Journey RanK
Journey Rank
A high school level Trailman that has achieved the highest rank in Navigators Program should have the confidence and experience to teach skills to newer members and give back to the Troop some of the help that he received when he was starting out. As he was taught in the Bible, those who would be great must be servants of others.
Other boys may join at the high school level that had not previously participated in the middle school Navigators program. Their peers in the Adventurers program will work with them to quickly bring them up to speed on the range of outdoor skills. Although they will not need to make up for all the requirements that they missed in the Navigators Program, indeed they will need to earn the nine required Navigators Trail Badges that encompass the range of outdoor skills. They will accomplish this as Journey Trailmen. This is quite a challenge, but a motivated high school boy can accomplish this with extra effort.
A Journey Trailman is at the head of a higher Adventurers Trail, one of leadership. As he takes this trail, he must remember to take Christ as his guide. He is the way, the truth, and the light. He is a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path. A Journey Trailman internalizes the four “selves” of good character: self-respect, self-control, self-reliance, and self-worth.
Requirements
Prerequisite
Must be a registered Adventurer who has earned the Ready Trailman Rank.
Traditions
Prior to completing any other requirement, read the following and discuss your understanding with your Advisor or Trail Guide:
2. The Freedom Experience Catalog
3. The Adventurers Worthy Life Award requirements
4. The Patrol Leaders Guidebook
5. The Discipleship Square
6. The SCoRe method of discipline
7. The True Freedom Trail Badges
Trail Badge Work
Earn a cummulative total of 15 Trail Badges including:
8. All 9 Core Skills Trail Badges: Aquatics, Camping, Fire Ranger, First Aid, Our Flag, Outdoor Cooking, Ropework, Trail Skills, and Woods Tools.
9. Any one True Freedom Trail Badge: Citizenship, Emergency Preparedness, Family Man, Outdoor Life, Personal Resources, and one Fitness Badge (Cycling, Fitness, Hiking, or Swimming).
10. Any 5 other Trail Badges of your choice: remaining True Freedom Trail Badges, published Elective Trail Badges, or Design Your Own Badges.
11. Complete 20 hours of service for each program year as an Adventurer.
Freedom Experience
12. Draft a plan for completing at least four Freedom Experiences as an Adventurer, including two minors and a major.
Troop Involvement
13. Maintain a level of in-uniform Troop meeting attendance acceptable to your Advisor (typically 60% or better).
14. Since becoming an Adventurer, participate in at least 6 Troop activities, not including regular meetings, for each year as an Adventurer. (Alternatively, if earning this before July 1, 2024, check this item to waive troop activity requirement).
Leadership
15. Since earning the Ready Trailman Rank, complete one of the following leadership options:
15a. As an Adventurer, serve as a First Officer, Second Officer, Quartermaster, Patrol Leader, or other Troop-approved leadership role for a minimum of six months.
15b. At five Troop meetings or outings, demonstrate your leadership ability by planning and instructing a Woodlands Trail patrol in significant skills approved by your Advisor and the Woodlands Trail Ranger.
15c. At five Troop meetings or outings, demonstrate your leadership ability by planning and instructing a Navigators or Adventurers patrol in significant Trail Badge skills approved by your Advisor, Trail Guide, and, if applicable, the Navigators Trailmaster.
15d. Plan and implement a Troop or patrol camping or high adventure trip including the program, food, and wilderness travel plans (biking, hiking, paddle craft, etc.) approved by your Advisor.
15e. Plan and implement an Adventurers-only high adventure or extended travel experience including the program, food, and travel plans approved by your Advisor.
15f. Plan and implement a Troop-wide or patrol service project approved by your Advisor.
15g. Waive leadership requirement (option available until July 1, 2024).
Review
16. Successfully complete an Advancement Conference in uniform.
17. Successfully complete a Board of Review in uniform.