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==Introduction==
All Ranks and Insignias are commissioned by GSL within the Group without exception. Rank is the basic measure of “Authority”, while each Sectional Leader may have discretion on the difficulty in achieving each rank with GSL’s approval, Sectional Leaders may not on their own accord grant/promote/demote any ranks (Though Sectional Leaders are fully authorized to grant Positions.)  A Sectional Leader may however ‘suspend’ a person’s rank in extreme situations, subjected to a testimony in the next Scouter Council with full disclosure.  Each section may have their own subset of Member Ranks and Insignias with the approval of GSL.  Officer ranks are for warranted leaders serving at Group Level only and universal for all sections.  Insignias are standardized and may not be altered.
 
Some events that we host might have a "rank min limit" to whom be allowed to join. 
It will be to a member's best interest to rank up to unlock as many privileges as possible.


==Method of Promotion / Demotion==
For member ranks, Sectional Leaders will request a nomination from their respective governing committee (PL council / Executive Committee), Sectional Leader will then have the discretion to add or remove recommendations upon his review.  The reviewed list will then be submitted to Scouter Council, where the Promotion board may vote on the nomination via request of the GSL.  The concluded result will be signed off by GSL and commissioned to the respective sections.  For officer ranks, during regular rank review, GSL will nominate and may ask for Promotion board to vote on the nomination, the concluded result will then be signed off and commissioned by GSL.

== Corporal Major ==
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 Grade: M-7
 Position: Senior Patrol Leader

The highest and a rare Honour within member ranks, granted to a SPL showing undisputed knowledge and leadership.  A member of this level of excellence is practically a walking scouter among scouts, and will be granted a seat in Scouter Council.  Unparalleled privileges will also be given to match such responsibility.


== Master Corporal ==
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 Grade: M-6
 Position: Senior Patrol Leader / Patrol Leader

Only granted to the most exceptional PL. (should there be one.)  This Scout will lead other PLs in all occasions, and as deputy host of PL council.  A Cobra PL ranking Top-3 in Regional competition may qualify for a review for this promotion.  SPL appointment also grants this rank.  Approved to sign achievements in Pathfinder.


== Staff Corporal ==
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 Grade: M-5
 Position: Patrol Leader

"A scout at this level has already master much of his craft, and will be given responsibility to take care of his own Patrol."   The Patrol leader is responsible for the well being of every single member of his patrol and must put the good of his Patrol in front of himself.  Rank is granted to a PL upon Appointment.

== Corporal ==
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 Grade: M-4
 Position: Assistant Patrol Leader / Member

"Granted to a scout that has shown undisputed leadership.  A scout with this rank is near full fledged PL material."  APLs showing exceptional excellence or members showing “undisputed leadership” will qualify for a review for this rank as well.  Challenger will be used as tie-breaker for qualifiers. Approved to sign achievements in Membership.

== Lance Corporal ==
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 Grade: M-3
 Position: Assistant Patrol Leader / Member

"A scout that has shown exceptional mentoring to others, and strong demonstration of above average abilities."  At this stage it is time for a scout to pass on what he has learned back onto others.  Members showing exceptional mentoring skills will qualify for a review.  An appointment of APL will also grant this rank to assist his tasks in helping others.  Voyager will be used as tie-breaker.

== Veteran Scout ==
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 Grade: M-2
 Position: Member

"A scout who has now shown clear understanding of the importance of teamwork, and now well practiced with the basics, which without comes no leadership."  As there’s a limit per troop, Seniority and Pathfinder will be used as tie-breaker should there be multiple qualifiers.

== Scout ==
 Grade: M-1
 Position: Member

"Young members need only to focus on learning, teamwork and bonding with his peers. Until he’s more prepared and trained, he only need to obey the General Orders and live by the Scout Promise he made."

== Recruit ==
 Grade: M-0
 Position: New Member

Recruits are new members, yet to be invested under Oath. As such they are given the rank of M-0, which is a stand-in rank only. As many of our events will have a rank minimal of M-1, a member at M-0 will have limited rights. M-0 members need only do one thing: Get invested and be promoted to M-1.


== See Also ==
*[[Ranks and Insignia]]
*[[Officer Ranks]]