SENIOR PATROL LEADER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by the members of the troop
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior
leader in the troop.
Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop. He needs to attend as close to all
troop functions as possible. One of th major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint other
troop leaders. He must choose leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular
Scouts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: Previous service as SPL, ASPL, PL, or APL
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 85% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have
to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is
ready to assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
Runs the Patrol Leader's Council meeting.
Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.
Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders.
Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training.
PATROL LEADER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by members of the patrol
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the
Patrol Leader's Council.
Comments: The Patrol Leader may easily be the most important job in the troop. He has the closest
contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help and guide them. The
Patrol Leaders, along with the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
are the primary members of the Patrol Leaders' Council.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant
Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader.
Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council
Plans and steers patrol meetings
Helps Scouts advance
Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts
Keeps patrol members informed
Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do.
JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster
except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and
not yet 18. He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability.
Comments: In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: At least 16 years old
Rank: Eagle
Experience: Previous leadership positions
Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will
assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
DEN CHIEF
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster and Den Leader
Description: The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Den Leaders in the Cub
Scout pack.
Comments: The Den Chief provides a knowledge of games and Scout skills that many Den Leaders
lack. The Den Chief is also a recruiter for the troop. This function is important because
no troop can thrive without new members and most new members will come from Cub
Scouting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 14 or older
Rank: Star or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 75% over prevous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
In terms of attendance with your den, you are expected to attend 90% of den meetings
and pack functions. You must inform the Den Leader if you will be absent.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will
assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting
Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.
Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
Assists with activities in the den meetings.
Is a friend to the boys in the den.
Helps out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.
Meets with adult members of the den, pack, and troop as necessary.
INSTRUCTOR
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills.
Comments: The Instructor will work closely with both the Troop Guide and with the Assistant
Scoutmaster for new Scouts. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be
able to teach the Scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class
ranks. The troop can have more than one instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 14 or older
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will
assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.
TROOP GUIDE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaste
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their
First Class rank in their first year.
Comments: The first year as a Boy Scout is a critical time with new places, new people, new rules,
and new activities. The Troop Guide is a friend to the new Scouts and makes first year
fun and successful. This is an important position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 14 or older
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 90% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will
assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.
Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities
Shields new Scouts from harrassment by older Scouts.
Helps new Scouts earn First Class in their first year.
Teaches basic Scout skills.
Coaches the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol on his duties.
Works with the patrol leader at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.
Attends Patrol Leaders' Council meetings with the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol.
Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training.
Consels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.
ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest ranking patrol leader in the
troop. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the
absence of the SPL or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior
leaders in the troop.
Comments: The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with the other junior leaders.
The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being
done.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will
assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Helps the Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities.
Runs the troop in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.
Helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Librarian, Historian,
and Chaplin Aide.
Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Patrol Leader
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Patrol Leader
Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his
absence.
Comments: Substituting for the Patrol Leader is only part of the Assistant Patrol Leader's job. The
APL actively helps run the patrol.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will
assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Helps the Patrol Leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities.
Helps the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed.
Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.
Represents his patrol at Patrol Leader's Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot
attend.
Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.
CHAPLIN AIDE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Chaplin Aide works with the Troop Chaplin to meet the religious needs of Scouts in
the troop. He also works to promote the religious awards program.
Comments: "Duty to God" is one of the core beliefs of Scouting. The Chaplin Aide helps everyone in
the troop by preparing short religious observations for campouts and other functions. The
Chaplin Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can have other troop
members help.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over the previouw 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will
assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the Troop Chaplin with religious services at troop activities.
Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith.
Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning.
Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities.
TROOP HISTORIAN
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Troop Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.
Comments: The true value of a good Historian does not show up until years later. The Historian
provides material for displays and presentations of current activities. In addition, the work
of the Historian provides a link with the past.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none, but interest in photography is helpful
Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will
assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or
scrapbook.
Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.
Keeps information about former members of the troop.
TROOP LIBRARIAN
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Troop Librarian takes care of troop literature.
Comments: The library contains books of historical value as well as current materials. All together, the
library is a troop resource worth hundreds of dollars. The Librarian manages this resource
for the troop.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will
assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Sets up and takes care of a troop library
Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop.
Adds new or replacement items as needed.
Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing.
Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.
Follows up on late returns.
Issues vouchers for purchase of used merit badge books.
TROOP QUARTERMASTER
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good
working order.
Comments: The Quartermaster does most of his work around campouts. There are times when the
Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over the previous six months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will
assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment
Makes sure equipment is in good working condition
issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition
Makes suggestions for new or replacement items
Works with the Troop Committee member responsible for equipment
Gets the US, troop, and patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away
afterwards.
TROOP SCRIBE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders'
Council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop
meetings.
Comments: To be a good Scribe you need to attend nearly all troop and Patrol Leaders' Council
meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over the previous six months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings,
outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3)
unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of
the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct
locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit
in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You
must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting
or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will
assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings
Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments.
Records individual Scout advancement progress
Works with the Troop Committee members responsible for records and finance.