Quartermaster Rank — Sea Scouts
Catalog organization: Sea Scouts, Scouting America
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What Is Quartermaster Rank — Sea Scouts?
Quartermaster is the highest rank in Sea Scouts, Scouting America's maritime youth program. It is not a short-term standalone extracurricular or a scholarship competition. A candidate joins and remains registered in a local Sea Scout ship, progresses through Apprentice, Ordinary and Able, and completes the current Quartermaster requirements under the supervision and review of ship and council volunteers.
The advancement requirements effective July 1, 2026 emphasize advanced seamanship, leadership, teaching, Scouting ideals, safety, navigation, weather, environmental knowledge and advanced electives. A candidate must also plan, obtain approval for, lead and document a substantial service project using the official Quartermaster project workbook. Final recognition involves the current application and approvals through the Skipper, ship committee, board of review and district or council advancement process.
Quartermaster Rank — Sea Scouts Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Ages 13–20 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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