SENIOR PATROL LEADER (SPL)

• Presides at all troop meetings, events and activities
• Chairman of the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC)
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to other leaders.

ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER (ASPL)

• Takes over troop leadership in the absence of the SPL
• Helps lead meetings and activities
• Trains and guides Patrol Leaders
• Performs assignments as directed by the SPL.

JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER

• Must be Eagle rank, age 16 or more
• Supervises and helps Troop scribe, Librarian, Quartermaster, Historian, Chaplain Aide and Instructors
• Works with Cub and Webelos den Chiefs.

SCRIBE

• Records troop attendance.
• Takes minutes at Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings.

QUARTERMASTER

• Keeps records of patrol and troop equipment
• Keeps equipment in good repair
• Checks out equipment and sees that it is returned, complete and in good condition.
• Suggests new or replacement items needed to the PLC.

HISTORIAN

• Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in permanent forms such as scrapbooks or wall displays.
• Takes pictures of troop activities for the troop scrapbook or wall display.
• Takes care of troop trophies and keepsakes.
• Helps the chartered organization and troop leadership in making use of troop historical material.

LIBRARIAN

• Keeps records on literature owned by the troop.
• Advises SPL or Scoutmaster of missing items or the need for new or replacement items.
• Checks out literature at troop meetings.
• Follows up on late returns.

CHAPLAIN AIDE

• Assists in troop planning to consider religious holidays in planning and include religious observances in activities.
• Works with his Pastor, Youth Minister or troop Chaplain in preparing and conducting religious services at troop activities.
• Informs Scouts of religious emblem program of their faith and encourages them to earn the emblem.
• Sets the example and encourages troop members to live up to the ideals of the Scout Oath, Law and Slogan.

INSTRUCTOR

• Teaches Scout skills according to his ability.

TROOP GUIDE

• Works as the advisor to the New Scout Patrol
• Develops leadership skills in Patrol Leaders in New Scout Patrol
• Teaches New Scouts skills needed for advancement
• Works with New Scout Patrol to make sure each Scout advances to First Class the first year
• Works closely with Assistant Scoutmaster in charge of the New Scout Patrol
• Represents New Scout Patrol at PLC meetings
• Sets an example for the New Scout Patrol in conduct and uniform.

DEN CHIEF

• Assists Cub Den Leader or Webelos Den (or Patrol) Leader in conducting den meetings or other den activities
• Teaches Cubs or Webelos skills as requested by the Den Leader
• Leads den in games and activities
• Encourages Webelos to join Boy Scout troop
• Serves as a role model for boys in den
• Sets an example for den in conduct and uniform.

PATROL LEADER

• Represents his patrol at PLC meetings
• Informs his patrol of PLC decisions and troop events
• Sets the example in conduct, scout spirit, uniform and the ideals of Scouting
• Keeps aware of advancement needs of members of his patrol
• Leads fairly and impartially
• Plans patrol activities outside of troop activities
• Encourages his patrol to be the best in the troop by advancement, learning and teaching skills, working together, and earning awards such as the Baden Powell Patrol Award.

ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER

• Takes over the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader.
• Assists the Patrol Leader as needed.
• Strives to maintain the same qualifications as the Patrol Leader.

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Last Updated: 09-Oct-2000

Created by: Danny Carman

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