Type: Elected by the members of the troop

Term: 6 months. May run for second term only if uncontested

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Positions: One

Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. During his tenure as senior patrol leader the Scout is not a member of a patrol.

Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop. He needs to attend to all troop functions as close as possible.

Age: none

Rank: Star Class or higher

Experience: Previous service as ASPL, or PL

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 85% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.

Appoints Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, subject to approval of Scoutmaster.

Runs all troop meetings, events, and activities.

Runs the Patrol Leader's Council meeting.

Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders.

Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training.

Type: Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Positions: One

Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest ranking patrol leader in the troop. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop. During his tenure as assistant senior patrol leader the Scout is not a member of a patrol.

Comments: The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with the other junior leaders. The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done.

Age: None

Rank: Star Class or higher

Experience: Previous service as PL

Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

Helps the Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities.

Runs the troop in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.

Helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Librarian, Historian, and Chaplain Aide.

Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.

Type: Elected by members of the patrol

Term: 6 months. May run for second term only if uncontested

Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader

Positions: one per patrol

Description: The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council.

Comments: The Patrol Leader may easily be the most important job in the troop. He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help and guide them. The Patrol Leaders, along with the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader are the primary members of the Patrol Leaders' Council.

Age: none

Rank: none

Experience: none

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.

Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader, subject to approval of Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster assigned to patrol.

Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council

Plans and steers patrol meetings

Helps Scouts advance

Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts

Keeps patrol members informed

Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do.

Type: Appointed by the Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Patrol Leader

Positions: One per patrol

Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence.

Comments: Substituting for the Patrol Leader is only part of the Assistant Patrol Leader's job. The APL actively helps run the patrol.

Age: None

Rank: None

Experience: None

Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

Helps the Patrol Leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities.

Helps the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed.

Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.

Represents his patrol at Patrol Leader's Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend.

Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Positions: Unlimited

Description: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability.

Comments: In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.

Age: At least 16 years old

Rank: Eagle

Experience: Previous leadership positions

Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.

Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Scoutmaster and Den Leader

Positions: Unlimited

Description: The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Den Leaders in the Cub Scout pack.

Comments: The Den Chief provides a knowledge of games and Scout skills that many Den Leaders lack. The Den Chief is also a recruiter for the troop. This function is important because no troop can thrive without new members and most new members will come from Cub Scouting.

Age: None

Rank: 1^st Class or higher

Experience: None

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

In terms of attendance with your den, you are expected to attend 90% of den meetings and pack functions. You must inform the Den Leader if you will be absent.

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

Knows and follows the Den Chief Pledge

Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting

Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.

Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.

Is a friend to the boys in the den.

Helps out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.

Meets with adult members of the den, pack, and troop as necessary.

Type: Elected by the members of the troop

Term: 6 months. Two consecutive term limit.

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Positions: Unlimited

Description: The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year.

Comments: The first year as a Boy Scout is a critical time with new places, new people, new rules, and new activities. The Troop Guide is a friend to the new Scouts and makes first year fun and successful. This is an important position.

Age: None

Rank: 1st Class or higher

Experience: None

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 90% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.

Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities

Helps new Scouts earn First Class in their first year.

Teaches basic Scout skills.

Coaches the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol on his duties.

Works with the patrol leader at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.

Attends Patrol Leaders' Council meetings with the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol.

Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training.

Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.

Type: Elected by the members of the troop

Term: 6 months. Two consecutive term limit.

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Positions: One

Description: The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious awards program.

Comments: "Duty to God" is one of the core beliefs of Scouting. The Chaplain Aide helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for campouts and other functions. The Chaplain Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can have other troop members help.

Age: None

Rank: 1^st Class or higher

Experience: None

Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

Assists the Troop Chaplain with religious services at troop activities.

Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith.

Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning.

Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities.

Type: Elected by the members of the troop

Term: 6 months. Two consecutive term limit.

Reports to: Scoutmaster

Positions: Unlimited

Description: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills.

Comments: The Instructor will work closely with both the Troop Guide and with the Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be able to teach the Scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.

Age: None

Rank: 1st Class or higher

Experience: None

Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.

Type: Elected by the members of the troop

Term: 6 months. Two consecutive term limit.

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Positions: Two

Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.

Comments: The Quartermaster does most of his work around campouts. There are times when the Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out.

Age: None

Rank: 1^st Class or higher

Experience: None

Attendance: 50% over the previous six months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

Assists with packing and unpacking the trailer for troop outings

Makes sure equipment is clean and in good working condition

Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition

Makes suggestions for new or replacement items

Works with the Troop Committee member responsible for equipment

Type: Elected by the members of the troop

Term: 6 months. Two consecutive term limit.

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Positions: One

Description: The Troop Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.

Comments: The true value of a good Historian does not show up until years later. The Historian provides material for displays and presentations of current activities. In addition, the work of the Historian provides a link with the past.

Age: None

Rank: 1^st Class or higher

Experience: None, but interest in photography is helpful

Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook.

Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.

Keeps information about former members of the troop.

Brings scrapbooks to troop meetings and special functions

Type: Elected by the members of the troop

Term: 6 months. Two consecutive term limit.

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Positions: One

Description: The Troop Librarian takes care of troop literature.

Comments: The library contains books of historical value as well as current materials. The library is a very valuable troop resource. The Librarian manages this resource for the troop.

Age: None

Rank: 1^st Class or higher

Experience: None

Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

Maintains the troop library

Brings library materials to all troop meetings

Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop.

Adds new or replacement items as needed.

Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing.

Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.

Follows up on late returns.

Type: Elected by the members of the troop

Term: 6 months. Two consecutive term limit.

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Positions: One

Description: The Scribe keeps the troop records and maintains the troop web site. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council and keeps a record of Scout attendance at troop and Patrol Leader Council meetings.

Comments: To be a good Scribe you need to attend nearly all troop and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.

Age: None

Rank: 1^st Class or higher

Experience: None, but interest in computers is helpful

Attendance: 50% over the previous six months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.

Type: Elected by the members of the troop

Term: 6 months. Two consecutive term limit.

Reports to: ASPL

Positions: One

Description: The OA Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop.

Comments: The OA Troop Representative strengthens the mission of the lodge and the purpose of the Order. By setting a good example he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop.

Age: None

Rank: 1st Class or higher

Experience: OA member in good standing

Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months

Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)

Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.

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

Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop.

Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs.

Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.

Assists in leadership skills training in the troop

Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop

Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.