SEA SCOUT OFFICERS’ SPECIALIZED TRAINING

1. SEA SCOUTOFFICERS’SPECIALIZED TRAINING

2. WELCOMEABOARD INTRODUCTIONS AND OPENING CEREMONY SSM APPENDIX K page 356

3. Customs and Courtesies • Sea Scout Salute and Handclasp • The Double Salute • Piping the side

4. 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. • The 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.

5. THE DOUBLE SALUTE • On all formal and official occasions, Sea Scoutsimmediately upon stepping aboard a ship, salute firstthe 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.

6. Piping the Side This is the survival of an old custom handed downfrom 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

7. Old Chinese Proverb • “Tell me, I’ll Forget! • “Show me, I may remember! • “But involve me, and I’ll understand!”

8. 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.

9. COURSE OBJECTIVES • 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

10. What is the purpose of Sea Scouting?

11. 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

12. SEA SCOUTING IDEALS • 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

13. 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): • The means of upholding your ship’s reputation and traditions. • What members consider important as a group • The Reason for their association with the Ship • Ideas that describe the ship’s purpose • Astandard or goal for self improvement.

14. THE SEA PROMISEAs a Sea Scout I promise to do my best: • To guard against water accidents • To know the location and proper use of the Lifesaving devices on every boat I board • To be prepared to render aid to those in need • To seek to preserve the motto of the sea: Women and Children First.

15. Accomplishing Purpose How can the codes, mottos, pledges, and promises help to accomplish the Ideals of Sea Scouting ?

16. Uniforms and Insignia • Why are uniforms important? • The traditional uniform • Choosing the Ship’s uniform • Sources for uniforms • Use of badges and insignia SSM 105-119

17. The Organization of a Ship • The National Office – Chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1916. In turn the National office issues charters annually to local councils • Local Councils – Through the National office issues charters to organizations that organize Sea Scout Ships • The Chartered Organization – Agrees to provide the ship with a good Sea Scouting program under the best available leadership • The Ship Committee – appointed by the chartered organization

18. SHIP ORGANIZATION Boatswain Skipper Ship Committee Chair Ship CommitteeMembers Treasurer Boatswain’s Mate(Administration) Mate(Administration) Boatswain’sMate(Program) Mate(Program) Purser Yeoman Consultants ShipMembershipCrewLeaders Appointed Activity Chair AA Chartered Organization Rep Chartered Organization

19. Crew Leaders & Assistants • 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 • Each crew leader has the job of molding his or her crew members into a working unit • He or she is responsible for the conduct and participation at ship meetings and activities.

20. National and Local Terminology Sea Scout Ship Sea Scout Boatswain Boatswain’s Mate Yeoman Purser Storekeeper Skipper Mate Ship Committee Venturing Crew Venturer President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Quartermaster Advisor Assoc Advisor Crew Committee

21. LEADERSHIPGroup Activity • Skipper’s Duties SSM 10 • Mate’s Duties SSM 12 • Ship Committee, Duties SSM 13

22. ADULT LEADEROBJECTIVES • 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!!

23. 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

24. Quarterdeck Meetings • The Boatswain presides; the Skipper meets with the boatswain in advance to assist in preparing for it • All Petty Officers report at every meeting. This involvement of officers is absolutely necessary • The Ship program is planned and double-checked under the supervision of the Skipper and designated Mate

25. QUARTERDECK MEETINGSSuggested Agenda • Call to Order • Minutes of last quarterdeck meeting. • Report of Petty Officers – communications, membership, finances, boats and equipment, District and Council activities, past activities review. • Approval of Ship meeting Agenda. • Check of this month’s activity plans. • Program planning session or future activities. • Adjournment SSM 56.

26. DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP • Why should members of a ship elect their petty officers? • How do the Skipper and the Mate advise and coach the petty officers? • How are the objectives of Sea Scouting – building character and citizenship in youth – better served through democratic rather than autocratic leadership?

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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 • Suggested locations are a cabin, Scout camp, college, etc. .

30. Program Planning Pattern SSM 59 • Collecting Activities • Selecting Activities • Preparing for Activities • Checking on Detailed Plans • Conducting Activities • After Each Activity • Cruise & Superactivity Plans

31. Program Planning • Best sources are Ship members • Program conferences & regattas • Sea Scout Manual • Program Capability Inventory

32. WHATIS ACONSULTANT?

33. 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.

34. SOURCES OF CONSULTANTS • Yacht clubs • Other national boat clubs and officers • Local Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla members • Boating supply and equipment store employees • Owners and employees of marinas • Military personnel—especially active and reserve members of the Navy and Coast Guard • Your own Ship Committee members • Parents and friends • Members of district and council Venturing committees

35. 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? .

36. SAMPLE SHIPACTIVITIES & POLICIES Alpha Crew-SSM 31-34 Up to Be a “Square Rigger” Bravo Crew-SSM 34-37

37. SAMPLE SHIPACTIVITIES & POLICIESReflection Each Crew describe which activity they liked best Relate to ideals and policies

38. 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.

39. Why Recognition and Advancement? SSM 83-84 How can advancement be stimulated? Why are ceremonies important? What about recognizing the individual talent of Ship members? Why is service to the Ship and others an important factor to recognize?

40. REVIEW PROCEDURE & BRIDGE OF HONOR • Reviewing Procedure –Skipper’s Conference • Bridge of Honor • Ceremonies • Leadership opportunities • Recognizing talent • Service to others

41. ADVANCEMENT

42. PROJECT • Apprentice requirement 9 SSM 86 • Ordinary requirement 9 SSM 87 • Able requirement 9 SSM 90 • Quartermaster requirement 12 SSM 94

43. OPTIONAL RECOGNITION • Small Boat Handling Bar • Qualified Seaman Bar

44. The Safe Boating Course • Session one-Aids to Navigation and Rules of the Road • Session two-Boating Safety • See SSM page 98

45. The Advanced Seamanship Course • 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

46. OTHER RECOGNITION • Long Cruise Badge and arc • SEAL (Sea Scout Advanced Leadership) training • Snorkeling, BSA • Boardsailing, BSA

47. THE LONG CRUISEA cruise of several days or weeks on chartered water or on large inland lake in a power boat or sailboat.

48. Venturing Recognition • Step 1 Bronze Award –Sea Scout Ordinary Rank • Step 2 Gold Award • Step 3 Silver Award • Ranger Award

49. Venturing Advancement • Bronze • Gold • Silver • Ranger • Quartermaster

50. 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