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.

• 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.

 

 

Assistant Patrol Leader

The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the patrol leader and leads the patrol in his absence.

• 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.

 

 

Bugler

The Troop Bugler should be able to make appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at troop activities.

Makes appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at troop activities.

• Set a good example.

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

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Shows Scout spirit

 

 

Chaplain Aide

The Chaplain Aide works with the unit chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts. He also works to promote the religious emblems program.

• Assists the troop chaplain with religious services at troop activities.

• Encourages troop members to strengthen their own relationships with God through personal prayer and devotion and participation in religious activities appropriate to their faith (see note 1 below).

• Tells Scouts about the Religious Emblems program for their faith at least once a year.

• Helps recognize troop members who receive their religious emblems, (such as at a court of honor, see note 2 below).

• Makes sure religious holidays are considered during the troop program planning process.

• Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities.

• Encourages saying grace at meals while camping or at other activities (see note 3 below).

• Helps promote annual Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath.

• Sets a good example.

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

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Shows Scout spirit

 

 

Den Chief

The Den Chief is a Scout, Venturer, or Sea Scout who serves as the activities assistant for a Cub Scout or Webelos Scout den. He meets with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans and helps out however he can. He projects a positive image of Scouts BSA and, if serving as a den chief to a Webelos den, helps prepare boys to join Scouts BSA.

Den Chiefs are expected to complete Den Chief Training to be considered fully-trained for their position. Den Chiefs are eligible to earn the Den Chief Service Award.

• Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting.

• Helps Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.

• Serves as the activities assistant at den meetings.

• Sets a good example through attitude and uniforming.

• Is a friend to the boys in the den.

• Helps lead weekly den meetings.

• Helps the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.

• Knows the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans.

• Meets regularly with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans. Meets as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop.

• Receives training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster) and attend Den Chief Training.

• Encourages Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible.

• Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Scout troop upon graduation.

• Helps the Denner and assistant denner to be leaders.

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

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Shows Scout spirit

 

 

Historian

The Historian preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia.

Gathers pictures and facts about 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.

• Sets a good example.

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

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Shows Scout spirit.

 

 

Instructor

The Instructor teaches Scouting skills.

• Teaches basic Scouting skills in a troop and patrols.

• Schedule/Coordinate Merit Badge Counselor(s) for troop/scout instruction.

• Sets a good example.

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

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Shows Scout spirit

 

 

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster is a Scout at least 16 years of age who has shown outstanding leadership skills. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster. A Junior Assistant Scoutmaster follows the guidance of the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to the other boy leaders in the troop. Upon his 18th birthday, a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster is eligible to become an assistant Scoutmaster.

• Functions as an assistant Scoutmaster.

• Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.

• Sets a good example.

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

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Shows Scout spirit

 

 

Librarian

The Librarian oversees the care and use of troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor lists.

• 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, and follows up on late returns.

• Set a good example.

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

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Shows Scout spirit

 

 

Order of the Arrow Troop Representative

The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison between the local Order of the Arrow (OA) lodge and the troop.

• Attends troop and chapter or lodge meetings regularly as a youth representative of the troop and Order.

• Serves as a two-way communication link between the troop and the lodge or chapter.

• Arranges with the lodge or chapter election team to conduct an annual Order of the Arrow election for the troop at a time approved by the Patrol Leaders Council.

• Arranges with the lodge or chapter for at least one camp promotion visit to the unit annually.

• Makes at least one high adventure presentation to the troop, to include the OA programs, annually.

• As requested by the SPL, participates in Troop Courts of Honor by recognizing: high adventure participation of troop members, induction of new OA members, changes in OA honors of troop members, leadership of troop members, and other appropriate activities.

• Coordinates the Ordeal Induction process for newly elected candidates by: ensuring they know the time and location of the Ordeal, providing information of what to bring to the Ordeal, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Ordeal, and offering assistance (as needed) to the lodge in the Ordeal process.

• Assists current Ordeal members in the troop in sealing their membership by becoming Brotherhood members by: ensuring they know the time and location of Brotherhood opportunities, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Brotherhood opportunities, and offering assistance to the lodge (as needed) in the Brotherhood process. He may also, at the discretion of the PLC, offer periodic training and discussions of OA principles, symbolism, and the Legend as needed by and appropriate for the troop members of the Order.

• Leads at least one troop service project for the community or charter partner during the year. May also serve, at the discretion of the PLC, as the troop’s service chairman.

• Assists the troop (as appropriate) as a trainer of leadership and outdoor skills.

• In all cases, advocates environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace camping.

• Sets a good example by: wearing the Scout uniform correctly, showing Scout spirit, and living by the Scout Oath, the Scout law and the OA Obligation.

 

 

Patrol Leader

The members of each patrol elect one of their own to serve as patrol leader. The troop determines the requirements for patrol leaders, such as rank and age. To give more youths the opportunity to lead, most troops elect patrol leaders twice a year. Some may have elections more often.

• 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.

 

 

Quartermaster

The Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He keeps records on patrol and troop equipment, makes sure equipment is in good working condition, and issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.

• 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

 

 

Scribe

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

 

 

Senior Patrol Leader

The youth leader with the most responsibility in a troop is the senior patrol leader. He is elected by all members of the troop. Each troop sets its own requirements and schedule of elections, though senior patrol leaders are usually chosen at six- to 12-month intervals and can be reelected. During a Scout’s tenure as senior patrol leader, he is not a member of a patrol.

• 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.

 

 

Troop Guide

The troop guide introduces new Scouts to troop operations and guides them through early Scouting activities. He serves as a coach to the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol and works with him at patrol leaders' council meetings. He helps new Scouts earn the First Class rank within their first 12 to 18 months. He should be an older Scout who holds at least the First Class rank and can work well with younger Scouts. The troop guide is not a member of another patrol but may participate in the high-adventure activities of a Venturing crew.

• Introduce new Scouts to troop operations.

• Guide new Scouts through early Scouting activities.

• Help set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop.

• Ensure older Scouts never harass or bully new Scouts.

• Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year.

• Coach the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on his duties.

• Work with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings.

• Attend patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol.

• Assist the assistant Scoutmaster with training.

• Coach individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges.

• Sets a good example.

• Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Show and help develop Scout spirit

• Teach basic Scout skills.

 

  

Webmaster

The troop webmaster establishes and maintains a safe and secure troop website. He ensures that the troop website is a positive reflection of Scouting to the public. He works with the scribe to manage the troop's electronic communication tools. The website must comply with the BSA Social Media Guidelines (see also External links below). A troop committee member may assist him with this work.

• Establish and maintain a safe and secure troop website.

• Ensure the troop website is a positive reflection of Scouting for the public.

• Manage the troop’s electronic communication tools.

• Work with the Scouts to provide up-to-date troop information.

• Work with the scribe.

• Set a good example.

• Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

• Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

• Show and help develop Scout spirit.