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  1. Stosh, Qwazse, Both excellent contributions. When I hear mobilization it means pack for a trip, grab riot gear, fill out this, etc., etc. Probably overthinking based on my pre-conceived, work-related definition of that dirty word. I really like the two step approach suggested. For the record, I have never been mobilized for anything that youths would be encouraged to go to...no looking for lost, etc. My primary assignment is fatal crash reconstruction & forensic crime scene mapping. I know enough about emergency management to know I am not a leading authority. I will check in
  2. This very topic is what brought me to this entire forum. My son needs E-prep MB. As a general comment to all the above, I work for the state police, and have an office across the hall from emergency manager assigned to this region. HOWEVER as pointed out above we do not necessarily want/need scouts underfoot at many emergencies we have historically addressed, and mock scenarios/drills are often held weekdays that tend to occur during school year. One of the MBs I counsel is Search and Rescue. That entails a simulated search protocol for lost person(s). Thinking aloud, maybe these exer
  3. My son brought home a Tiger Cub flyer from grade school in 2004-5. Through the years we attended meetings, outings, camps, etc. I now find myself in "the home stretch" as he is a currently a 15 year old (16 in September) Life Scout with three Eagle Merit Badges and a project away from Achieving his Eagle. Like the rest of you, I have a full time job, a house to maintain, and two daughters involved in their activities. I make time to attend most camp outs. Apparently my weekends are less sacred than many other parents. I suspect my son and I would not camp together like this if we were
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