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- | A '''Scout Troop''' is the standard group for Scouts and is composed of multiple [[Patrol|patrols]], and are supported by an adult | + | [[Image:TroopFlag.jpg|thumb|right|A Boy Scout Troop Flag]] |
+ | [[Image:Boyscout-troop.gif|thumb|right|Typical Boy Scout troop organization chart (click to zoom)]] | ||
+ | A '''Boy 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 [[ | + | 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== | ==Youth members== | ||
- | The troop's youth are lead by the [[Senior Patrol Leader]] through the [[Patrol | + | {{quote-source|...a Troop is not divided into Patrols. A Troop is the sum total of its Patrols.|[[William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt]]}} |
+ | 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== | ||
- | http:// | + | [[MeritBadge.Org]] is your online [[Scouting University]] with topics ranging from [[Recruiting]] to [[Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project]]s: |
+ | {{Troop Leadership Links}} | ||
+ | * Training: [[New Leader Training]] - [[Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills|Scoutmaster Outdoor]] - [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34169-56.pdf Scoutmaster's Key] - [[Wood Badge]] | ||
+ | * Applications: [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/28-402.pdf New Unit] - [[Adult Application]] | ||
+ | * [[Fundraising]], [[Popcorn]], and the importance of [[Individual Youth Accounts]] | ||
+ | * [[Boy Scout advancement| Advancement Policies]] - [[Advancement Report]] - [[First Class-First Year]] - [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34518.pdf Individual Boy Scout Record] | ||
+ | *[http://www.scouting.org/councils/index.html BSA's Local Council Locater] — The ''Local Council Locater'' (search engine by Zip Code) will help you find the Council that serves your area. | ||
+ | *[http://www.thescoutzone.org/locator.html Troop locator] - [http://www.joincubscouting.org/locator/index.html Pack locator] | ||
+ | *[[Scout| Scout Badge (Joining Requirements)]] | ||
+ | *[http://scouting.org/boyscouts/trainingmodules/orientation%20for%20new%20boy%20scout%20parents.aspx Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents] | ||
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+ | == See also == | ||
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Revision as of 15:14, October 14, 2012
A Boy 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
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— William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt |
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
- Crew - Venturing
- Ship - Sea Scouting
- Post - Explorers
- Group - Learning for Life
References
MeritBadge.Org is your online Scouting University with topics ranging from Recruiting to Eagle Scout Leadership Service Projects:
- 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
- Training: New Leader Training - Scoutmaster Outdoor - Scoutmaster's Key - Wood Badge
- Applications: New Unit - Adult Application
- Fundraising, Popcorn, and the importance of Individual Youth Accounts
- Advancement Policies - Advancement Report - First Class-First Year - Individual Boy Scout Record
- BSA's Local Council Locater — The Local Council Locater (search engine by Zip Code) will help you find the Council that serves your area.
- Troop locator - Pack locator
- Scout Badge (Joining Requirements)
- Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents
See also
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Troop Committee Chairman | Secretary | Treasurer | Advancement Chair |
Equipment Coordinator | Activities Chair | Membership Chair | Training Chair |
Fundraising Chair | Public Relations Chair | Friends of Scouting Chair | Scouting for Food Chair |
ScoutParent Unit Coordinator | Chaplain | New Member Coordinator | |
Reports to: Chartered Organization Representative | Advisers: Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster(s) |