Troops
Troops are a collection of scout led by adult leaders. Troops are subdivided into patrols with many positions of leadership and responsibility.
A troop is led by a scoutmaster and optionally assistant scoutmasters. The senior patrol leader and assistant patrol leader are the top youth leaders who lead other youth leaders. Each patrol has a patrol leader who controls a patrol.
Patrol
A troop is made of patrols. Each patrol is a collection of around eight scouts that do everything together. Patrols are central to scouting. Each patrol has its own patrol leader and positions of responsibility.
Each patrol has a name, flag, emblem, and yell. The patrol flag is carried to troop meetings and on campouts. The emblem is worn on the right sleeves of members. The design on the patch reflects the patrol name. The yell is usually used during troop competitions.
Positions of responsibility
Senior patrol leader
Top youth leader in the troop. Presides over meetings and activities, chairs patrol leader's council meetings, and leaders the troop's annual program planning conference. Appoints other youth leaders and oversees their training and work.
Assistant senior patrol leader
Trains and gives direct leadership to appointed youth leaders. Helps the senior patrol leader run meetings. Guides the troop in the senior patrol leader's absence.
Patrol leader
Plans and leads patrol meetings and activities. Represents the patrol at patrol leader's council meetings and at annual program planning conference. Knows the needs and capabilities of patrol members.
Troop guide
Introduces new scouts to troop operations and guides them through scouting activities. Serves as a coach of the new scout patrol. Helps new scouts earn the first class rank.
Historian
Gathers information about past activities of the troop and stores them. Takes care of troop trophies and keepsakes. Maintains information about troop alumni.
Order of the Arrow troop representative
Links the local OA lodge and the troop. Represents the troop in lodge and chapter meetings. Encourages arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in lodge activities and to become Brotherhood members.
Librarian
Establishes and maintains a troop library. Keeps and maintains records of troop literature
Quartermaster
Maintains patrol and troop equipment, keeping it in good repair and ensuring the storage area is clean and neat. Issues equipments, sees that it is returned in good order, and suggests new or replacement items.
Bugler
Plays the bugle or a similar instrument to mark key moments during the day on troop meetings. Buglers should know the required bugle calls and ideally should have the bugling merit badge.
Scribe
Attends and keeps a log of patrol leader's council meetings. Records attendance and dues payments of all members and records advancement in troop records and advancement chart. Responsible for troop correspondence.
Instructor
Teaches scouting skills as needed to the troop or patrols. Prepares for each teaching assignment so that each learning experience is effective. If there are multiple instructors they may specialize in a particular area.
Chaplain aide
Assists troop chaplain or religious coordinator in meeting the religious needs of troop members. Leads worship services and encourages saying grace. Tells troop members about the religious emblems program for their faith. Makes toher troop leaders aware of religious holidays when planning.
Webmaster
Establishes and maintains a safe and secure troop website. Ensures the site is a positive reflection of scouting for the public. Works with the scribe to manage electronic communication.
Outdoor ethics guide
Helps the troop plan and conduct outdoor programs that emphasize the principles of outdoor ethics. Helps scouts improve their outdoor ethics skills to minimize impacts. Supports scouts who are working to complete relevant requirements.
Junior assistant scoutmaster
Like an assistant scoutmaster, but below 18 years of age. Handles duties assigned by the scoutmaster.
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