Armymutt Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 We live in a military community and I have a Soldier for a DL and I want to make sure he is recognized both within Scouting and at work. When calculating hours toward the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, how do you count camping trips? He is volunteering the entire time, right? If it's a Cuboree, that's 38 hours easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InquisitiveScouter Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) Yes, use the whole time they are there. Even while sleeping, you are on call as an adult leader. Edited September 5, 2021 by InquisitiveScouter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle94-A1 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Yes, the whole time. As @InquisitiveScouter said, they are on call the entire time. And may you never have to get up at 1:30 in a thunderstorm doing a lost camper drill because 2 nuckleheads decided to sneak back to the man camp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armymutt Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 That's what I figured. It's funny that they say 500 hours and or 3 years, then cite a suicide hotline worker or Scout leader. I think a Scout leader would rack up more hours quickly vs a hotline operator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InquisitiveScouter Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 18 minutes ago, Armymutt said: That's what I figured. It's funny that they say 500 hours and or 3 years, then cite a suicide hotline worker or Scout leader. I think a Scout leader would rack up more hours quickly vs a hotline operator. P.S. Over my 26 years in the Air Force, my commanders awarded me 3 MOVSMs... Did you know your unit commander can authorize 10 days of Permissive TDY for a military member to support volunteer efforts like Scout Camp, so they don't have to burn leave? And the first O6 in your chain can authorize it up to 30! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle94-A1 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 10 minutes ago, InquisitiveScouter said: P.S. Over my 26 years in the Air Force, my commanders awarded me 3 MOVSMs... Did you know your unit commander can authorize 10 days of Permissive TDY for a military member to support volunteer efforts like Scout Camp, so they don't have to burn leave? And the first O6 in your chain can authorize it up to 30! My camp growing up had a very good relationship with the 4th Marine Division and the National Guard. I remember Shooting Sports had Marines running the ranges, and our health lodge was staffed by either Navy corpsman or NG medics. Bet it helps having the CG on your executive board. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InquisitiveScouter Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 All those rules should be in your service's leave regulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armymutt Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 17 minutes ago, InquisitiveScouter said: All those rules should be in your service's leave regulations. From the Army perspective, you have to be performing your normal duties at the camp. That knocks out most of the people, other than medical types. I'm a veterinarian, so I could possibly use the food safety angle. The reality is that I'll be retired before my oldest is a Tenderfoot, so won't really matter at that point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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