Minimum Standards

                          S.E.S. Columbia Ranger



1.   This list is partial and is published for the general

     information of everyone in our Ship. Make a point to also

     become familiar with standing operating procedures,

     regulations, orders, and drills the ship will prescribe from

     time to time.



2.   We are chartered by the BSA and sponsored by First

     Presbyterian Church of Howard County, and operate subject to

     all of the rules established by Scouting and our sponsor.



3.   We will know the Scout law, Scout oath, and Sea Promise by

     memory. Be familiar with ideals.



4.   Petty officers and Seamen will make a continuous and

     progressive effort in advancement.



5.   Wearing the uniform of Columbia Ranger is both a privilege

     and an obligation.



6.   The uniform, when prescribe, will be complete and worn in

     the proper manner.



7.   Covers will be worn out of doors, and indoors during

     ceremonies.



8.   An any meeting or event, be on deck wearing prescribed

     uniform and equipment required not later than the time

     announced.



9.   An officer will be addressed as "sir" or "ma'am".



10.  The authority and responsibility of your petty officers and

     officers will be respected. Deal with you immediate

     superior. Secure your immediate superior's permission if you

     with to take a problem to higher authority. Such a request

     will not be denied, but must be made first. If an order is

     objected to, carry it out before requesting such permission.



11.  You are subject to supervision and control of the Ship in

     the harbor, boat yard, vessels, and location of any Ship's

     activity until dismissed.



12.  On camping trips, girls are not allowed in the boys  are at

     all, and boys are not allowed in the girls  are at all.

     Boundaries are to be designated at the time of the trip, as

     well as an agreeable social area. First infringement will

     result in punishment decided by the Quarterdeck. Second

     infringement will result in the removal from camp by the

     Explorer s parent.



13.  Official communications with outside, affiliated or related

     organizations or individuals will be conducted through the

     Skipper. No other person can make any commitment for the

     Ship.



14.  The Starboard Side of the bridge is Captain's Country.



15.  General meetings of the Ship are mandatory formations. If

     absence is unavoidable, notify your immediate superior.

     Special activities, with the exception of fund-raisers, are

     not mandatory formations. However, if you sign up, you must

     attend. If absence is unavoidable notify the person in

     charge in advance.



16.  Wherever a question or uncertainty exists about proper

     conduct, rules, and orders, you are obligated to ask the

     person in charge. If he does not have the answer, he is

     obligated to admit so first, make a temporary ruling only if

     circumstances required, and find out as soon afterward as

     possible.



                               1 May 84 (rev. 3 Nov 86) re-issued 14 Jun 95