Each patrol is made up of one or more patrols: groups of about 6-8 Scouts who camp together, cook together, play together, and learn together. In patrols, Scouts learn citizenship and practice leadership at the most basic level, and strong patrols are essential building blocks of strong troops.
-Troop Leader Guidebook, volume 1
Troop Leaders
We are senior Scouts who hold the rank of First Class or higher, have strong teaching skills, and possess the patience to work with new Scouts. As a mentor to the patrol of the new-Scout patrol, we provide direction for the patrol leader and help them with their patrol leader responsibilities.
We are the supply boss. We keep an inventory of troop equipment and see that the gear is in good condition. We work with patrol quartermasters as we check out equipment and return it, and at meetings of the PLC, report on the status of equipment in need of replacement or repair.
We are the troop’s secretary. We record the patrol leaders’ council meetings and other activities. We are also responsible for maintaining activity on our troop’s Instagram account, making sure the information sent out is correct.