The Patrol Method
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When the methods are employed effectively, they result in the achievement of the Aims of scouting. These are the metrics by which we measure our success in implementing the methods. -
I know that there is a uniform inspection guide. In my role as a leader in the troop I support, we have never used this. I offer hints to scouts on how to make their uniform look better, to meet the regulations and be more “uniform” with the rest of the troop. It is a method to meet the goals of scouting, but not the only method and not the purpose of scouting. And as I said it was an impediment in its implementation that resulted in my quitting scouts. This was my second troop, the first being one were we camped, we learned, we ran, had fun, we were active and had high retention. We wore the uniform but it was not about the uniform. My family moved to Mississippi and it was uniform inspections (with some type of uniform inspection sheet), standing in ranks. Nope, hard pass. There was no pride and sense of belonging. It was long pants (cotton olive green pants). -
By InquisitiveScouter · Posted
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They are socks. To put this all into perspective - they are socks and this is not the military. When I was a scout in Mississippi in the early 80’s, we went to summer camp (Camp Tiak) The expectation was to wear the uniform every day. Since I did not have the right socks (actually just missing the red tabs that were to be worn with the socks, I had to wear long pants. Not fun in 100 degree weather. The emphasis in the troop was on uniforms (and inspections with grip chits) - which was a main reason I left scouts - I hated it. I am an ASM now, and my son recently completed all the requirements for Eagle. And after 30 years in the military, my emphasis has never been on uniform other than 1) wear it appropriately, and 2) wear what you have. Perspective. What is important in scouts? Let’s make the main thing be the main thing and use common sense on implementing the methods. My two cents.
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Just because it has a logo on it, doesn't mean it's part of the official uniform. SA now is marketing to the segment of the membership that is more attuned to "fashion" as well as functionality. It's all about the Benjamins.
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