> *Was NTC "theater" to deliver a point, or was it "National Training to
> inspire better run Royal Ranger Outposts, through the use of boy
> leadership"
> >> Is the NTC version of Sr. Guide and the patrol system to be
> > implemented as a part of every RR outpost?
>
> I believe NTC was both theatre to deliver a point and to demonstrate the
> ability of our boys to run an outpost and/or patrol.
*What an honest and thoughtful comment!
I "fear" that when the instruction was given to not use "Mr. Knotty"
as a "tool" for correction, the mis-understanding of most NTC grads
is that the entire use of the Patrol System at NTC should also be
discarded...
Do you agree or see how that could happen?
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> We saw the wrong
> way to lead. But, also we found out that we can work out our differences
> in the patrol to become a functioning team, this experience taught us
> that the boys can do the same.
Yes!-----
The boys can do it, and should interact to build fellowship among
their patrol members, for in *Friendship is found fellowship! When the
boys work together, the program swings into gear... *This is what
I'd love to see...!
>
>
> Maybe the distinction was not clear and needs to be clarified at the
> National level, that the Role of Sr. Guide (at NTC) is to show how 'not'
> to deal with our boys. If Sr. Guides antics bothered us, than likewise
> the antics we portray in front of our boys would naturally
> bother/discourage them.
Agreed- *However the decision is to continue NTC as-is.
Royal Rangers is a long bus and it takes a long time to turn coners<G>
We "correct this" by raising the MORALE of the junior leaders to
become responsible to the position given them. We back them with
resources of understanding and love! *But we also "Let'em lead"
and work hard to build the "prestige" of boy leadership and believability
in "the cause" The *Mission! *When the boys begin to lead, the "Leaders"
will follow<G>
> Thus the purpose of Sr. Guide at NTC is to
> facilitate a change in us, by self examination. That is, Sr. Guide
> (possibly) being a mirror image of ourselves. To emulate the role would
> be the opposite of its purpose.
>
> The patrol system is a mechanism to foster team work amongst the boys.
> Its purpose is to allow the boys to lead themselves, with the commanders
> careful guidance. Did we not learn to work together to accomplish the
> tasks given by the Staff and Sr. Guide? Than likewise, our boys can/will
> do the same.
That should be made clear... Royal Rangers is for the boys!
That the boys perspective is prime central to the *mission and
we are to "prefer them" to a MAN's perspective and we should be
mindfull of the differences... Leadership is not command and control
to the exclusion of the boys!
>
>
> A thought crossed my mind; If Sr. Guide is suppose to be us (the
> Commanders) than he should not be called Sr. Guide. A Sr. Guide is a
> boys position of leadership. Maybe he should be called Group Commander
> or Sr. Commander. This would be more in line with the proper roles in
> an outpost. Any comment on this?
That point is well taken when talking about JLTC where "Sr.Guide" is
a Adult and the trainees are boys (*under 18) his title should be "Trainer"
I happen to think NTC Sr.Guide was a boy leader who *perhaps needed
better supervision by the Adult leaders as to his "temperment" and mannor.
(When we drop the football, we can win by getting back up and playing
the game. The "game" is not perfection but *Character)
NTC is for Adult Leaders (*over 18)
When we enter a theater, we are aware we will be shown an "Illusion"
and have the safety of that *thought to hold us in clear "perspective" to our
core
values, no matter how "trippy" the light show.<G>
At NTC not everyone knew what was going on. Some of my NTC patrol were
from central america and did not understand every word. Thus you have a
patch-work of success and failure to communicate.
I heartily agree that NTC "Sr.Guide" should in all ways act as the model
Sr.Guide.
if the Patrol system is to be taught and cherrished. as I hope it will...
Quality training yields quality leaders, informed and on-board and with "the
program".
-=A=-
>
>
> Thank you Duanne for giving us some brain food to digest. Please
> continue the hypothetical and leading questions.
>
> Personal note: I'm a college student so I have some time to respond to
> your e-mails. The Rangernet is new so I find myself wanting to
> participate in every discussion. Time to go back to the studies. God
> Bless and thanks to all for a great forum.
>
> In Jesus,
> Will Marengo
>
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