Patrol Leader (PL)

The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol; he runs patrol meetings and organizes patrol activities. He represents his patrol on the Troop Leaders Council, keeps patrol members informed of decisions made and prepares them to participate in all troop activities. He learns about the abilities of the members of his patrol and fully involves them in patrol meetings and activities by assigning them specific tasks and responsibilities. He encourages the members of his patrol to complete advancement requirements and sets a good example by continuing to pursue his own advancement. The PL:

  • Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader
  • Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leaders' Council
  • Suggests, and volunteers to lead, troop and patrol activities for working on advancement requirements needed by the members of his patrol
  • Keeps patrol members informed and involved
  • Plans and runs patrol meetings
  • Helps Scouts in his patrol to advance by setting a good example and by teaching and demonstrating scout skills
  • Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do
  • Encourages all members of his patrol to participate in all patrol and troop activities and outings
  • Checks in with patrol members if they have miss more than two meetings in a row
  • Sets the example by wearing the uniform correctly, living by the Scout Oath and Law, and showing Scout spirit

Qualifications: Determined by the patrol

Reports to: SPL

Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)

The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader. This position does not meet the position of responsibility requirement for either Star, Life or Eagle ranks. The APL:

  • Leads the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader
  • May represent the patrol on the Patrol Leaders' Council
  • Helps keeps patrol members informed
  • Helps plan and steer patrol meetings
  • Helps the Patrol leader to prepare for troop and patrol activities
  • Helps Scouts in his patrol advance
  • Has a good idea of what his patrol members and other leaders can do
  • Sets the example, wears the uniform correctly, lives the Scout Oath and Law, and Shows Scout spirit

Qualifications: Determined by the patrol/Patrol Leader. Needs to have taken Youth Leadership Training or agrees to take it during the first part of his tenure in the position.

Reports to: Patrol Leader

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