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6th Kowloon Group by regulation is operated by a warranted Group Scout Leader (GSL), with Diocesan Boys’ School’s Headmaster (Sponsor Unit Representative) as President and Chief-Commander-in-Honor.  Group Chairman will be recommended and approved by GSL & President.  The three positions will be the primary voting members of the Group Council.  The Group Council or Annual Group Meeting is a meeting for the 3 positions, hosted by GSL, to discuss and vote on important matters. Should there be a vote each member of the council will have a vote of equal weight.  Annual discussion scope will surround the aspirations of the President, and how the GSL may bring the aspirations to reality.  In between Group Councils, GSL will assume full control of the Group, advising and commanding through the Scouter Council with a Teacher-in-charge (TIC) acting as Liaison to School.  See Organization Chart: .
 
  
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'''6th Kowloon Group''' is the registered Scout Group of Diocesan Boys' School (DBS), operated and regulated by a warranted Group Scout Leader (GSL), with DBS’s Headmaster (Sponsor Unit Representative) as President and Chief-Commander-in-Honor. A Group Chairman will be recommended and approved by GSL & President to help with Group/Lay events and administrations.  These three positions (GSL, President and Chairman) will be the primary voting members of the Group Council.  The Group reports to the District Comissioner (of Kowloon Tong District (KLG)), and in extension to Kowloon Region (KR), where Scout Association of HongKong passes the proper authority to the GSL through the Chain of Command. 
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The Group (6th Kowloon) is further seggregated into different sections, where GSL commissions a SL per section as Commander.  6th Kowloon Group currently has 3 sections, 1, the Scout Troop, 2, Land Venture Unit & 3, Air Venutre Unit.  Within each Section, the Commander (SL) may command and assign positions for members under an agreed constitution of the Section.  Each Section has a slightly different Aim and Goal, and follows the same General Orders of the Group.  The member's age bracket of each section may also differ.
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Within the organization on Group level, there are additional branches sanctioned by GSL.  There is a Group Disciplinary Officer (GDO) and Group Treasury Officer (GTO), who are incharged with Discipline and the treasury of All sections of the Group respectively. The GDO position will usually be given to the Teacher-in-charge.
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<u><b>Also noteworthy</b></u>
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<li>The Group is first and foremost an organization within Diocesan Boys' School operated by Old Boys, Teachers, Students and friends.</li>
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<li>The Group is a 'para-military' group, where we observe and honour many military traditions.
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<li>Members are encouraged to qualify for membership and may take as long as they are required to qualify.
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<li>Any Members may also be honourably discharged with full freedom with sufficient reason. </li>
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== Current Executive Officers ==
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As of Oct 2014:
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<b><u>Group Level Officers</u></b>
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<li>Group Scout Leader: Mr. Kevin Morris Rasmussen
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<li>Group President: Mr. Ronnie K.Y. Cheng
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<li>Group Vice President: Ms. Phyllis Lo
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<li>Group Vice President: Mr. Cho Ka Wai
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<li>Group Chairman : Mr. Donald Lung
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<li>Group Disciplinary Officer: Mr. C.T. Lau
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<li>Group Treasury Officer: Mr. Victor Tam </li>
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<b><u>Scout Section Commanders:</u></b>
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<li>Scout Troop: Mr. Keith Iu
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<li>Venture Unit (Land): Mr. David Ng
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<li>Venture Unit (Air) : --- (under VSL for now)
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<li>Cub Pack : Mr. C.T. Lau
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== Aim and Goal==
 
== Aim and Goal==
 
6th Kowloon Group (the Group) is the Scout Group of Diocesan Boys’ School. The goal is to provide students with an advanced, disciplined and tailored training, to better equip the boys with survival skills through outdoor & indoor activities, and to provide opportunities for students to explore their potentials through teamwork & leadership trainings. The Group serves the best interests of Diocesan Boys’ School, putting the well-being of the School on high priority.
 
6th Kowloon Group (the Group) is the Scout Group of Diocesan Boys’ School. The goal is to provide students with an advanced, disciplined and tailored training, to better equip the boys with survival skills through outdoor & indoor activities, and to provide opportunities for students to explore their potentials through teamwork & leadership trainings. The Group serves the best interests of Diocesan Boys’ School, putting the well-being of the School on high priority.
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=== Current General Orders ===
 
=== Current General Orders ===
 
GENERAL ORDERS  version 2012: (via GSL Kevin Rasmussen)
 
GENERAL ORDERS  version 2012: (via GSL Kevin Rasmussen)
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<li>I will obey the Chain of Command and carry out all special orders issued to me, reporting all violations.
 
<li>I will obey the Chain of Command and carry out all special orders issued to me, reporting all violations.
 
<li>I am under Oath of the Scout Promise, and will use the Scout Law to guide my decisions and actions.
 
<li>I am under Oath of the Scout Promise, and will use the Scout Law to guide my decisions and actions.
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== Common Termology ==
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Like many Military organization, 6<sup>th</sup> Kowloon Group has their own vocab for daily operations, here are some common ones:
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=== Titles and Positions ===
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These are how to address people properly with, and who's who.
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<li><b>GSL</b>:  Leader of the Group, addressed as GSL or by Rank "Colonel XXXX" 
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<li><b>SL</b>:  Leader of the Scout Troop, addressed as SL or by Rank "Commander XXXX" 
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<li><b>VSL</b>:  Leader of the Venture Unit, addressed as VSL or by Rank "Commmander XXXX" 
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<li><b>ASL</b>:  Assistant Leader of the Scout Troop, addressed as ASL or by Rank "Lieutenant Commander XXXX" / "Captain XXXXX"
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<li><b>AVSL</b>:  Assistant Leader of the Venture Unit, addressed as AVSL or by Rank "Lieutenant Commander XXXX" / "Captain XXXXX"
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<li><b>Instructors</b>:  <u>For Troop only</u> Student leaders, addressed or by Rank "Lieutenant XXXX" / "Cadet XXXXX"
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<li><b>PL</b>:  Leader of a Patrol, addressed as PL.
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<li><b>APL</b>:  Assistant Leader of a Patrol, addressed as APL.
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=== Commonly used ===
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<li><b>GM</b>:  Refers to Weekly Saturday "General Meeting"
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<li><b>ELC</b>:  Elite leader's Camp
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<li><b>PL Council</b>:  A regular meeting between Student incharges and PLs, discussing Troop/Patrol level matters.
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<li><b>Scouter Council</b>:  A regular meeting between Officers, discussing Group level matters, Promotions/Demotions, Discipline and Orders.
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<li><b>AWOL</b>: Away without Leave
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<li><b>MIA</b>: Missing in Action
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<li><b>HMS</b>: Headmaster's Shield Competition.
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<li><b>VSU</b>:  Venture Scout Unit
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<li><b>MRE</b>:  Meal Ready to Eat
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=== Uniform Types ===
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<li><b>OCU</b>:  Outdoor Curriculum Uniform (For Scout Troop)
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<li><b>NSU</b>:  Normal Scout Uniform for Troop, Shorts with Scarf (officially known as #4.
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<li><b>#2 U</b>: Long Pants with Tie
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<li><b>#3 U</b>: Long Pants with Scarf
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<li><b>#11U</b>: Long Pants with Tie, and Jacket.
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== Ranks and Insignias ==
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Full article: [[Ranks_and_Insignia|Ranks and Insignias]].
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All Ranks and Insignias are commissioned by GSL within the Group without exception. Rank is the basic measurement 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.
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Insignias once issued, should be worn proper on uniforms that shows it: OAD, OCU. Insignias maybe worn on personal items as well, as long as placed properly and honourably.
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== See Also ==
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*[[Ranks and Insignia]]
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*[[Officer Ranks]]
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*[[Member Ranks]]
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*[[Scout Troop Section]]

Latest revision as of 23:32, 5 April 2018

Organization :Org Chart of 6th Kowloon Group

6th Kowloon Group is the registered Scout Group of Diocesan Boys' School (DBS), operated and regulated by a warranted Group Scout Leader (GSL), with DBS’s Headmaster (Sponsor Unit Representative) as President and Chief-Commander-in-Honor. A Group Chairman will be recommended and approved by GSL & President to help with Group/Lay events and administrations. These three positions (GSL, President and Chairman) will be the primary voting members of the Group Council. The Group reports to the District Comissioner (of Kowloon Tong District (KLG)), and in extension to Kowloon Region (KR), where Scout Association of HongKong passes the proper authority to the GSL through the Chain of Command.

The Group (6th Kowloon) is further seggregated into different sections, where GSL commissions a SL per section as Commander. 6th Kowloon Group currently has 3 sections, 1, the Scout Troop, 2, Land Venture Unit & 3, Air Venutre Unit. Within each Section, the Commander (SL) may command and assign positions for members under an agreed constitution of the Section. Each Section has a slightly different Aim and Goal, and follows the same General Orders of the Group. The member's age bracket of each section may also differ.

Within the organization on Group level, there are additional branches sanctioned by GSL. There is a Group Disciplinary Officer (GDO) and Group Treasury Officer (GTO), who are incharged with Discipline and the treasury of All sections of the Group respectively. The GDO position will usually be given to the Teacher-in-charge.

Also noteworthy

  • The Group is first and foremost an organization within Diocesan Boys' School operated by Old Boys, Teachers, Students and friends.
  • The Group is a 'para-military' group, where we observe and honour many military traditions.
  • Members are encouraged to qualify for membership and may take as long as they are required to qualify.
  • Any Members may also be honourably discharged with full freedom with sufficient reason.



    • Contents

    Current Executive Officers

    As of Oct 2014:

    Group Level Officers

  • Group Scout Leader: Mr. Kevin Morris Rasmussen
  • Group President: Mr. Ronnie K.Y. Cheng
  • Group Vice President: Ms. Phyllis Lo
  • Group Vice President: Mr. Cho Ka Wai
  • Group Chairman : Mr. Donald Lung
  • Group Disciplinary Officer: Mr. C.T. Lau
  • Group Treasury Officer: Mr. Victor Tam

    • Scout Section Commanders:

  • Scout Troop: Mr. Keith Iu
  • Venture Unit (Land): Mr. David Ng
  • Venture Unit (Air) : --- (under VSL for now)
  • Cub Pack : Mr. C.T. Lau

    Aim and Goal

    6th Kowloon Group (the Group) is the Scout Group of Diocesan Boys’ School. The goal is to provide students with an advanced, disciplined and tailored training, to better equip the boys with survival skills through outdoor & indoor activities, and to provide opportunities for students to explore their potentials through teamwork & leadership trainings. The Group serves the best interests of Diocesan Boys’ School, putting the well-being of the School on high priority.



    Current General Orders

    GENERAL ORDERS version 2012: (via GSL Kevin Rasmussen)

  • I will serve and defend the best interest of Diocesan Boys’ School through actions of our Group, without exceptions.
  • I will obey the Chain of Command and carry out all special orders issued to me, reporting all violations.
  • I am under Oath of the Scout Promise, and will use the Scout Law to guide my decisions and actions.

    Common Termology

    Like many Military organization, 6th Kowloon Group has their own vocab for daily operations, here are some common ones:



    Titles and Positions

    These are how to address people properly with, and who's who.

  • GSL: Leader of the Group, addressed as GSL or by Rank "Colonel XXXX"
  • SL: Leader of the Scout Troop, addressed as SL or by Rank "Commander XXXX"
  • VSL: Leader of the Venture Unit, addressed as VSL or by Rank "Commmander XXXX"
  • ASL: Assistant Leader of the Scout Troop, addressed as ASL or by Rank "Lieutenant Commander XXXX" / "Captain XXXXX"
  • AVSL: Assistant Leader of the Venture Unit, addressed as AVSL or by Rank "Lieutenant Commander XXXX" / "Captain XXXXX"
  • Instructors: For Troop only Student leaders, addressed or by Rank "Lieutenant XXXX" / "Cadet XXXXX"
  • PL: Leader of a Patrol, addressed as PL.
  • APL: Assistant Leader of a Patrol, addressed as APL.

    Commonly used

  • GM: Refers to Weekly Saturday "General Meeting"
  • ELC: Elite leader's Camp
  • PL Council: A regular meeting between Student incharges and PLs, discussing Troop/Patrol level matters.
  • Scouter Council: A regular meeting between Officers, discussing Group level matters, Promotions/Demotions, Discipline and Orders.
  • AWOL: Away without Leave
  • MIA: Missing in Action
  • HMS: Headmaster's Shield Competition.
  • VSU: Venture Scout Unit
  • MRE: Meal Ready to Eat

    Uniform Types

  • OCU: Outdoor Curriculum Uniform (For Scout Troop)
  • NSU: Normal Scout Uniform for Troop, Shorts with Scarf (officially known as #4.
  • #2 U: Long Pants with Tie
  • #3 U: Long Pants with Scarf
  • #11U: Long Pants with Tie, and Jacket.

    Ranks and Insignias

    Full article: Ranks and Insignias.


    All Ranks and Insignias are commissioned by GSL within the Group without exception. Rank is the basic measurement 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.

    Insignias once issued, should be worn proper on uniforms that shows it: OAD, OCU. Insignias maybe worn on personal items as well, as long as placed properly and honourably.

    See Also

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