Glossary

ACC (Activities/Section) – Assistant County Commissioner for Activities or a Section, e.g. Beavers

ADC (Activities/Section) – Assistant District Commissioner for Activities or a Section, e.g. Beavers

MAPS – Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme

Technical Advisor – A specialist in a particular activity (there for support)

The Scouts – UK Scout Headquarters

DC – District Commissioner

NGB – National Governing Body

BASI – British Association of Snowsport Instructors

BCA – British Caving Association

BSAC – British Sub Aqua Association

MTA – Mountain Training Association

PADI – Professional Association of Diving Instructors

RYA – Royal Yachting Association

SGC – Scout Grants Committee (The Scouts)

CPD – Continuing Professional Development

POR – Policy, Organisation and Rules

SASU - Scout Active Support Unit