
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To know the location and proper use of the
Lifesaving devices on every boat I board
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To be prepared to render aid to those in need
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To seek to preserve the motto of the sea:
Women and Children First.
Accomplishing Purpose
How can the codes, mottos, pledges,
and promises help to accomplish
the Ideals of Sea Scouting ?
Uniforms and
Insignia
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Why are uniforms important?
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The traditional uniform
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Choosing the Ship’s uniform
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Sources for uniforms
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Use of badges and insignia
SSM 105-119
The Organization
of a Ship
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The National Office – Chartered by the Congress
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Local Councils – Through the National office issues
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The Chartered Organization – Agrees to provide
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The Ship Committee – appointed by the chartered
of the United States in 1916. In turn the National office
issues charters annually to local councils
charters to organizations that organize Sea Scout Ships
the ship with a good Sea Scouting program under the best
available leadership
organization
SHIP ORGANIZATION
Boatswain
Skipper
Boatswain’s Mate
(Administration)
Mate
(Administration)
Boatswain’s Mate
(Program)
Mate
(Program)
Ship Committee
Chair
Ship Committee
Members
Treasurer
Purser
Yeoman
Consultants
Ship Membership
Crew Leaders
Chartered
Organization Rep
Appointed
Activity Chair
Chartered Organization
Crew Leaders &
Assistants
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For administrative purposes, the ship’s company
often is divided into crews of about eight
Each crew elects its own crew leader and
assistant crew leader from members of the crew
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Each crew leader has the job of molding his or
her crew members into a working unit
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He or she is responsible for the conduct and
participation at ship meetings and activities.
National and Local
Terminology
Sea Scout Ship
Venturing Crew
Sea Scout
Venturer
Boatswain
President
Boatswain’s Mate
Vice President
Yeoman
Secretary
Purser
Treasurer
Storekeeper
Quartermaster
Skipper
Advisor
Mate
Assoc Advisor
Ship Committee
Crew Committee
LEADERSHIP
Group Activity
 Skipper’s
Duties SSM 10
 Mate’s Duties SSM
 Ship
12
Committee, Duties SSM 13
ADULT LEADER
OBJECTIVES
 All the adult leaders-the Skipper, mates, and
committee members have one objective. They want
to carry out the program of activities that will
accomplish the purpose of the Scout movement:
Character Development, Citizenship
Training, and Personal Fitness.
At the same time, they know that the
program must satisfy the desire for FUN
AND ADVENTURE promised to Sea
Scout!!
QUARTERDECK
MEETINGS
 The quarterdeck meeting is a
monthly business meeting of all the
Ship’s petty officers
 Usually during first week of each month at
a regular time and place
 Helps accomplish the basic objectives of
Sea Scouting
Quarterdeck
Meetings
The Boatswain presides; the Skipper
meets with the boatswain in advance to
assist in preparing for it
2. All Petty Officers report at every
meeting. This involvement of officers is
absolutely necessary
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The Ship program is planned and
double-checked under the supervision
of the Skipper and designated Mate
QUARTERDECK
MEETINGS
Suggested Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes of last quarterdeck meeting.
3. Report of Petty Officers – communications,
membership, finances, boats and equipment,
District and Council activities, past activities
review.
4. Approval of Ship meeting Agenda.
5. Check of this month’s activity plans.
6. Program planning session or future activities.
7. Adjournment
SSM 56.
DEMOCRATIC
LEADERSHIP
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Why should members of a ship elect their petty
officers?
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How do the Skipper and the Mate advise and
coach the petty officers?
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How are the objectives of Sea Scouting –
building character and citizenship in youth –
better served through democratic rather than
autocratic leadership?
Election of
Petty Officers
 Petty officers are elected by the
membership of the ship
 This does not include the Skipper or the
Mates who are appointed by the
Committee
 Most Ships find that a six month term of
office is satisfactory
 However, each Ship can decide on how
long a term petty officers serve
Quarterdeck
Training
 It is essential that Skippers train their own petty
officers.
 Good morale and a smooth operation are based on
a mutual understanding of all petty officers from
the individual ship in regard to personnel,
administration and activities.
 Newly elected petty officers should by trained by
the Skipper as soon as possible.
Petty Officers
Seminar
 An 0rientation and planning meeting conducted by
the Skipper and Boatswain working as a
leadership team
 Can be an overnight meeting and, though a
working session should be at a location where
there are opportunities for sports and relaxation
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 Suggested locations are a cabin, Scout camp,
college, etc.
Program Planning
Pattern SSM 59
 Collecting Activities
 Selecting Activities
 Preparing for Activities
 Checking on Detailed Plans
 Conducting Activities
 After Each Activity
 Cruise & Superactivity Plans
Program Planning
Best sources are Ship members
Program conferences & regattas
Sea Scout Manual
Program Capability Inventory
WHAT
IS A
CONSULTANT?
CONSULTANTS
A consultant is someone whose special
skill or knowledge, equipment or facilities,
or contacts can help the Ship.
He or she may serve briefly for a single
event or for a longer period to supplement
the Skipper. At no time does the consultant
take the Skipper’s place.
They may come from inside the Ship or
from the community.
SOURCES OF
CONSULTANTS
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Yacht clubs
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Other national boat clubs and officers
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Local Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla members
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Boating supply and equipment store employees
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Owners and employees of marinas
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Military personnel—especially active and reserve members of the
Navy and Coast Guard
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Your own Ship Committee members
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Parents and friends
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Members of district and council Venturing committees
SHIP MEETINGS
PATTERNS
 How often to hold them?
 What happens during a meeting?
 Who runs the meeting?
 What are some of the items that
should be covered in a meeting?
 What is the role of the Skipper and
Mates at these meetings?
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SAMPLE SHIP
ACTIVITIES & POLICIES
Alpha Crew-SSM 31-34
Be a “Square Rigger”
Bravo Crew-SSM 34-37
Up to
SAMPLE SHIP
ACTIVITIES & POLICIES
Reflection
Each Crew describe which
activity they liked best
Relate to ideals and
policies
ADVANCEMENT
 Sea Scouting has the oldest advancement
program in Venturing.
 Advancement in rank is a measure of
nautical knowledge and performance as a
leader.
 Adults should remind Sea Scouts that no
more water comes out of a scuttlebutt than
is put into it. Likewise they will never get
more out of an advancement in rank than
they put into it.
Why Recognition and
Advancement? SSM 83-84
1. How can advancement be
stimulated?
2. Why are ceremonies important?
3. What about recognizing the individual
talent of Ship members?
4. Why is service to the Ship and others
an important factor to recognize?
REVIEW PROCEDURE &
BRIDGE OF HONOR
 Reviewing Procedure –Skipper’s
Conference
 Bridge of Honor
 Ceremonies
 Leadership opportunities
 Recognizing talent
 Service to others
ADVANCEMENT
PROJECT
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Apprentice requirement 9 SSM 86
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Ordinary requirement 9 SSM 87
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Able requirement 9 SSM 90
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Quartermaster requirement 12 SSM 94
OPTIONAL
RECOGNITION
 Small Boat Handling Bar
 Qualified Seaman Bar
The Safe Boating
Course
 Session
one-Aids to
Navigation and Rules of the
Road
 Session two-Boating Safety
 See
SSM page 98
The Advanced
Seamanship Course
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Session one-Aids to navigation
Session two-Rules of the road
Session three-Seamanship
Session four-Safety
Session five-Piloting
Session six-Charts
Session seven-Boating operation
Session eight-Operating a boat
See SSM pages 99-100
OTHER
RECOGNITION
 Long
Cruise Badge and arc
 SEAL (Sea Scout
Advanced
Leadership) training
 Snorkeling, BSA
 Boardsailing, BSA
THE LONG
CRUISE
A cruise of several days or weeks
on chartered water or on large
inland lake in a power boat or
sailboat.
Venturing
Recognition
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Step 1 Bronze Award –Sea Scout
Ordinary Rank
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Step 2 Gold Award
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Step 3 Silver Award
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Ranger Award
Venturing
Advancement
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Bronze
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Gold
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Silver
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Ranger
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Quartermaster
Eagle Scout
If has achieved First Class rank as a
Boy Scout in a Troop may continue
working toward the Star, Life, and Eagle
ranks until 18th birthday.
Must meet requirements in the Boy Scout
Handbook
RECOGNITION
FOR ADULTS
Emblem of office
Training key, awards, and certificates
Distinguished service awards
Long Cruise Award
50-Miler Award
Mile Swim, BSA
U.S. Power Squadrons certificate
U.S.C.G. Auxiliary certificate
Seabadge Trident pin
Council, Regional, National leadership
awards
 District Award of Merit
 Silver Beaver
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CRUISES &
SUPERACTIVITIES
 Definition of a long cruise
 Definition of a Superactivity
 Need for long-range planning
 Need for youth and adult
leadership
 Need for budget and equipment
 Need for tour permits
Planning a Long
Cruise
Group Project – Refer to
Sea Scout Manual pages 69-79
COUNCIL, REGIONAL,
NATIONAL PROGRAMS
 Council activities and Youth
Officers Association
 Scholarships and awards
 Regional regattas or rendezvous
 Seabadge conferences
 National events
BSA Safe
Boating/Sailing
Standards
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For vessels owned or operated by the
Boy Scouts of America
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Annual Vessel Safety Check by Coast
Guard Auxiliary or Power Squadron
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Guidelines for maximum persons carried
aboard
Cruise Plan for Sea Scout
Ships & Venturing Units
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required for LOCAL DAY
SAILING within site of departure
point
 Required for boats traveling beyond
visual observation from departure
point , but less than 500 miles
distance and five days duration
 Required along with a National Tour
Permit for extended cruising
SAFE SWIM
DEFENSE
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QUALIFIED SUPERVISION
PHYSICAL FITNESS
SAFE AREA
LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY
LOOKOUT
ABILITY GROUPS
BUDDY SYSTEM
DISCIPLINE
SAFETY AFLOAT
 Review of BSA Safety Afloat-Guide
to Safe Scouting
 Safe Boating Course
 Advanced Seamanship Course
Safety Afloat
 Qualified supervision
 Physical fitness
 Swimming ability
 Personal flotation equipment
 Buddy system
 Skill proficiency
 Planning
 Equipment
 Discipline
RESOURCES
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Navy Youth Programs
National Ocean Service
Defense Mapping Agency
Hydrographic Center
 Navigational charts
 U.S. Coast Guard
 U.S. Power Squadrons
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Career Programs
Marine
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Oceanography
Marine biology
Ichthyology
Ocean transport
Marine engineering
Coastal fisheries
Naval architecture
Admiralty law
Yachting as a business
Marine insurance
The United States Navy
The United States Coast Guard
The Merchant Marine
Boat maintenance
Youth with Disabilities
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Everyone has a “disability”
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Pros and cons of taking on board youth
with disabilities
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Leader’s role is in making a positive
difference in youth
SEABADGE
CONFERENCE
This is a weekend course that covers:
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
NOW WHAT?
DO IT!!!
 Now that the Ship has a Chartered
Organization, a Committee, adult leaders,
members, petty officers, and a program move
ahead. What you need now is a way to get from
just having program to actually doing the
activities.
 For each activity, the petty officers and
Skipper should select an Activity chair as well as
a Consultant who will bring about the event.
REMEMBER SEA SCOUTING IS
Closing Ceremony
SSM – Appendix K page
367