Chesapeake Bay
Sea Scout Advanced Leadership Training
(SEAL)
20-28 June 2009
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| What is SEAL? | |
| SEAL Training is a course authorized by the BSA in 1996. Reference is made to it in the Sea Scout Manual on page 3-10. SEAL is a week long leadership course taught at sea. If you successfully complete the course you will be awarded the SEAL Training Award, which is a silver pin with twin dolphins, to be worn on your uniform (see above). | |
| When is Chesapeake Bay SEAL? | |
| This year's course held in the Chesapeake Bay will take place from the 20th to the 28th of June 2009. | |
| Who is in charge of the Chesapeake Bay SEAL? | |
| Skipper Doug Yeckley is in charge of organizing and running the SEAL training program in the Chesapeake Bay this year. Please contact her for more detailed information. | |
| Can I participate in SEAL in other areas? | |
| Yes! Please go to the National SEAL Training webpage for more information about SEAL training events in other regions. | |
| How much does SEAL cost? | |
| Approximately $250. | |
| Who can attend SEAL? | |
| To attend a SEAL class you must be a registered Sea Scout. You must also have earned the Ordinary Seaman rank prior to attending SEAL training, and you must have a working knowledge of Chapter 4 of the Sea Scout Manual. | |
| How is SEAL taught? | |
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The method used to teach SEAL courses is as follows: As the name implies, this is a course designed to develop leadership skills in young adults. Seamanship is the medium through which this course is taught. This leadership skills course which utilizes an "at sea" experience as a laboratory is intended to teach and apply leadership skills immediately. Few other mediums offer this unique opportunity to young people. Bad decisions or team failure can produce real consequences. The leadership skills that are taught are Planning, Coordinating, Commanding, Delegating, Preparing, Implementing, Training, Supervising, Motivating, Problem-solving, Communicating, Counseling, Evaluating and Re-implementing. The general method used to teach this course is to conduct a short, guided participatory discussion relating to the topic at hand. The discussion will be followed by an exercise relating to the topic. The exercise will be followed by actual implementation of the subject matter. The Bos'n for the day will direct the crew in the implementation of the subject. This will be followed by an evaluation of the performance by everyone who participated. |
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| How can I apply to SEAL? | |
| You can apply by printing and filling out the application form found here. The deadline for SEAL Applications is 1 March 2009! | |
National Sea Scouting SEAL Training Web Page (Including Application)
