The definitions below are intended as guidelines to be followed for the issue of grading signatures. If a marshal fails to meet the required level of competence, whether through their own fault or not, a signature should NOT be given.
The marshal shall fulfil the role of Deputy Stage Commander to the satisfaction of the Stage Commander, or other BRMC nominated observer. The marshal shall be expected to observe and learn such that in the future they may be able to take on the role of Stage Commander. This is designed to be mainly an instructional requirement. As such, it is strongly recommended that a suitable BRMC Examining marshal should 'shadow' the candidate.
The marshal shall demonstrate on a 'live' stage that they are capable of fulfilling the duties of a senior in-stage marshal. On smaller events this may take the form of controlling other marshals at adjacent junctions, on more major events this will probably be in the form of a sector marshal's duties. Specifically the marshal shall demonstrate ability to lead a team, whilst also retaining an awareness of safety considerations. This is fundamentally a man management requirement.
The marshal shall demonstrate (twice) on a 'live' stage, that they are capable of setting up and arrowing a stage, normally to the satisfaction of the Stage Commander. As well as the normal arrowing procedure, the marshal should familiarize his/herself with the use of stage hazard boards and tape, time control boards, and most importantly, the placement of spectator safety notices.
The marshal shall demonstrate (twice) in a 'live' incident that they can handle themselves in such a manner as to make safe a vehicle that has been involved in an incident requiring outside assistance, i.e. marshals. This may include assisting a vehicle to regain the stage and continue, or to secure an accident damaged vehicle.
The level of involvement required is intended to be higher than that required for the Stage Rally Marshal grade, although specific guidance cannot be given since, fortunately, incidents cannot be manufactured by design. Ideally, at least one of these signatures should have required the passing of accurate information by radio, either directly or via a dedicated radio operator.
The marshal shall perform the duty of Spectator Control Marshal (twice), normally on a spectator stage, including demonstrating an understanding of spectator safety considerations, and that they can handle themselves in such a fashion as to engender co-operation from large numbers of spectators, rather than confrontation. In the current climate where spectators in general are officially not encouraged, multi-use events shall NOT be suitable for the issue of signatures for this duty.
The marshal shall attend a MSA accredited Fire Training session. A signature may be obtained at the same session as one being issued for a BMMC or MSA grade.
The marshal shall attend a MSA accredited Timekeeping training session.
The marshal shall attend a MSA recognised Radio Training session, and shall satisfy a MSA accredited Radio Controller that they are able to use an MSA and Medical Frequency radio to the required standard. As such a marshal should be able to demonstrate that they are familiar with the procedures to be followed in the use of such equipment, including stage stoppages, and making emergency calls.
It should be noted that the latter approval could be granted outside of the immediate view of the controller, obviously within their hearing, and hence within their competence to assess.
The marshal shall attend a MSA accredited Senior Marshals / Operations, or equivalent, training session.
It should be noted that the latter approval could be granted outside of the immediate view of the controller, obviously within their hearing, and hence within their competence to assess.