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What is a balo?

BALOO is Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. This is a two day program designed as introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their pack activities. BALOO is an instructor-led course which is conducted at the District and Council level.

How often do volunteers need to complete youth protection training?

All adult volunteers are required to complete Youth Protection Training before they start as a volunteer, and every two years thereafter. The enhanced and updated content will allow leaders and councils to comply with all current legal requirements and it reflects the BSA’s commitment to the safety of all youth.

What is a BSA screening database?

A formal selection and screen process for adult leaders and staff that includes criminal background checks. A volunteer Screening Database system to prevent the registration of individuals who do not meet the BSA’s standards due to know or suspected abuse or misconduct inside or outside the organization.

How long does a youth protection training last?

Youth Protection Training is mandatory for any adult who participates in an outing lasting longer than 72 hours. All Adult Volunteers are required to take Youth Protection Training prior to completing the registration process. Units cannot re-charter unless all unit leaders have completed the new YPT within the last two years.

What is youth protection?

Youth protection begins with you. All units, adult leaders and youth members have responsibility to enforce youth protection program policies. Our education and training programs are specifically designed to teach Scouts, parents, and adult volunteers to recognize, respond, and report abuse-in and out of Scouting.

Do summer camps require training?

Summer camps often offer required training as well. If you take training at a summer camp or out of council, be sure to send a copy of your training certificate to Kim Whitaker, the Council Registrar, to update your records.

What is the difference between a VOR and a localizer?

Another difference between a VOR signal and a localizer signal is that OBS setting has no impact on deviation indication. You will see the same amount of needle swing for a given course deviation regardless of the OBS setting. This is because unlike a VOR, a localizer does not transmit 360 radials.

What direction does a localizer send signals?

Every localizer transmitter radiates a signal in two directions, one being the "front course" and the other is the "back course .". For example, an ILS RWY 26 with a centerline heading of 260, the antenna is located at the RWY 8 end of the runway and radiates a front course in the direction of 080 for runway 26.

Is MLS the same as ILS?

The MLS is very similar to ILS, except it uses radio frequencies in the microwave spectrum which reduces susceptability to interference. TACAN is similar to ILS, but created for and used by the military who have special requirements (for example, runways that don't stay sitll as in aircraft carrier!).