[3] The blue stands for the loyalty to country; the compass suggests the importance of a carefully chosen direction in life; the wheel reminds Sea Scouts that they are the guides of their own future; the anchor reminds the Sea Scout that a truly worthy life must be anchored in duty to God.

[3] The badge is a cloth patch bearing the wheel and compass emblem on a blue background with a silver border.

After completing all previous ranks, Apprentice, Ordinary, and Able, the Sea Scout can earn the Quartermaster Award.

[1] Special Skills: Complete the 8 special skills required for Quartermaster, which include:[1] After completion of requirements, the Sea Scout needs to receive approval from the Skipper, typically by a conference, the Quarterdeck, by the Boatswain at the Quarterdeck Meeting, the Ship Committee, and the Council Advancement Committee by Bridge of Review.

Extensive changes to advancement requirements were made in October 1938 by the National Sea Scouting Committee.