Fig. 1: JASMB-1-5-2-Front
- Size: 64mm
- Border: Cut edge brown
- Cloth: Khaki coarse right twill
- Embroidery: Cotton lockstitch
- Gold 1st class with gold eagle, brown lettering
Fig. 2: JASMB-1-5-2-Reverse
- Gauze reinforced starched
Item Name: Junior Assistant Scoutmaster 1959 - 1966
Item ID: JASMB-1-5-2
Collector Rating: 1
Qualifications and Duties July 1959 – June 1972
When a Scout becomes 15 years of age, is of strong character, proficient in Scouting, and with marked ability as a leader, he may be appointed junior assistant Scoutmaster upon the recommendation of the Scoutmaster in the approval of the troop committee. This office may be utilized to provide for assistant Scoutmaster service in cases where there are no men eligible for commissions or where there are not enough assistant Scoutmasters. It may also hold the interest of older boys.
A Junior assistant Scoutmaster may act as the leader of games and as judge of patrol projects. He may handle troop formations and be in charge of a troop Good Turn or service project.
If he has special knowledge, such as first aid, pioneering, life-saving, he can be a valuable helper to the patrol leaders in training their patrols.
A Good Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
- Is proficient in Scouting skills.
- Has marked ability as a leader.
- Will become an expert in one or more program or Scout-craft skills.
- Coaches instructors.
- May render assistant Scoutmaster – type service where needed.
- Sets a good example in wearing his uniform