The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2010 Edition
(8) A maximum of 15 Groups only can hold the Naval Recognition at any one time.
The National Water Activities Adviser will select eligible Groups on the basis of
their Naval Recognition points. The National Water Activities Adviser will
determine the number of Groups to be selected in consultation with Regional
Water Activities Advisers and National Development Manager.
(9) The National Water Activities Adviser will submit a list of selected Groups to the
Chief of Naval Staff of the Royal New Zealand Navy for formal and final approval.
(10) Chief of Naval Staff will promulgate a Navy Order listing the names of Groups
entitled to Naval Recognition.
(11) The National Water Activities Adviser will announce the list of Scout Groups
granted recognition as soon as advice is received from the Chief of Naval Staff.
(12) Groups will retain their Naval Recognition for a period of two years from 1
January following the submission and acceptance of their NRA.
(13) Naval Recognition may be withdrawn by the National Water Activities Adviser at
any time if, in his or her opinion, a Group is not maintaining standards
appropriate to such recognition. The National Water Activities Adviser will
consult the Zone Leader, Regional Water Activities Adviser and National
Secretary before withdrawing recognition from any Group.
Privileges provided by the RNZN to Naval Recognised Groups
Those Groups who achieve the award will have the right to be presented with
and fly a Chief of Navy, Naval Recognition pennant and to wear SCOUTS New
Zealand Navy Recognition badge. They may also be entitled to other privileges
provided by the RNZN as available and offered in their locality.
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20. AIR SCOUTS
(a) Any Scout Group conveniently located near an RNZAF Station, a civil aerodrome,
an aviation firm, aero or gliding club, or an ATC Squadron Headquarters, may
apply for registration as an Air Scout Troop and wear the uniform of that Section
after approval. The value of Air Scouting is officially recognised by the Royal New
Zealand Air Force and by the Ministry of Transport and authority has been given
for officers of both Departments to give assistance within reason. When an Air
Scout Troop is well established and aviation instructional support from the
appropriate aviation organisation is in being, the Group may apply for official
recognition by the RNZAF.
(b) RNZAF Recognition: Application for recognition as such must be made, on the
appropriate application form through the usual channels, to National Office. The
conditions for recognition are as follows:-
(i) The strength of the Air Scout Troop must be at least 12 Scouts (two
Patrols).
(ii) The organisation of the Group must be such as to render its Adult Leaders
and/or instructors capable of imparting elementary technical instruction to
the Air Scouts in an efficient manner.
(iii) Reasonable progress must be evident on the Air Proficiency Badges.
(iv) The Group will be inspected by an officer of the RNZAF and if a satisfactory
report is submitted, recognition will be granted, and a Certificate of
Recognition will be issued to the Section concerned by the RNZAF. The
following privileges will be made available:
The wearing of a badge consisting of a roundel on a background of Air
Force blue incorporating a red kiwi.
Facilities to be made available for Air Scout Troops to visit RNZAF Stations
and Civil Aviation facilities.
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