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Revision as of 08:42, 23 July 2009
| File:Rttn2.jpg BSA Report to the Nation |
On 23 February 2009, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary signed a Memorandum of Agreement to partner with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The Auxiliary's Boating Department is coordinating the implementation to make this a meaningful agreement between the two organizations.
Resources are available for the following:
About the BSA
Every organization has its own way of expressing itself, as well as its own approach to how to get the job done. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is no exception. This page is intended to provide Coast Guard Auxiliarists information about BSA, how it talks, and how it is organized. Most resources are found on the official BSA website.
Position statements
As a public organization, BSA takes positions on a number of contemporary issues. BSA's position statements can be consulted by following this link.
Fact sheets
The Language of Scouting
A good overview of BSA's specialized language is found by following this link.
Units are called ...
Types of Scout units Program Unit Adult Leader Cub Scouts Cub Pack Cubmaster Boy Scouts Scout Troop Scoutmaster Sea Scouts Sea Scout Ship Skipper Venturers Venturing Crew Advisor
All local units work together in a Scout "District". Two or more districts comprise a Scout "Council". There are 4 Regions (Northeast, Southern, Central, Western) that include approximately 80 councils each. There are currently 303 councils nationally.
Training
- Youth Protection (Cubs)
- Youth Protection (Scouts)
- Youth Protection (Sea Scouts & Venturers)
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
Aquatics awards
These recognitions are earned by Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Venturers:
These recognitions are earned by Sea Scouts only:
- Apprentice
- Ordinary
- Able
- Quartermaster
- Long Cruise Badge (may also be earned by Sea Scout adult leaders)
- SEAL
