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The '''quartermaster''' (QM) is responsible for all the troop kit in a [[Scouting|Scout]] [[troop]], both in the stores and on camp. In the | The '''quartermaster''' (QM) is responsible for all the troop kit in a [[Scouting|Scout]] [[troop]], both in the stores and on camp. In the United Kingdom, the QM is often an assistant leader, or a parent. In some countries, the job of QM is carried out by one or more of the scouts. The [[Sea Scout]] program also has a Quartermaster position. | ||
There is also a Scout quartermaster [[badge]]. | There is also a Scout quartermaster [[badge]]. | ||
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In the [[Boy Scouts of America]], the position of quatermaster exists for both the adults and boys of a troop. The adult has physical custody of the equipment, while the youth quartermaster is in charge of coordiating the equipment needs of the troop with the available gear. | In the [[Boy Scouts of America]], the position of quatermaster exists for both the adults and boys of a troop. The adult has physical custody of the equipment, while the youth quartermaster is in charge of coordiating the equipment needs of the troop with the available gear. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Scouting]] | *[[Scouting]] |