| | Troop and Patrol Leadership PositionsThe information below outlines the roles and responsibilities of various Troop and Patrol Leadership positions. Scouts accepting a leadership position is expected to know what is expected of them and to do the best job they can to fulfill the duties of the position. To quickly jump to one of the leadership positions, click on a position below: Senior Patrol Leader
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Troop Scribe
Troop Quartermaster
Troop Librarian
Troop Historian
Patrol Leader
Assistant Patrol Leader
 | Job Description: The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the Troop.
| | Reports To: The Scoutmaster
| | Runs all Troop meetings, events, campouts, activities, and the annual program planning conference | | Runs the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings | | Appoints other Troop junior leaders with the advice of and council of the Scoutmaster | | Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders | | Coordinates activities of all Patrol Leaders | | Assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training | | Serves as Scoutmaster's point of contact to pass information to Troop members |
| Sets a good example | | Enthusiastically wears the appropriate Scout uniform correctly | | Lives by the Scout Oath and Law | | Shows Scout spirit |
Back to top | Job Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) is the second-highest-ranking junior leader in the Troop. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The ASPL acts as the SPL in his absence or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the Troop.
| | Reports To: The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL); The Scoutmaster; The Scout's Mentor
| | Helps the SPL lead meetings and activities | | Runs the Troop in the absence of the SPL | | Helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe, Troop Quartermaster, Troop Instructors, Troop Librarian, Troop Historian and Chaplain Aid | | Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader Council (PLC) |
| Sets a good example | | Enthusiastically wears the appropriate Scout uniform correctly | | Lives by the Scout Oath and Law | | Shows Scout spirit |
Back to top | Job Description: The Troop Scribe is the Troop record keeper. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) with the approval of the Scoutmaster.
| | Reports To: The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL); The Scribe Advisor; The Scout's Mentor
| | Records attendance at Troop activities (meetings, campouts, etc.) | | Records minutes of Troop meetings and makes them available to all Scouts | | Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader Council (PLC) | | Records minutes of PLC meetings | | If unable to attend a meeting or event, finds a replacement to fill in |
Back to top | Job Description: The Troop Quartermaster is the equipment keeper. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) with the approval of the Scoutmaster.
| | Reports To: The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL); The Quartermaster Advisor; The Scout's Mentor
| | Keeps records of Troop/Patrol equipment | | Conducts periodic inventory of equipment | | Issues equipment and ensures that equipment is returned in good, working order | | Keeps storage area (Troop Shed) organized | | Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader Council (PLC) | | If unable to attend an event, finds a replacement to fill in |
Back to top | Job Description: The Troop Librarian is the document keeper. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) with the approval of the Scoutmaster.
| | Reports To: The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL); The Librarian Advisor; The Scout's Mentor
| | Brings library to each Troop meeting | | Maintains an updated inventory of Merit Badge books | | Marks additions to the library to identify the item as belonging to the Troop | | Maintains a check-in/check-out list of items (is able to quickly identify who has what items checked out of the library) | | Makes suggestions for new and replacement Merit Badge books | | Helps the Troop Webmaster maintain a list of local Merit Badge Counselors | | If unable to attend a Troop meeting, finds a replacement to fill in (replacement takes library to meeting and returns it afterwards) |
Back to top | Job Description: The Troop Historian keeps a record of activities (e.g., campouts and outings) the Troop goes on. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) with the approval of the Scoutmaster.
| | Reports To: The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL); The Historian Advisor; The Scout's Mentor
| | Creates a small presentation of each Troop campout or outing; which can include pictures, brochures, write-ups or other materials | | Is an active member of each Troop campout or outing | | Maintains an archive of these presentations | | If unable to attend an event, finds a replacement to fill in |
Back to top | Job Description: TBD
| | Reports To: Senior Patrol Leader (SPL); The Scout's Mentor
| | Oversees Patrol | | Controls Patrol responsibilities | | Helps to delegate cooking, cleaning and other activities | | Helps Patrol members when needed | | Brings problems to SPL and ASPL | | Keeps Patrol members informed (via phone tree, e-mail, etc.) |
Back to top | Job Description: TBD
| | Reports To: Patrol Leader; The Scout's Mentor
| | Assists Patrol Leader (PL) when needed | | Fills in for Patrol Leader when PL is not available |
Back to top (Some of this information comes from Troop 326.) |
