The Senior Patrol Leader is the top Junior Leader in the Troop and head of the Patrol Leaders Council. The Senior Patrol Leader must hold at least a Life Scout rank, be a member of the Troop at least one (1) year, completed Troop Leadership training and Council Twin Arrows Leader Training, and be elected by the Troop with the Scoutmaster’s approval. The Senior Patrol Leader reports to the Scoutmaster, and acts as a representative of, and reports on the activities of, the Scouts at Committee meetings.

Duties

• Runs all Troop meetings, events, activities and planning conferences
• Organizes and chairs Patrol Leaders' Council meetings
• Attends all Troop Committee Meetings and provides a report of the status of the Patrols
• Appoints other Junior Leaders with the advice and council of the Scoutmaster for leadership positions
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to Troop Junior Leaders
• Contacts Patrol Leader every weekend to remind them of Troop meeting program duties
• Organizes and assigns patrols program duties for each Troop meeting
• Ensures meeting room is setup and patrol leaders are prepared
• Sets a good example by being a role model for other Scouts
• Lives by the Scout Oath and Scout Law and shows Scout Spirit
• Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
• If absent, make sure these duties are covered by another person.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

The assistant senior patrol leader should be a strong ally for you, someone who can be relied upon to help the troop move forward. You will keep him fully informed about what is going on with the troop and can use him as a sounding board when you must make tough decisions. Among his specific duties, the assistant senior patrol leader trains and provides direction to the troop quartermaster, scribe, historian, librarian, instructors, and Order of the Arrow representative. He will also take charge of the troop whenever you are not available. During his tenure as assistant senior patrol leader he is not a member of a patrol, but he may participate in the high-adventure activities of a Venture patrol. Large troops may have more than one assistant senior patrol leader, each appointed by the senior patrol leader.

Troop Guide

The troop guide is both a leader and a mentor to the members of the new-Scout patrol. He should be an older Scout who holds at least the First Class rank and can work well with younger Scouts. He helps the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol in much the same way that a Scoutmaster works with a senior patrol leader to provide direction, coaching, and support. The troop guide is not a member of another patrol but may participate in the high-adventure activities of a Venture patrol

Quartermaster

The quartermaster is the troop's supply boss. He keeps an inventory of troop equipment and sees that the gear is in good condition. He works with patrol quartermasters as they check out equipment and return it, and at meetings of the patrol leaders' council reports on the status of equipment in need of replacement or repair. In carrying out his responsibilities, he may have the guidance of a member of the troop committee.

Scribe

The scribe is the troop's secretary. Though not a voting member, he attends meetings of the patrol leaders' council and keeps a record of the discus­sions. He cooperates with the patrol scribes to record attendance and dues payments at troop meet­ings and to maintain troop advancement records. If the troop has an Internet Web site, the scribe can help keep it up-to-date. A member of the troop committee may assist him with his work.

Historian

The historian collects and preserves troop photo­graphs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia and makes materi­als available for Scouting activities, the media, and troop history projects.

Librarian

The troop librarian oversees the care and use of troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor lists. He checks out these materials to Scouts and leaders and maintains records to ensure that everything is returned. He may also suggest the acquisition of new literature and report the need to repair or replace any current holdings.

Instructor

Each instructor is an older troop member proficient in a Scouting skill. He must also have the ability to teach that skill to others. An instructor typically teaches subjects that Scouts are eager to learn— especially those such as first aid, camping, and backpacking—that are required for outdoor activi­ties and rank advancement. A troop can have more than one instructor.

Chaplain Aide

The chaplain aide assists the troop chaplain (usually an adult from the troop committee or the chartered organization) in serving the religious needs of the troop. He ensures that religious holidays are consid­ered during the troop's program planning process and promotes the BSA's religious emblems program.

Den Chief

The den chief works with a den of Cub Scouts and with their adult leaders. He takes part in den meetings, encourages Cub Scout advancement, and is a role model for younger boys. Serving as den chief can be a great first leadership experience for a Scout. Webelos Den Chief A Webelos den chief can help plan and assist with the leadership of Webelos den meetings and field activities. He can lead songs and stunts, and encourage Webelos Scouts to progress into the Boy Scout troop.

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

A Scout at least 16 years of age who has shown out­standing leadership skills may be appointed by the senior patrol leader, with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster, to serve as a junior assistant Scoutmaster. These young men (a troop may have more than one junior assistant Scoutmaster) follow the guidance of the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to other boy leaders in the troop. Upon his 18th birthday, a junior assistant Scoutmaster will be eligible to become an assistant Scoutmaster.

Order of the Arrow Troop Representative

The Order of the Arrow representative serves as a communication link between the troop and the local Order of the Arrow lodge. By enhancing the image of the Order as a service arm to the troop he promotes the Order, encourages Scouts to take part in all sorts of camping opportunities, and helps pave the way for older Scouts to become involved in high-adventure programs. The OA troop representative assists with leadership skills training. He reports to the assistant senior patrol leader.

Mic-O-Say Troop Representative

The Mic-O-Say representative serves as a communication link between the troop and the Mic-O-Say lodge. The Mic-O-Say troop representative assists with Mic-O-Say skills training. He reports to the assistant senior patrol leader.

Bugler

The Buglers responsible for waking the troop in the morning with reveille and letting the troop know it is time for lights out by playing taps at all campout.