Patrol Leader
The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of a patrol, and represents it on the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC), the group made up of the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders that helps plan the Troop's program. Patrol Leaders also attend Green Bar, the meeting of everyone who holds a position of responsibility. It reports to the Senior Patrol Leader.
What a Patrol Leader does
- Leads the patrol's meetings and activities, and plans and leads at least one patrol activity outside the main Troop, with the Patrol Advisor's approval. The Patrol Advisor is the adult leader assigned to the patrol.
- Represents the patrol at every Patrol Leaders' Council meeting and at the annual program planning conference. The calendar event says whether a planning meeting is for the PLC or all of Green Bar.
- Gives weekly patrol attendance to the Scribe.
- Leads the patrol in maintaining and repairing its equipment, including the patrol box, stove and tents.
- Delegates to the Assistant Patrol Leader when unable to attend meetings.
- Helps patrol members advance in rank.
- Considers earning the National Honor Patrol Award with the patrol.
- Shows and helps develop patrol spirit, sets a good example, wears the uniform correctly, and lives by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Patrol Leaders are elected for a six-month term. See the leadership policies for how elections work.
Credit expectations
These are the minimum levels for each category. A Scout earns full credit with a total of at least 15 and no 1 in any category.
| Expectation | Basic (3) | Target (4) | Excels (5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities | 6 meetings, 1 activity | 9 meetings, 2 activities | 12 meetings, 3 activities |
| Represent the patrol at planning meetings | 3 meetings, or 2 plus the annual planning meeting | 4 meetings, or 3 plus the annual planning meeting | 6 meetings, or 4 plus the annual planning meeting |
| Lead the patrol and support Troop activities | 2 Troop activities, supporting 1 | 3 Troop activities, supporting 2 | 5 Troop activities, supporting 3 |
| Help patrol members advance in rank | Helped 2 Scouts | Helped 3 Scouts | Helped 4 Scouts |
Scoring is explained under How credit works. Every position also has a Scout Spirit category, judged by the Patrol Advisor.