Patrol Leader

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Patrol Leader

Selection: Elected Selected by: Youth Patrol members Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Position description

The patrol leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the patrol leaders’ council. He appoints an Assistant Patrol Leader.

Serving as Patrol Leader can apply towards positions of responsibility requriements for Star, Life, and Eagle.

Reports to

Senior Patrol Leader

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
• Keep patrol members informed.
• Assign each patrol member a specific duty.
• Represent your 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.

See also

• Positions of Responsibility
• Star Rank
• Life Rank
• Eagle Scout Rank

References

• Patrol Leader page
• BSA Troop Leader Training Powerpoint Presentaiton

Patrol Leaders' Council

Chair: Senior Patrol Leader
Members: Patrol Leaders, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader(s), and Troop Guides
Other Members May Include: Instructor(s), Quartermaster(s), Scribe, and other Positions of Responsibility
Advisors: Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chair, Assistant Scoutmasters