Senior Patrol Leader. The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the senior Scout leader in the troop. The SPL is an elected position.The Scoutmaster supervises and provides guidance to the SPL. The Scoutmaster is responsible for signing off this leadership requirement. Successful completion of this position entails:

1. Provide leadership for the Patrol Leader’s Council (PLC). The SPL is the leader of the PLC, and is expected to attend and run the PLC meetings. He should lead PLC discussions on troop activities and policy. He should prepare a written agenda for each meeting.

2. Supervise troop meetings and preparation for troop meetings. This should include discussions with the members of the PLC several days prior to the meeting to verify planning and preparations will be completed on time. Approve patrol meeting agendas. The SPL is expected to attend troop meetings, and supervise conduct of the troop meetings by the members of the PLC.

3. Provide overall Scout leadership in the troop. He should attend troop meetings, camping trips, and so on. He supervises the Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders (ASPLs).

4. Chair the PLC’s, meetings, outings and Courts of Honor or, with permission of the Scoutmaster, has one of the ASPL’s do so. Ensure that meetings and outings have a Scout appointed as the outing/meeting leader.

5. Assign duties and responsibilities to junior leaders, and work with the Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.

6. Take action with the Scoutmaster to resolve disciplinary/behavioral issues in the troop.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. The Senior Patrol Leader, with the approval of the Scoutmaster, appoints Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders (ASPLs). There are typically 2 ASPL’s assigned; one for programs and supervising the PL’s and other leadership positions; and one in charge of the new Scout program, supervising TG’s and Den Chiefs. An Assistant Scoutmaster supervises and provides guidance to the ASPL. The Assistant Scoutmaster is responsible for signing off this leadership requirement. The duties of an ASPL include the following:

1. Assist the SPL in his duties. The ASPL is a member of the PLC and is expected to attend PLC meetings. The ASPL works closely with the SPL and assists the SPL in completion of his responsibilities, as requested. The ASPL acts for the SPL in his absence.

2. Supervise the Troop Guides and Patrol Leaders, as assigned. Provide supervision and assistance as necessary to the Troop Guides and Patrol Leaders in preparing for, and running, troop activities.

3. Provides Scout leadership in the troop. He should attend and actively participate in troop meetings, camping trips, and so on. He assists the SPL and the Troop Guides and Patrol Leaders with enforcement of discipline at troop activities.

4. Assist with the training of the historian, librarian, quartermaster, and scribe. The ASPL helps the assigned adult leader(s) train these Scouts in their positions, and assists the adult leader(s) in supervising these Scouts.

5. Meet with PL’s, TG’s, DC’s and the other leaders to discuss and develop PLC agenda items.

6. Train PL’s, TG’s, DC’s and other leaders as to what their job is. Meet with respective ASM’s and, in the case of DC’s, the Den Leader, to discuss issues of concern.

Troop Scribe. The Scribe is responsible for maintaining official records for the troop during his tenure. These records include attendance records at all activities, keeping notes during PLC’s and maintaining advancement record sheets for the various patrols. The Scoutmaster or the ASM responsible for advancement records will be responsible for signing off this leadership requirement. The ASPL responsible for programs will directly supervise this position. Successful completion of this position entails:

1. Take attendance at Scout meetings and events or, with the permission of the SPL, assign someone to cover for him.

2. Check uniforms at Scout meetings and events or, with the permission of the SPL, assign someone to cover for him.

3. Attend PLC’s and record the minutes of those meetings, plans for troop meetings and any other notes that might be required.

4. Distribute advancement record sheets to PL’s at events and collect them before dismissal.

Troop Quartermaster. The Troop Quartermaster is responsible for troop camping equipment and supplies. The Quartermaster Advisor is responsible for signing off this leadership position requirement. The Quartermaster Advisor assists the Quartermaster with the repair or replacement of existing equipment, and with the purchase of new equipment. The Quartermaster Advisor should meet at least monthly with the Quartermaster to monitor his progress, and to assist and provide guidance to him, as necessary. Successful completion of this position entails:

1. Maintain a current inventory of all troop camping equipment, and perform inventories and inspections of troop equipment. Results of inventories are kept in the Quartermaster’s Notebook.

2. Assign equipment to patrols and venture crews for camping trips, inspect it after the camping trip, assign cleaning/drying duties for equipment as required, and check in equipment following the camping trips.

3. Maintain troop camping equipment ready for use. Ensure that equipment is ready for use prior to camping trips. Maintain a checklist of durable items tots, pans, utensils, etc.) kept in each chuckbox, and of consumable items (Clorox, paper towels, soap, etc.). Ensure that the equipment is complete (no missing pieces).

4. Make recommendations to the Quartermaster Advisor concerning the repair or replacement of existing equipment; make recommendations concerning purchase of new equipment. Maintain an equipment information folder for warranty papers, receipts, instructions, etc.

5. Conduct one equipment inventory during your tenure.

6. Inspect chuck boxes with PL’s before campouts.

7. Ensure meeting room is set up properly and returned to pre-meeting condition.

Troop Librarian. The Troop Librarian sets up and takes care of the troop library. The Librarian Advisor is an adult assigned to supervise and assist the Librarian in completion of the listed requirements. The Librarian Advisor and responsible ASPL should meet periodically with the Librarian to monitor his progress, and to assist and provide guidance to him, as necessary. The Librarian Advisor is responsible for signing off this leadership position requirement. Successful completion of this position entails:

1. Maintain the library in an orderly manner. The Librarian is custodian of the key to the troop library cabinet.

2. Maintain the library checkout list so that it can be determined who has checked books out, when the books were checked out, and when they were checked back in. The Librarian is responsible for following up on books that are not returned when due.

3. Keep the library up to date. As necessary, the Librarian recommends which books should be removed from the library, which books should be added to the library, and which existing library books should be updated.

4. Perform at least one complete inventory of the library during his tenure. The results of the inventory are kept in the library inventory notebook.

5. Prepare a list of library materials quarterly that are overdue for followup.

Troop Chaplain Aide. The Chaplain Aide is responsible for preparing Scouts Own Services to be used at campouts, preparing invocations and benedictions for other activities (such as Courts of Honor) and providing information on the Boy Scout Religious Medal Program to the other Scouts in the troop. The Chaplain Aide falls under the Asst. Senior Patrol Leader for Programs and the Assistant Scoutmaster serving as the troop's religious advisor. The Scoutmaster or the Troop Religious Advisor will be responsible for signing off this leadership requirement. Successful completion of this position entails:

1. Make available Scouts Own Services for campouts planned during his tenure in that position

2. Prepare invocations and benedictions for Courts of Honor and any other events he is asked to plan for.

3. Give a presentation on the Boy Scout Religious Medal Program for the troop once during his tenure.

Troop Guide. The Troop Guide explains and teaches Patrol Leader skills. An ASM is assigned to supervise and assist each Troop Guide. This ASM will be available to help the Troop Guide with fulfilling his responsibilities. The Troop Guide should work closely with the assigned ASM and take the initiative to ask for help or suggestions whenever necessary. The assigned ASM is responsible for signing off this leadership position. Successful completion of this position entails:

1. Teach skills. Teach Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Scout craft skills with the help of the assigned ASM. With the help of the assigned Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM), as each new Scout takes his rotation as the new Patrol leader (PL), the Troop Guide provides the training necessary for him to understand his job, provides help and assistance when the new PL is assigned activities at troop meetings, and provides help or fills in for the new Scout Patrol Leader when he is master of ceremonies.

2. Explain rank requirements. Explain how to use the Boy Scouts of America Handbook to complete rank requirements.

3. Explain troop activities. Explain what is happening during different parts of the troop meeting. Explain the functions of the various Scout and adult leaders.

4. Teach uniform requirements. Teach the new Scouts about the proper uniform and when to wear it. Ensure he has all required patches.

5. Develop a training/lesson plans for troop meetings, patrol meetings and outings. Provide this plan to the New Scout ASPL and ASM for approval.

6. Plan new scout training day with ASPL, SPL and ASM, if applicable. Develop objectives for new Scouts during their first six months.

7. Ensure new Scouts are afforded as many opportunities as possible for advancement. Mentor them and keep records of their achievements.

Instructor. An Instructor teaches one or more advancement skills to troop members. The Instructor Advisor is an adult assigned to supervise and assist the Instructors in completion of the requirements above. The Instructor Advisor and responsible ASPL should meet periodically with each Instructor to monitor their progress, and to assist and provide guidance, as necessary. The Instructor Advisor is responsible for signing off this leadership position requirement. Successful completion of this position entails:

1. Complete the Instructor Skills Survey. All instructors are required to fill out the skills survey so that they may be contacted when their particular skills are needed.

2. Teach other Scouts basic Scouting skills during at least 3 troop activities during their tenure. Instructors are expected to teach Scout skills to other Scouts at troop meetings, on troop camping trips, or during other troop activities, as requested. Instructors will be scheduled for participation during troop activities by the PLC and will be notified of’ the dates and skill to be taught as far in advance as possible.

3. Maintain proficiency in at least three basic Scouting skills.

Troop Historian. The Troop Historian maintains records concerning the history and current activities of the troop. The Historian Advisor is an adult assigned to supervise and assist the Historian in completion of the listed requirements. The responsible ASPL and Historian Advisor should meet periodically with the Historian to monitor his progress and to assist and provide guidance to him, as necessary. Successful completion of this position entails:

1. Gather and organize historical information concerning the troop; obtain pictures, facts, news articles, and so on about the troop, its members and former members, and prepare those items for display. These items should be kept in an orderly manner so that they are readily available for use.

2. Take care of troop trophies, awards, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.

3. Display troop historical materials at at least one (1) Court of Honor during his tenure, and at troop meetings as requested.

4. Ensure photos are taken at troop outings and events, and prepare them for display or for the troop website.

Order of Arrow Representative. The Order of Arrow Representative is responsible to the ASPL. The adult OA representative is assigned to supervise and assist the OA representative. Successful completion of this position includes:

1. Serve as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop.

2. Encourage year-round and resident camping in the troop.

3. Encourage older-Scout participation in the high-adventure program.

4. Assist with leadership skills training in the troop, and encourage Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop.

5. Encourage Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in lodge or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.

Den Chief. A Den Chief is usually a First Class Scout or above. The goal of Den Chief is to gain leadership experience and prepare Cub Scouts for their transition to Boy Scouting. As a guide, the Den Chief and Den Leader should refer to the Den Chief Service Award requirements and the Den Chief Handbook. The Scoutmaster arranges with a Cub Scout Pack for placement of the Den Chief in a den. Troop leaders have little direct supervision of Den Chiefs. However, an ASPL and an adult leader is assigned in the troop to assist Den Chiefs when they ask for help and to monitor their performance in their dens through periodic discussions with the Den Leaders.

The adult leader assigned to monitor Den Chiefs for the troop shall sign-off this leadership requirement for the troop. Prior to sign-off of this requirement in the Scout’s BSA Handbook, the adult leader must confirm satisfactory performance of the Den Chief by discussion with the Scout’s assigned Den Leader. Successful completion of this position entails:

1. Attend most meetings of the den to which they are assigned, unless excused by the Den Leader.

2. Actively participate in den activities as requested by their Den Leader.

3. Attend most pack meetings with their den, unless excused by their Den Leader. If the Scout normally cannot meet this requirement due to scheduling conflicts, the situation must be discussed in advance with the Den Leader.

4. Make progress toward completion of the Den Chief Service Award.

5. Plan at least one joint activity between the den and the troop during your tenure.

Troop Bugler. The Troop Bugler should be able to make appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at troop activities. The Bugler must supply his own bugle -- the troop does not have a bugle. An adult leader is assigned to supervise and assist the Troop Bugler. This adult leader is responsible for signing off this leadership position requirement. Successful completion of this position entails:

1. Sound reveille in the morning and taps in the evening on campouts and while at summer camps, as requested by the adult leader in charge.

2. Learn at least one new bugle call during his tenure.

Patrol Leader. The Patrol Leader (PL), with the assistance of the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and assigned Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM), is responsible for developing the program, or some portion of the program, for troop activities assigned to him by the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC). An ASPL and ASM are assigned to supervise and assist each Patrol Leader. These people will be available to help the Patrol Leader with fulfilling his responsibilities. The Patrol Leader should work closely with these individuals and take the initiative in asking for help or suggestions whenever necessary. The assigned ASM is responsible for signing off this leadership position. Successful completion of this position entails:

1. Develop a meeting agenda to make sure that all activities are properly scheduled and have it approved by the SPL. Provide this agenda to those involved in the meeting and ensure that it is followed. Ensure that sufficient activities are planned for all Scouts to keep them involved for the entire meeting.

2. Obtain assistance from adults and/or Scouts to support planned activities and coordinate among these individuals to develop the meeting agenda. Ensure that all materials required to support the assigned activities are available at the meeting.

3. Provide leadership and supervision for his patrol. The Patrol Leader supervises his patrol during troop and patrol activities. He teaches Scout skills and assists the other troop leaders in enforcing discipline.

4. Attend PLC’s, meetings and outings or, with the permission of the SPL, have someone cover for him.

5. Ensure applicable menus and duty rosters are completed for campouts.