Patrol Leader Responsibilities

Patrol Leaders are responsible for all facets patrol operations. They are in essence, running a small Scout Troop.

• Choose your patrol Troop Guide, Quartermaster, Chaplain Aid and report to Scoutmaster.
• Choose one or two APLs that can fill in for you if your are absent.
• Hold weekly patrol meetings, take attendance and report to Scoutmaster.
• Attend monthly PLC meetings.
• PL is responsible for all facets of the patrol operation.
• Lead monthly camp prep meeting regardless of whether you are camping or not.
• Make sure there is a campout patrol leader for your patrol.
• Plan and hold a monthly patrol 30-minute activity to be held during patrol meeting.
• Oversee and manage patrol Troop Guide to ensure that advancement is occurring.
• Maintain 75% attendance at Troop activities and events.
• Build Troop identity. Obviously, you should know the names of everyone in your patrol.
• Wear your uniform and set an example for your patrol members.
• Organize a patrol activity, outside of normal Troop meetings and campouts, once per semester.