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Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)
Paw
Patrol Leader (PL)
Aliens
Patrol Leader (PL)
Scavengers
Patrol Leader (PL)
Crocodiles
Patrol Leader (PL)
Webmaster
Historian
Quartermaster
OA Troop Representative
Troop Guide
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JrASM)
Den Chiefs
With three green bars behind the Scouts emblem, the Senior Patrol Leader’s (SPL) shoulder patch symbolizes one of the oldest leadership positions in Scouting. The Boy Scouts of America has long recognized the senior patrol leader as the highest youth leadership position in a troop. They are the primary link between a troop’s Scouts and its adult leaders. They shoulder the responsibility for leading meetings of the troop and the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) and provide valuable leadership in planning and carrying out the troop’s program of outdoor activities, service projects, and events.
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) is the second highest youth leadership position in the troop, working closely with the senior patrol leader to help the troop move forward. The ASPL acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader, or when called upon, and provides leadership to other youth leaders in the troop. The ASP: is appointed by the senior patrol leader under the guidance of the Scoutmaster.
Be a role model to all Scouts
Oversee Patrol Leaders
Plan (or oversee the planning of) all meetings, campouts and troop activities
Run meetings and campouts
Work with Adult Leadership on all planning
Work with Patrol Leaders for all patrol activities
Send weekly email to the Troop
Liaise between adult leaders and Scouts
Update the Troop Bulletin at least once per week
Facilitate elections
Decide positions Troop will offer
Supervisor: Scoutmaster
Minimum Rank: First Class
Be a role model to all Scouts
Oversee Quartermaster, Webmaster, Den Chief, Historian, and Chaplain Aide
Help plan meeting and campouts
Help SPL run meetings and campouts
Serve as acting SPL when SPL is absent
Work with Adult Leadership on all planning
Supervisor: Senior Patrol Leader, Scoutmaster
Minimum Rank: First Class
A Scout at least 16 years of age who has shown outstanding leadership skills may be appointed by the Scoutmaster to serve as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM). The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster functions just like an Assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 years of age or older). In this capacity, Junior Assistant Scoutmasters (a troop may have more than one) follow the guidance of the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to other youth leaders in the troop. Upon their 18th birthday, a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster will be eligible to become an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Troop Guides serve as both a leader and a mentor to the members of the new-Scout patrol. They should be an older Scout who holds at least the First Class rank and can work well with younger Scouts.
The Troop Guide helps the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol lead their patrol, so they can develop into a well-functioning group, working together harmoniously and productively.
Work with Scoutmaster to mentor troop leadership
Help Scoutmaster support troop
Supervisor: Scoutmaster
Minimum Rank: First Class
Mentor and supervise Patrol Leader of the New Patrol
Supervisor: Scoutmaster
Minimum Rank: First Class
The Patrol Leader (PL) is the patrol’s key leader, representing the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference, and keeping patrol members informed of decisions made. Patrol Leaders carry out planning, leading, and evaluating patrol meetings and activities, and assure patrols are prepared to participate in all troop activities. They keep their patrol intact so they can work together and share responsibilities to get things done. It is incumbent upon them to be a good example for the members of their patrol and the rest of the troop.
Quartermasters serve as the troop’s "supply boss". They keep an inventory of troop equipment and see that the gear is in good condition. They work with patrol quartermasters as they check out equipment and return it. At meetings of the patrol leaders’ council, they report on the status of equipment in need of replacement or repair. In carrying out their responsibilities, they may have the guidance of a member of the troop committee.
Be a role model to all Scouts
Work with SPL on all planning
Help plan meetings and campouts
Help run Patrol Meetings
Keep all patrol members involved and engaged at every meeting
Supervisor: Senior Patrol Leader
Minimum Rank: Second Class
Lead reorganization of Scout Shed/Closet
Maintain cleanliness at all times in Scout Shed/Closet
Keep track of all items borrowed from Scout Shed/Closet
Maintain equipment inside Scout Shed/Closet
Write/update an inventory of Scout Shed/Closet
Supervisors: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Committee Registrar, Committee Advancement Coordinator
Minimum Rank: First Class
Troop webmasters are responsible for maintaining the troop’s website. They make sure that information posted on the website is correct and up to date and that the privacy of youth and adult troop members is protected. A member of the troop committee may assist them with their work.
The historian collects, assembles, and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia, and makes materials available for Scouting activities, courts of honor, the media, and troop history projects.
Update website (with support of adult leaders)
Collect photos from Historian and organize in Google Drive
Supervisors: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Committee Chairperson, Committee Secretary
Minimum Rank: Scout
Take photos at campouts and meeting activities, as well as other events hosted by the Troop
Write a monthly newsletter for the American Association of Singapore (with approval by committee members), or other on-island publications
Write articles to be promote the Troop as well as Scouting for the Stamford American International School newsletter (Charter Organization)
Supervisors: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Committee Secretary
Minimum Rank: Scout
Den Chiefs are Scouts who assist a Cub Scout den leader or Webelos den leader. They are selected by the Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster and approved by the Cubmaster and to the den leader. Den chiefs help Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks and encourage Cub Scouts to join a troop upon graduation.
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. They lead the troop in opening or closing prayer and mealtime blessings. Chaplain aides ensure that religious holidays are considered during the troop’s program planning process and promote the BSA’s religious emblems program.
Help out at monthly Pack 3010 events (e.g., Raingutter Regatta/Pinewood Derby held at Stamford, hikes on other islands)
Flag ceremonies
Setting up events
Cleaning up events
Leading games
Modeling the Boy Scouts (living the Scout Oath and Law)
Supervisors: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Scoutmaster, Cubmaster
Minimum Rank: Scout
Lead prayers before Court of Honor
Lead prayers before meals on campouts
Ensure that religious holidays are considered during the troop’s program planning process and promote the BSA’s religious emblems program.
Supervisors: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Scoutmaster
Minimum Rank: Scout