D-unit

Dambuster ESU are a unit of Explorer Scouts from the Walton on Thames area run by Greg Winter. It is part of the Walton and Weybridge Scout District in the Scout County of Surrey, and is linked to 9th Walton Scouts. D-Unit are made up of 14 to 18 year olds, but D-Unit also includes a Scout Network group that help run activities.

Explorer Scouts

Explorer Scouts (shortened to Explorers), a section of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 14 to 18 year olds, was introduced in 2003 replacing Venture Scouts (which was for 15.5 to 20 year olds). This was part of a greater change in programme, including the introduction of Scout Network for 18 to 25 year olds. The aim of the section is to provide a flexible and active Scouting programme for adolescents, with an emphasis on personal challenge and adventure.

The Explorer Scout section follows on from the Scout section, and is in turn followed by Scout Network. Explorer Scout meet as Units, and are organised and run at the District level. However, Explorer Scouts are expected to participate in "linking" activities with local Scout Groups. The section also runs a Young Leader programme which provides support for the junior sections.

Explorer Scouts are able to attain the Queen's Scout Award, which is the highest Scouting Award in the United Kingdom. There are also a number of activity and skill badges which can be awarded to the young people on meeting requirements in a variety of disciplines from horse-riding to first aid.

RAF Recognition

Dambuster ESU are one of only a few Air Scout groups in the UK to have achieved Royal Air Force (RAF) Recognition, this is achieved by passing a formal inspection by an RAF Reserve Officer. These Inspections happen every 18 months. Having RAF Recognition allows Dambuster ESU to have special oppertunities to go on different flying activities that other Explorer Scouts may not have the chance to go on.

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