The Senior Patrol Leader is the designated Boy Scout Leader of the Troop. His duties are many and various. But above all, he sets the standard for the Troop by his leadership abilities and example of behavior. He is to provide by example the standards as embodied in the Boy Scout Oath, Laws and Motto of the Boy Scouts of America.

The Senior Patrol Leader will be held responsible for all aspects of planning, implementing, and successfully achieving the goals, objectives and activities of the Troop as directed by the Troop Scoutmaster through monthly Patrol Leader Conferences.

The Senior Patrol Leader shall be responsible for the behavior of the Boy Scouts in the troop, particularly the Troop Leaders. He is to provide by example of behavior and discipline the standard other Scouts in the troop may be proud to emulate (copy). Should a discipline or any other problem develop with any Scout in the troop and the Senior Patrol Leader discovers that problem to be unsolvable, the Senior Patrol Leader is to immediately bring the problem to the attention of an Scoutmaster or Assistant Scout Master.

The Senior Patrol Leader is to review each monthly Troop Attendance Record and counsel with any Scout Leader who cannot attend a Monday Night Meeting (missing no more than 6), PLC Meetings (2 of 4), Trip Outings (2 of 4).

The Senior Patrol Leader should not miss Monday Night Meetings, PLC Meetings, Trip Outing, Eagle or Service Project. This requirement is one much higher than is expected of most other Boy Scout Leaders in the Troop.

If the Senior Patrol Leader is unable to attend a Scout function, he must designate an Assistant Senior Patrol to replace himself and provide the designated Assistant Patrol Leader with all the necessary information to successfully complete the task.

The Senior Patrol Leader is responsible for developing and maintaining a highly successful Troop Patrol Calling Tree. "Successful" is the imperative word to be used to describe the Troop Calling Tree. The Senior Patrol Leader shall hold each Scout Leader responsible for carrying out successfully this important Troop duty.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the designated second highest Boy Scout

Leader of the Troop. His duties are many and various, but above all he helps set the standard for the Troop by his leadership abilities and example of behavior. But most of all, he is to provide support for the Senior Patrol Leader's directed troop activities and counsel with any Boy Scout Leader or Boy Scout in the Troop that seeks his wisdom and knowledge. He embodies by his actions all standards found in the Boy Scout Oath, Laws and Motto of the Boy Scouts of America.

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader may not miss more than (4) Monday Night Scout Meetings, (1)PLC Meeting, Trip Outing, Eagle or Service Projects. This requirement is higher than is expected of most other Boy Scout Leaders in the Troop.

If the Senior Patrol Leader is unable to attend a Scout function, then the Assistant Senior Patrol shall assume the duties of the Senior Patrol Leader. He will follow the instructions intent of the Senior Patrol Leader in his leadership of the Troop.

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is responsible for helping the Senior Patrol Leader develop and maintain a highly successful Troop Telephone Calling Tree. "Successful" is the imperative term to be used to describe the Troop Calling Tree. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is responsible for helping to making communication with the Patrol Leaders of each patrol effective.

Troop Guide

The Troop Guide(s) has the responsibility of setting the good Boy Scout standard expected of all Scouts in the Troop for the new, younger Scouts to follow and model. You will do this by your everyday example you present to the new Scouts by living the Boy Scout Laws, Oath and Motto in your daily lives.

Troop Guide(s) are charged with providing the proper leadership style to introduce the new Scouts to the ways of Scouting. You are to create and direct a program that will in 6 months allow the new Scouts to master the skills and knowledge to move from Scout to Tenderfoot.

The Troop Guide(s) are to be the instructors of the new Scouts. They shall instruct the new Scouts in the skills and knowledge necessary for rank advancement. They shall have the responsibility of testing each new Scout's skill and signing off the tested requirements in each boy's Scout Book.

The Troop Guide(s) will work with Adult Leaders to develop a plan for each Monday Night Meeting activities, Trip Outings and any other Special Service Projects. This plan must be geared to assist the Scouts in the New Patrol to accomplish their goal of becoming Tenderfoot Scouts in 6 months.

The Troop Guide will make plans on a monthly basis for the new Scout Patrol and present the plans to the Senior Patrol Leader at the monthly PLC. This is an opportunity for the Troop Guide to seek suggestions and guidance from the Troop's Scout Leaders.

The Troop Guide are to insure that the Patrol Leader of the New Scout Patrol phones each of Patrol's Scouts once a week to explain and remind the Scout of the weeks up coming event(s).

The Troop Guide must miss no more than 6) Monday Night Scout Meetings and Trip Outings (4 of 6).

Troop Quartermaster

The Troop Quartermaster is responsible for maintaining in a clean condition and turning in for repair all broken or otherwise defective troop equipment to the Adult Quartermaster.

The Troop Quartermaster is to make known any shortage of equipment, which might need to be purchased for the troop.

The Troop Quartermaster is responsible for the keys and security of all troop equipment and maintenance.

The Troop Quartermaster is not to accept any dirty equipment from a Patrol Quartermaster. Any damaged or broken gear returned by a Patrol Quartermaster must be reported to the Senior Patrol Leader.

The Troop Quartermaster must know the status of all Troop and Patrol equipment by reports made by the Patrol Quartermasters.

The Troop Quartermaster must attend miss no more than 6 Monday Night Scout Meetings and Trip Outings (4 of 6). The Troop Quartermaster must find a suitable substitute to issue and receive returned equipment if absent before or after a Troop Outing.

Chaplain's Aide

It is the responsibility of the Chaplain's Aide to provide a closing prayer at each Scout Monday Night Meeting.

It is the responsibility of the Chaplain to have an appropriate prayer for evening closings for each Trip Outing.

Once a month it is the responsibility of the Chaplain's Aide to present to the Troop a prepared Biblical lesson that would be relevant to Scouting. (The lesson should be no longer than 2 to 5 minutes)

The Chaplain's Aide will be expected to open each Court of Honor with an appropriate meal blessing and close the meeting with and appropriate prayer.

The Chaplain's Aide must miss no more than 6 Monday Night Scout Meetings and Trip Outings (4 0f 6).

Scribe

The Scribe is responsible for keeping a record of attendance for each Scout in the Troop. The attendance should include attendance at all Monday Night Scout Meetings, all Troop Outings, all Monthly PLC Meetings and all Eagle Projects and all Service Projects for the 6 month leadership term. A cumulative monthly attendance report should be provided to the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, Senior Patrol Leader, and Patrol Leaders. Accurate Attendance Records are extremely important to the Troop.

When the Scribe completes the 6-month leadership term, he must present all past records of attendance and reports to the next elected Scribe in an acceptably prepared notebook.

The Scribe must attend miss no more than 6 Monday Night Scout Meetings and Trip Outings or PLC Meetings (4 of 6).

The Scribe must find a competent substitute who can take accurate attendance (clear him with the Senior Patrol Leader) in the event you are absent from a Monday Night Scout Meeting, Trip Outing or PLC Meeting.

Note: The Scribe is not required to attend each Eagle Project or Service Project but must make arrangements with the Eagle Scout Candidate to provide the Scribe a list of Scouts in attendance at his Eagle Project or a substitute to take attendance at any Service Projects.

Historian

It is the responsibility of the Historian to maintain a clear and accurate record of all events and activities of the Troop. The records should be maintained in a presentable, neatly prepared portfolio (Scrapbook, HRB). The contents of which should contain the following types of entries:

A brief written report of each Troop Activity or Outing.

Mounted camera pictures with written explanations above or below the pictures explaining who is in the picture, date of the picture and what activity is taking place in the picture should accompany each Troop Activity report in the HRB.

A record of all awards and honors earned or won by the Troop or a Patrol should be entered on an "Honors" page reserved in the HRB.

At the beginning of each new leadership period, a new Historical Record book should be started and the old one retired, but preserved (stored) by the Scoutmaster.

The Historian should present a summary of all Scout Trips at each Court of Honor.

The Historian must attend miss no more than 6 Monday Night Scout Meetings and Trip Outings (4 of 6).

The Historian must find a substitute in the event of a missed Trip Outing or Troop Activity. Instruct the substitute on how to correctly record the missed event for the HRB.

The Historian must submit a brief description of each outing to the Scout Master for possible inclusion in the troops Web Page.

Bugler

It is the responsibility of the Bugler to play at the beginning and end of each Monday Scout Meeting.

It is the responsibility of the Bugler to close every Court of Honor with the playing of Taps.

3. On Trip Outings (where it would be possible to bring a bugle), it is the responsibility of the Bugler to play Taps each evening at the appropriate time.

4. The Bugler will also play at anytime deemed appropriate by the Scoutmaster or Senior Patrol Leader.

5. The Bugler must attend miss no more than 6 of all Monday Night Scout Meetings and Trip Outings (4 of 6).

Librarian

The Librarian shall be responsible for maintaining all Troop Merit Badge pamphlets in good condition.

The Librarian shall checkout or issue upon the request of a Scout the merit badge pamphlet(s) requested.

On the last Tuesday Night Scout Meeting Night of each month, the Librarian is to provide the Scoutmaster a list of all merit badge pamphlets that have been checked out during the past month and by each Scouts.

The Librarian must attend miss no more than 6 Monday Night Scout Meetings and Trip Outings (4 of 6).

Patrol Leader

The Patrol Leader is the designated of the Boy Scouts in his patrol. The Patrol Leader will be held responsible for the behavior of the Scouts in his patrol. He is to provide the example of behavior and discipline that the other Scouts will copy. If an unsolvable disciplinary problem develops in the Patrol Leader's patrol, he is to take the problem to the Senior Patrol leader.

The Patrol Leader is to assist the Scouts in his patrol in all aspects of receiving and distribution of information (Patrol Phone Calling Tree), planning, implementing and successfully achieving the goals, objectives and activities directed by the Senior Patrol Leader. The Patrol Leader should use the Calling Tree to remind each Scout in his patrol of the next Monday night's activities and what equipment is necessary for that activity to be accomplished by the patrol

The Patrol Leader is to embody (demonstrate) in his leadership style the spirit implied in the Scout Oath, Laws and Motto of the Boy Scouts of America.

The Patrol Leader is to review each month with his patrol, the patrol's Scouts individual Monday Night Scout Meeting and Trip Outing attendance records.

5. The Patrol Leader must attend miss no more than 6 Monday Night Scout Meetings and Trip Outings (4 of 6).

If the Patrol Leader is unable to attend a PLC, Monday Night Scout Meeting or Trip Outing, he must be sure his Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Quartermaster, or a Senior Ranking Patrol Scout takes his place and has all the information necessary to carry out his Patrol Leader tasks. He must also inform the Senior Patrol Leader of these necessary substitute appointments.

Assistant Patrol Leader

The Assistant Patrol Leader is to accept the responsibility of carrying out the Patrol Leader's duties in all cases when the Patrol Leader is absent. He is to inform the Senior Patrol Leader of this temporary change in Patrol Leadership.

As the Acting Patrol Leader, you will carry out the following Patrol Leader's duties:

The Patrol Leader is above all else to be a leader of other Boy Scouts in his patrol. The Patrol Leader will be held responsible for the behavior of the boys in his patrol. He is to provide the example of behavior and discipline that the other boys may emulate (copy). If an unsolvable disciplinary problem develops in the Patrol Leader's patrol, he is to take the problem to the Senior Patrol leader.

The Patrol Leader is to assist the Scouts in his patrol in all aspects of planning, implementing and successfully achieving the goals, objectives and activities as directed by the Patrol Leader of the Troop.

The Patrol Leader is to demonstrate in his leadership style the spirit implied in the Scout Oath, Laws and Motto of the Boy Scouts of America.

Attended all PLC Meetings (4 of 6).

The Assistant Patrol Leader is responsible for attending Monday Night Scout Meetings (miss no more than 6) and Trip Outings (4 of 6).

Patrol Quartermaster

The Patrol Quartermaster is responsible for signing out, maintaining in a clean condition and returning all Troop equipment and gear used by his patrol on all Trip Outings.

The Patrol Quartermaster must report any damaged or lost equipment or gear as soon as it is discovered and supply the name of the Patrol and Scout returning the damaged gear to the Troop Quartermaster.

The Patrol Quartermaster is to make sure everyone in his patrol has all required personal equipment in serviceable condition.

The Patrol Quartermaster should also be knowledgeable in all patrol and personal equipment and be able to advise on the best places to purchase equipment of an economical value.

The patrol Quartermaster should know of any extra equipment that the Patrol has for use, and be able to report to the Troop Quartermaster the condition and status of all the Patrol's personal and troop equipment.

The Patrol Quartermaster must attend miss no more than 6 Monday Night Scout Meetings and Trip Outings (4 of 6). If the Patrol Quartermaster is absent the Monday night before or after a Trip Outing, he must find a substitute in his patrol to issue or receive returned equipment.

JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 6 months to 1 year

Reports to: Scoutmaster

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: At least 16 years old

Rank: In progress of Eagle

Experience: Previous leadership position as SPL

Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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.

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

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.

Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.

DEN CHIEF

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Scoutmaster and Den Leader

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 2 years older than the Cubs in his Den

Rank: 1st Class or higher

Experience: none

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend the Den Chief Training or have Cubmaster permission

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. 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 given this job your best effort.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

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

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

Assists with activities in the den meetings.

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.

INSTRUCTOR

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 1 year

Reports to: Scoutmaster

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. The troop can have more than one instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 15 or older

Rank: Star or higher

Experience: BSA Staff training or equivalent

Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: District Junior Leader Training.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low you can be removed from office.

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

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

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

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.

TROOP GUIDE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster

Term: 6 Months to 1 year

Reports to: Scoutmaster

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Age: 14 or older

Rank: 1st Class or higher

Experience: at least 1 year in Boy Scouting , 6 months in Troop 645

Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: You must attend the 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.

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

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

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

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.

Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities

Shields new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.

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.

Other Leadership Positions As Recognized By The Scout Master

Order of the Arrow

Venture Crew

Explorer Post

BSA Camp Staff

*All information extracted from multiple troop web pages then edited for inclusion in the Troop 533 Web Page - JAS

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