The rôle of the Company Captain or the Company Queen's Badge supervisor
is very important in guiding the candidate towards gaining the premier
award.
The appointment of a "Company Supervisor" has been introduced recognising that some Captains, not being active in Company or Senior sections have only minimum contact with Queen's Badge candidates. It should be noted however, the Company Captain's Report (page 32 of the Record Book) must be signed by the Company Captain.
Early preparation and planning of "opportunities for potential Queen's Men" is necessary. The supervisor should be fore-armed with details of the opportunities available to the candidate, and be aware of the individual's interests, so that a plan of action can be prepared when supervisor and candidate meet to set out the "Action Plan" prior to meeting with the Battalion Adviser.
If
in doubt about any section of the award, seek advice from your Battalion
Adviser.
Captains' Guide, January 2001
The above notes are from the introduction to the Guide to the Queen's Badge for Captains and Company Supervisors in Scotland, published by Carronvale in January 2001. It is recommended that this guide is consulted each year - even if you have Candidates every session.
It is strongly recommended that larger Companies appoint a Supervisor to work with Queen's Badge Candidates and those working towards DoE Awards. Experience has shown this to be very successful in Companies with a regular through-put of Queen's Men. The Battalion Adviser is available to advise / assist Officers as well as Candidates, and will be happy to explain any aspect of the award, and it's implementation to new Captains / Supervisors.
In light of the important rôle played by Captains and Supervisors, ELA Queen's Badge Committee have published a "Mentors' Guide to the Queen's Badge". This contains the entire text of the 2001 Captain's Guide - with the addition of information / advice pertinent to the operation of the Queen's Badge in East Lowland Area. Additional DoE information will be published in a similar format due course.
The Mentors' Guide was issued to all Captains in East Lowland Area in 2002. Edinburgh Leith & District Battalion retained a stock of these guides, and additional copies are available from their office, or your adviser. A version can also be downloaded here.
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