Unknown Explorer Scout Unit

To gain this activity badge, Explorer Scouts must complete the requirements of one of the following alternatives:

Alternative A

1. Demonstrate techniques in the following areas to young people:

   1. care and storage of tentage, including simple repairs

   2. care and storage of cordage, including whipping, splicing, hanking, coiling and safety inspections

   3. safe storage and handling of fuels such as methylated spirits, paraffin, petrol and gas

   4. care of cooking stoves and cooking utensils, including simple repairs, cleaning and general maintenance

   5. convenient storage of a section's training and games equipment

   6. care and storage of equipment used for adventurous activities

2. Organise and keep a computerised record showing a log for the issue, whereabouts and return of equipment.

3. Show the use of personal protective equipment, its safe storage and maintenance.

4. Understand that general tidiness is the key to looking after equipment. Explain how this was achieved in the Unit/ District/ County.

5. Work as part of a logistics team for an event within or outside of Scouting.

Alternative B

1. Be able to keep simple records showing equipment issued and returned.

2. Demonstrate the importance of a first aid kit, and be able to check that its contents are complete and up to date prior to going to camp.

3. Show to the assessor the tools that they would take to camp to complete emergency repairs on equipment.

4. Understand that general tidiness is the key to looking after equipment. Explain how this was achieved in the Unit/ District/ County.

Alternative C

Work as a quartermaster at a residential experience for at least ten days over two different occasions.

1. Show ability in the following areas:

   1. care and maintenance of all tentage, including the ability to do simple repairs to guy lines and fabric tears

   2. care and storage of all cordage, to include whipping, splicing, hanking, coiling and safety inspections

   3. safe storage and handling of fuels used by the camp, such as methylated spirits, paraffin, petrol and gas

   4. care and maintenance of cooking stoves and other cooking utensils

   5. care, maintenance and general storage of all tools such as axes, spades and saws

   6. care and storage of equipment used for adventurous activities, for example, sailing gear, canoes and paddles, lifejackets and buoyancy aids, and climbing ropes

2. Be able to organise and keep a computerised record showing a logistics log for the issue, whereabouts and return of equipment.

3. Demonstrate the importance of a first aid kit, and be able to check that its contents are complete and up to date before going to camp.

4. Describe how food is stored at camp.

5. Show to the assessor the tools that they would take to camp to complete emergency repairs on equipment.

6. Be able to use personal protective equipment, its safe storage and maintenance.

7. Understand that general tidiness is the key to looking after equipment. Explain how this was achieved at the event.