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.