Leadership Positions:
Patrol Leader
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Job Description:
The patrol leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the patrol leader's council.

Reports to:
Senior patrol leader. If you're the patrol leader for the new Scout patrol, you'll also work with the troop guide who is assigned to your patrol.

Patrol leader duties:
  • Appoints the assistant patrol leader.
  • Represents the patrol on the patrol leaders' 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.
  • Sets a good example.
  • Wears the Scout uniform correctly.
  • Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
  • Shows Scout spirit.