Is there a difference between the terms Crew Chief and Crew Leader?
No, they mean exactly the same thing. “Crew Chief” is the older term for todays Crew Leader. In both cases, the reference is to the youth leader of the crew and is never to the adult advisors. Chief Watchu will use the Crew Chief terminology when he wants to be certain all understand him to mean the youth member who leads. 10. When should the crew select its permanent Crew Leader and its Chaplain Aide? The selection of a permanent Crew Leader should be made at the Watchu Mountain Adventure weekend in May. Until then, all positions of leadership should be rotated so that the entire crew can evaluate the performance of its members. The Chaplain Aide must be selected prior to arrival at Mays Watchu Mountain Adventure. 11. What are the major reasons that force crew members off the trail at Philmont? Hypothermia, dehydration, unsanitary food preparation, and falls are the top four problems which force crew members off the trail. Each of these issues must be addressed during crew training. 1
