Quartermaster Headquarters 

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Job Descriptions:

Troop Quartermaster

The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He keeps records of equipment, issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good working condition and makes suggestions for new and replacement items. If you as the Troop Quartermaster, come across broken items, first, talk to the patrol leader of the patrol's gear it was in about it. If he has no idea of who broke the item then you must go to the senior patrol leader. Then, the senior patrol leader will tell the scoutmaster and he will settle the problem. Do not try to settle the issue yourself!

Patrol Quartermaster

The Patrol Quartermaster keeps track of patrol equipment, You must work with your Patrol Leader and the Troop Quartermaster to schedule the time and man power necessary to pick up and return equipment needed for an outing. The Patrol Leader is responsible for letting you know what type of equipment is needed and getting the patrol members to help pick up and return the equipment. The only way to insure this is handled properly is for the Patrol Quartermaster to keep good records of equipment check-in and out.  When equipment is checked out to a Scout by the Quartermaster it is then the scout's responsibility to return it in clean and good working order. If the Scout fails to return the equipment, it is his responsibility not the Quartermaster to replace it.

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Breakdown of responsibilities

Adult Quartermaster- reports to Scout Master & Committee

The Adult Quartermaster works with the Scout Master and acts as an advisor to the Troop Quartermaster. Reports to the Committee on the condition of troop equipment and request approval for new and replacement equipment.

·         Advises Troop Quartermaster

·         Mentors Quartermaster Council Meetings

·         Tracks equipment condition and needed replacements.

·         Request new equipment based on need and scout request.

·         Purchases or makes arrangements for needed equipment.

Troop Quartermaster- reports to Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.  The Troop Quartermaster keeps records of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.

·         Holds quartermaster council meetings

·         Keeps records on troop equipment and collects patrol records of equipment.

·         Makes sure equipment is in good working condition.

·         Supervises check out and return of equipment.

·         Verifies equipment is returned in good condition

·         Works with Patrol Quartermaster and Patrol Leaders to keep equipment in good working order

·         Makes suggestions for new or replacement equipment to Adult Quartermaster with the approval of Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.

·         Works with the Troop Committee member responsible for equipment

·         Reports to Patrol Leader Council on equipment condition.

Patrol Quartermaster- reports to Assistant/Patrol Leader and Troop Quartermaster.

The Patrol Quartermaster keeps records of patrol equipment and sees that it is in good working order.

·         Attends quartermaster council meetings.

·         Keeps records on patrol equipment.

·         Makes sure equipment is in good working condition.

·         Works with Assistant/Patrol Leaders and Troop Quartermaster to keep troop equipment in good working order.

·         Makes suggestions to Troop Quartermaster for new or replacement items with the approval of Assistant/Patrol Leader.

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TROOP EQUIPMENT - General Rules

·         Troop equipment will be treated with respect.

·         Troop equipment may be checked out from the Quartermaster by the Patrol Leader prior to the campout.

·         Cost of repairs of unnecessary damage to equipment will be billed, in writing, to the responsible party or patrol.

·         The Patrol Leader and/or Patrol Quartermaster, with his patrol, are to inspect and report any damage to Troop equipment prior to returning it to the Troop Quartermaster.

·         The Adult Quartermaster, at time of recharter, will inventory equipment for the Troop's records and for the Chartered Organization.

AXES, KNIVES AND OTHER DANGEROUS TOOLS

A Troop axe and saw may be checked out, from the Quartermaster by the Patrol Leader, for use at the campout. These items must be used in the axe yard following BSA rules and regulations.

·         No personal axe, saw or hatchet may be brought or used at a campout.

·         Personal pocketknives may be brought and used only if the Scout has earned his Totin' Chip.

·         No fixed-back sheath knives are allowed.

·         No lighter fluid is to be brought by Scouts on campouts.

·         Camping fuels will be supplied by the Troop and checked out from the Quartermaster by the Patrol Leader or Patrol Quartermaster.

·         Camping fuels will be used in accordance with BSA rules and regulations. No Scout should bring personal fuel.

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