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[[Image:TroopFlag.jpg|thumb|right|A Boy Scout Troop Flag]] | [[Image:TroopFlag.jpg|thumb|right|A Boy Scout Troop Flag]] | ||
| - | A '''Scout Troop''' is the standard group for Scouts and is composed of multiple [[Patrol|patrols]], and are supported by an adult | + | [[Image:Boyscout-troop.gif|thumb|right|Typical Boy Scout troop organization chart (click to zoom)]] |
| + | A '''Scout Troop''' is the standard group for Scouts and is composed of multiple [[Patrol|patrols]], and are supported by an adult [[Troop Committee]]. | ||
Troops are usually expected to meet weekly, and go on outings monthly. They also hold [[Court of Honor|Courts of Honor]] at least once a year; usually quarterly. | Troops are usually expected to meet weekly, and go on outings monthly. They also hold [[Court of Honor|Courts of Honor]] at least once a year; usually quarterly. | ||
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==Youth members== | ==Youth members== | ||
The troop's youth are lead by the [[Senior Patrol Leader]] through the [[Patrol Leaders' Council]]. | The troop's youth are lead by the [[Senior Patrol Leader]] through the [[Patrol Leaders' Council]]. | ||
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| + | Youth members of a Troop include: | ||
| + | *[[Junior Assistant Scoutmaster]] | ||
| + | *[[Senior Patrol Leader]] | ||
| + | *[[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] | ||
| + | *[[Venture Patrol Leader]] | ||
| + | *[[Troop Guide]] | ||
| + | *[[Patrol Leader]]s | ||
| + | *[[Assistant Patrol Leader]]s | ||
| + | *Troop members, some of whom may hold other [[Position of responsibility|positions]]: | ||
| + | **[[Chaplain Aide]], [[Librarian]], [[Historian]], [[Scribe]], [[Quartermaster]], [[Instructor]], [[Order of the Arrow Representative]], [[Den Chief]], [[Bugler]] | ||
==Adult members== | ==Adult members== | ||
| - | The troop's adult Scouters are divided into two branches: ''Program'' | + | The troop's adult Scouters are divided into two branches: |
| + | *''Program'' | ||
| + | **[[Scoutmaster]] | ||
| + | **[[Assistant Scoutmaster]]s | ||
| + | *''Support'' | ||
| + | **[[Troop Committee]] | ||
| + | **[[Troop Committee Chairman]] | ||
| + | **[[Chartered Organization Representative]] | ||
| + | **Other adult positions usually include a [[Treasurer]] and [[Secretary]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 10:38, March 28, 2008
A Scout Troop is the standard group for Scouts and is composed of multiple patrols, and are supported by an adult Troop Committee.
Troops are usually expected to meet weekly, and go on outings monthly. They also hold Courts of Honor at least once a year; usually quarterly.
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Youth members
The troop's youth are lead by the Senior Patrol Leader through the Patrol Leaders' Council.
Youth members of a Troop include:
- Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
- Senior Patrol Leader
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
- Venture Patrol Leader
- Troop Guide
- Patrol Leaders
- Assistant Patrol Leaders
- Troop members, some of whom may hold other positions:
Adult members
The troop's adult Scouters are divided into two branches:
- Program
- Support
- Troop Committee
- Troop Committee Chairman
- Chartered Organization Representative
- Other adult positions usually include a Treasurer and Secretary.
Liaisons between a unit and the local District and Council
External links
Equivalents
The Troop is a registered "unit" with its local council. Other basic units are:
- Pack - Cub Scouting
- Troop - Boy Scouting
- Team - Varsity Scouting
- Crew - Venturing
- Ship - Sea Scouting
- Post - Explorers
- Group - Learning for Life
