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The Explorer Scout Leader is responsible, in conjunction with any Explorer Scout committee, for the training of Explorer Scouts, subject to the general supervision of the District Explorer Scout Commissioner and with the assistance of Assistant Explorer Scout Leaders, Section Assistants and Skills Instructors.

It is the Leader's responsibility actively to encourage the transfer between Sections, and maintain effective links with local Scout Leaders and Scout Network Co-ordinators.

The responsibilities of Assistant Explorer Scout Leaders are specified by the Explorer Scout Leader, who should have regard to the desirability of developing the Assistant's leadership potential.