The Venture Crew represents a Company of 50 men that typically have 3 officers and a number of non-commissioned officers. The Crew Adviser will serve as Captain and his two assistants as Lieutenants. All other adults will support the crew by representing privates.

Venture Crew 1872 elects “Non-Commissioned Officers” from the youth membership. The First Sergeant will serve as Crew President or Senior Patrol Leader. Other NCOs will be assigned details as needed to care for crew arms and equipment. Sergeants and Corporals will serve as Platoon Leaders and act as Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders. All other members, youth and adult, will be Troopers.

Members are able to work towards the Venturing Bronze, Gold and Silver award as well as other special unit awards. The requirements for the Bronze award is tailored to our program to initiate and train new recruits. Coed members will have the option to pursue Victorian “civilian” interests as well.

This Venture Crew has the privilege and responsibility of maintaining the Longhorn Council’s program equipment, which includes tents, period camping equipment, belts, leather goods, carbines and howitzers. Individuals will be required to provide their own basic equipment as below: