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Patrol Leader Council

Positions Responsibilities

The Boy Scouts of America has a time proven method of teaching leadership. It is called the "Patrol Method". The method includes having the boys lead themselves with the guidance of their Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chairperson, and Troop Committee Members.  To acheve this goal, the Boy Scouts has made positions of leadership that are performed by the elected Scout of that position. Every 6-8 months the Troop will hold an election for the Senior Patrol Leader. All other positions are appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader for the Troop, with the approval of the Scoutmaster & Troop Committee.  Each Patrol will elect a Patrol Leader. The Patrol Leader will appoint needed positions in each Patrol with the approval of the Scoutmaster & Troop Committee. Below you find Position Descriptions & Responsibilities to be performed by the Scout holding each position. There is a chain of command structure to allow the youth leaders to learn to respond to situations that may arise.

Senior Patrol Leader

 

 

The senior patrol leader (SPL) is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top youth leader in the troop. He runs all troop meetings, events, activities, the annual program planning conference, and the patrol leaders' council meeting. He appoints other troop youth leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.

 

Report To: Scoutmaster

 

*Elected by: Whole Troop (All Registered Scouts and with

                        the Approval of the Scoutmaster)

 

Position Responsibilities & Duties

 

  • Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.

  • Runs the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings.

  • 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.

  • Sets a good example.

  • Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).

  • Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

  • Shows Scout spirit.​

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

 

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking youth leader in the troop. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other youth leaders in the troop. He is appointed by the senior patrol leader under the guidance of the Scoutmaster.

 

Reports To: Senior Patrol Leader

 

*Appointed by: Senior Patrol Leader

                              with the Approval of the Scoutmaster

 

Position Responsibilities & Duties

 

  • 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, Webmaster, and Chaplain Aide.Serves as a member of the patrol leaders' council.

  • Sets a good example.

  • Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).

  • Lives by the Scout Oath and Law

  • Show Scout spirit.

  • Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.

  • Wears the uniform correctly.

Patrol Leader

 

The position of patrol leader, you agree to provide service and leadership to your patrol and troop. As a patrol leader, you are expected to do the following:

 

Reports To: Senior Patrol Leader

 

Elected by: Patrol Members (All Scouts in the Patrol and

                      with the approval of the Scoutmaster)

 

Position Responsibilities & Duties

 

  • Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.

  • Keep patrol members informed.

  • Assign each patrol member a specific duty.

  • Represent his patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings and the annual program planning conference.

  • Prepare the patrol to participate in all troop activities.

  • Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.

  • Know the abilities of each patrol member.

  • Set a good example.

  • Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

  • Live by the Scout Oath and Law.Show and develop patrol spirit.


 

Assistant Patrol Leader

 

The position of  assistant patrol leader, you agree to provide service and leadership to your patrol and troop. As a assistant patrol leader, you are expected to do the following:

 

Report To: Patrol Leader

 

*Appointed by: Patrol Leader with the

                             Approval of the Scoutmaster

 

Position Responsibilities & Duties

 

  • Helps the patrol leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities.

  • Helps him keep patrol members informed.

  • Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.

  • Represents his patrol at patrol leaders’ council meetings when the patrol leader cannot attend.


 

Troop Scribe

 

Appointed By: Senior Patrol Leader with the

                 Approval of the Scoutmaster

 

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

 

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. He attends the patrol leaders' council but generally is not a voting member.

 

  • 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 member responsible for records and finance.

  • Sets a good example.

  • Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).

  • Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

  • Shows Scout spirit

Quartermaster

 

Appointed By: Senior Patrol Leader with the

                 Approval of the Scoutmaster

 

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

 

  • Keeps records on patrol/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.

  • Sets a good example.

  • Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).

  • Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

  • Shows Scout spirit

Troop Guide

 

Appointed By: Scoutmaster

 

Reports to: Assistant Scoutmaster

 

  • Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.

  • Guides new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.

  • Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank 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.

  • Counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges.

  • Sets a good example.

  • Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).

  • Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

  • Shows Scout spirit

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