Re: Drill Team?
Paul S. Wolf (paulwolf@CUYCTYENGINEERS.ORG)
Sat, 24 Jul 1999 11:58:49 -0400
Hdgdn@AOL.COM wrote:
>
> Well, here I go again, opening the proverbial can of worms, (watch 'em
> wriggle)!
> Our cub pack just returned from a week at day camp, during which
> the various dens had the responsibility of raising and lowering the
> flag. Each den needed to prepare themselves to do that.
> Our pack practiced for several days, in open view of the camp
> directorship, a drill team ceremony using mock rifles. The "rifles"
> were made of plywood, painted white, and looked really nothing like a
> real weapon.
> When called on to do their ceremony, they were told they could not
> use the "rifles" as there were complaints, and scouts can't do that.
Others have given some fine answers, and as Mike Walton said, the first
mistake was made when the camp leaders didn't stop them at the start.
However, since many Cub Day Camps are led by volunteers, they may have
not known of the prohibition until later.
As for current documentation, the rule IS written in the Insignia Guide,
although it isn't real evident on a casual scan.
In the "Special Regulations" section on page 4, under "Drum and Bugle
Corps Uniforms", is the following statement:
Boy Scouts or Explorers who are members of bands, drill teams
... affiliated with a unit ... the carrying of ceremonial
guns ... is in violation of the Rules and regulations of the
Boy Scouts of America.
Even though these were painted plywood, they still fall under that
restriction.
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Paul S. Wolf, PE mailto:Paul.S.Wolf@alum.wpi.edu
Advancement/Safety Webmaster, USSSP http://www.usscouts.org
Winding Rivers Dist. Advancement Comm., Greater Cleveland Council, BSA
