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{{Infobox WorldScouting | {{Infobox WorldScouting | ||
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|founder=Arthur A. Carey<br />Charles T. Longstreth | |founder=Arthur A. Carey<br />Charles T. Longstreth | ||
|chiefscouttitle=National Commodore | |chiefscouttitle=National Commodore | ||
|chiefscout= | |chiefscout=TW Cook | ||
|chiefscouttitle2=National Director | |chiefscouttitle2=National Director | ||
|chiefscout2= | |chiefscout2= Owen McCullough | ||
|chiefscouttitle3=[[National Boatswain]] | |chiefscouttitle3=[[National Boatswain]] | ||
|chiefscout3= | |chiefscout3=Hannah Carter | ||
| website = {{URL|http://seascout.org}} | | website = {{URL|http://seascout.org}} | ||
|prev=[[Venturing (Boy Scouts of America)|Venturing]]<br />[[Varsity Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Varsity Scouting]]<br />[[Boy Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Boy Scouting]] | |prev=[[Venturing (Boy Scouts of America)|Venturing]]<br />[[Varsity Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Varsity Scouting]]<br />[[Boy Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Boy Scouting]] | ||
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As of 2016, Sea Scouting is currently its own independent program within the BSA. From 1998 to 2016, it had been part of [[Venturing]], and prior to that part of [[Exploring (Boy Scouts of America)|Exploring]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/10/sea-scouts/ |title=Sea Scouts becomes its own program within the BSA| author=Bryan Wendell |publisher=Bryan on Scouting}}</ref> | As of 2016, Sea Scouting is currently its own independent program within the BSA. From 1998 to 2016, it had been part of [[Venturing]], and prior to that part of [[Exploring (Boy Scouts of America)|Exploring]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2016/02/10/sea-scouts/ |title=Sea Scouts becomes its own program within the BSA| author=Bryan Wendell |publisher=Bryan on Scouting}}</ref> | ||
In 2018, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary expanded their memorandum of agreement and established Sea Scouts as the official Youth Program of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Registered members of the Sea Scouts BSA program may join an Auxiliary Flotilla at age 14 and participate in age-appropriate activity with the Auxiliary. | |||
==Aims and principles== | ==Aims and principles== | ||
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Above the ship level, committees are organized to support the program. Each level also has its own terminology that varies around the Country: | Above the ship level, committees are organized to support the program. Each level also has its own terminology that varies around the Country: | ||
* Council | * Council | ||
* Area | * Area | ||
* Region | * Region | ||
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Boatswain, Commodore and Committee</poem>}} | Boatswain, Commodore and Committee</poem>}} | ||
Sea Scouts have | Sea Scouts have historically worn US Navy style uniforms or an activity shirt. In 2012, the National Sea Scout Committee introduced the New Century Universal Uniform (NCUU) now known as The Official Sea Scout Uniform. This universal uniform is the same for youth and adults as well as men and women. It is flexible enough to be used as an all purpose uniform and is authorized for wear at National Events. The uniform is made up of a dark blue "Dickies" Shirt, dark blue pants, a black ball cap or the traditional "Dixie Cup" hat, an optional dark blue neckerchief or "Tar Flap" neckerchief (youth only), a black belt, and black shoes.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Century Uniform|url=http://www.seascout.org/uniforms|website=Sea Scouts, BSA|publisher=Boy Scouts of America|accessdate=May 11, 2015}}</ref> | ||
In 2012, the National Sea Scout Committee introduced the New Century Universal Uniform (NCUU) now known as The Official Sea Scout Uniform. This universal uniform is the same for youth and adults as well as men and women. It is flexible enough to be used as an all purpose uniform and is authorized for wear at National Events. The uniform is made up of a dark blue "Dickies" Shirt, dark blue pants, a black ball cap or the traditional "Dixie Cup" hat, an optional dark blue neckerchief or "Tar Flap" neckerchief (youth only), a black belt, and black shoes.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Century Uniform|url=http://www.seascout.org/uniforms|website=Sea Scouts, BSA|publisher=Boy Scouts of America|accessdate=May 11, 2015}}</ref> | |||
The legacy youth uniform resembles US Navy enlisted-style uniform: the so-called "Cracker Jack" uniforms in white or navy blue. To avoid confusion with Naval personnel, changes are made to these uniforms.<ref name="Sea Scout Manual, 11th Ed">{{cite book |last=Johnson |first=Cassie |date=2012 |title=Sea Scout Manual, 11th Edition |url=http://seascout.org/download/sea-scout-manual-2012-printing/?wpdmdl=568 |location=Irving, TX |publisher= Boy Scouts of America |isbn=978-0-8395-3239-2}}</ref>{{page needed|date=October 2016}} | The legacy youth uniform resembles US Navy enlisted-style uniform: the so-called "Cracker Jack" uniforms in white or navy blue. To avoid confusion with Naval personnel, changes are made to these uniforms.<ref name="Sea Scout Manual, 11th Ed">{{cite book |last=Johnson |first=Cassie |date=2012 |title=Sea Scout Manual, 11th Edition |url=http://seascout.org/download/sea-scout-manual-2012-printing/?wpdmdl=568 |location=Irving, TX |publisher= Boy Scouts of America |isbn=978-0-8395-3239-2}}</ref>{{page needed|date=October 2016}} | ||
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The level of a Scouter is indicated by the stars. | The level of a Scouter is indicated by the stars. | ||
*1 star ( * ) is ship level | *1 star ( * ) is ship level | ||
*2 stars ( ** ) is council level | *2 stars ( ** ) is council level | ||
*3 stars ( *** ) is area or region level | *3 stars ( *** ) is area or region level | ||
*4 stars ( **** ) is National level | *4 stars ( **** ) is National level | ||
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Sea Scouts who earn this rank are entitled to wear a uniform similar to that of a [[United States Navy]] [[Chief Petty Officer]] (CPO), and can earn advanced rates upon enlistment into the U.S. Navy or [[United States Coast Guard]]. | Sea Scouts who earn this rank are entitled to wear a uniform similar to that of a [[United States Navy]] [[Chief Petty Officer]] (CPO), and can earn advanced rates upon enlistment into the U.S. Navy or [[United States Coast Guard]]. | ||
Although not an actual rank, pre-Apprentice members are sometimes referred to as "cabin-boys" or "cabin-girls". | Although not an actual rank, pre-Apprentice members are sometimes referred to as "midshipmen", "cabin-boys" or "cabin-girls". | ||
==Other awards and recognitions== | ==Other awards and recognitions== | ||
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==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
As a nautical program, most ships engage in several activities in this area, such as sailing | As a nautical program, most ships engage in several activities in this area, such as sailing, SCUBA, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), power boating, water sports, and other boating activities. Ships also have to work on maintain their boats and equipment. Ships are encouraged to engage in regular service projects around their community and to participate in traditional scouting program by attending camporees, Jamborees or other District or higher events. | ||
Councils with | Councils with sufficient Sea Scout program structure may hold Sea Scout regattas or rendezvous organized among local ships, usually with sailing competitions that may include ships from other councils. Several areas and regions also organize similar events. Every summer several Sea Scouts are selected to Sail aboard the [[USCGC Eagle (WIX-327)|USCGC ''Eagle'']]. Sea Scouts also have the opportunity to qualify for the biennial [[William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup]], an international Sea Scouting event. | ||
==Training== | ==Training== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[United States Coast Guard Auxiliary]] | *[[United States Coast Guard Auxiliary]] | ||
*[[United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps]] | *[[United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|colwidth=30em}} | {{reflist|colwidth=30em}} | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Boy Scouts of America|* 5]] | [[Category:Boy Scouts of America|* 5]] | ||
