Venturer2002 10 Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 What is the national policy regarding the signing of rank requirements? I know Assistant Scoutmasters can, so does this mean I (as a newly appointed Junior Assistant Scoutmaster) have the ability to do so as well? Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmaster Ron 12 Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 Any Scout 1st Class in our troop and above can sign off on individual requirements. I would think that you should be able to also. Link to post Share on other sites
eisely 13 Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 As a general principle the youth leadership in a non cub unit can sign off on advancement requirements, except for merit badges. I am not aware of any minimum standard, perhaps Bob White can contribute here. In our troop we generally limit this authority to elected leaders (SPL, ASPL, PL), instructors and troop guides. In my mind a JASM can also sign off on requirements, although we currently do not have such people in our unit. Link to post Share on other sites
ScouterPaul 11 Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 It is my understanding that it is the responsibility of the SM to maintain a list of people within the Troop who can sign off on requirements. This list could include: SM, ASM, Comm Members, SPL, ASPL, PL and anyone else who the SM thinks is qualified. A Scout who is authorized can sign off on another Scouts requirement as long as he has acheived the rank being signed off on. Paul Link to post Share on other sites
k9gold-scout 10 Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 The scoutmaster is responsable for all advancement, however he may delegate this authority to others in the troop including Jr. leaders. Your troop should have a policy on who is approved to sing off any requirement. Link to post Share on other sites
Venturer2002 10 Posted August 11, 2002 Author Share Posted August 11, 2002 Thanks for all the replies...I kinda thought along those lines. Link to post Share on other sites
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