Senior Patrol Leader
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+ | {{quote-source|The junior leader with the most responsibility in a [[troop]] is the [[Senior Patrol Leader]]. He is elected by all of the 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.|[[Scoutmaster Handbook]] p. 13}} | ||
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{{Positions of responsibility | {{Positions of responsibility | ||
|position = Senior Patrol Leader | |position = Senior Patrol Leader | ||
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|method = Elected | |method = Elected | ||
|by = Youth [[troop]] members | |by = Youth [[troop]] members | ||
|report = [[Scoutmaster]]}} | |report = [[Scoutmaster]]}} | ||
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The '''Senior Patrol Leader''' is the youth head of the [[troop]]. All other youth positions report to him, directly or indirectly. He is elected by the troop's youth members as a whole, usually to serve a 6- or 12-month term. | The '''Senior Patrol Leader''' is the youth head of the [[troop]]. All other youth positions report to him, directly or indirectly. He is elected by the troop's youth members as a whole, usually to serve a 6- or 12-month term. | ||
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*Assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training. | *Assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training. | ||
*Sets a good example. | *Sets a good example. | ||
- | *Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform | + | * Enthusiastically and [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts). |
*Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]]. | *Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]]. | ||
*Shows Scout spirit. | *Shows Scout spirit. | ||
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+ | {{Top Youth Leader Equivalents}} | ||
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+ | == See also == | ||
+ | {{Boy Scout portal}} | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
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+ | [[Category:Patrol Leaders' Council]] |
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— Scoutmaster Handbook p. 13 |
![]() | Serving as Senior Patrol Leader can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star, Life, and Eagle. |
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The Senior Patrol Leader is the youth head of the troop. All other youth positions report to him, directly or indirectly. He is elected by the troop's youth members as a whole, usually to serve a 6- or 12-month term.
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Reports to
Responsibilities
- 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.
Equivalents
The Senior Patrol Leader is top youth leader in its unit. Other top youth leaders are:
- Senior Patrol Leader - Boy Scouting
- Crew President - Venturing
- Boatswain - Sea Scouting
- Post President - Exploring
See also
![]() | Boy Scout portal |
- Boy Scout Ranks requiring a Positions of Responsibility
- Star Rank #5 "While a First Class Scout, serve actively in your troop for four months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop)"
- Life Rank #5 "While a Star Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster approved leadership project to help the troop)"
- Eagle Scout Rank #4 "While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for a period of six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility..."
- See also: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - a fun, six-day outdoor learning course.
References
- 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
- Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates