Quarter Master

SB-6(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JB-6-Junior Quarter Master)

Objective: - Demonstrate the ability in organizing & managing food and equipment at camp and in the Scout group

1. Should have served as a Quarter Master in a Scout Group/Troop/Patrol for a minimum period of 2 months OR Should have been the Quarter Master for a Pack Holiday /Patrol camp or a Troop camp lasting at least 2 nights.

2. Be able to demonstrate how food and equipment be stored at a camp

3. Explain how tents, cooking utensils, rope and other equipment should be stored and prove that he practically uses these methods

4. Prepare a menu for a Group, Troop Patrol or a Pack for a 48 hour camp. Discuss it with the examiner

5. Demonstrate the ability to prepare a balanced meal at a camp, and prepare a list of prices of food items to be used therein.

6. Be able to do two of the following

   1. Repairing and storing a tent

   2. Disposal and proper management of refuse at camp

   3. Knowledge about maintaining a proper inventory

   4. How to maintain kitchen equipment rust free

   5. Show a list of tools that you would take to camp to repair damaged equipment. Demonstrate your ability to use them and look after them

   6. Cleanliness and proper order is a sign of a good Quarter Master. Explain to the examiner how you do that in the Troop or Patrol.