Scout Led Troop
A troop is Scout-led. Empowering Scouts to be leaders is one of the core principles of Scouting. Scouting is designed to help Scouts prepare to participate in, and give leadership to, American society. A troop is a small democracy. Within the safety framework provided by the adult leaders, and with the Scoutmaster’s direction and mentoring, the Scouts plan and implement the troop program. Scouts serve in leadership positions of responsibility to make that happen.
Scout Leadership Positions
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Order of the Arrow Representative
Leadership Position Orientation Videos
Scouts are organized into small groups of 6 to 8 Scouts called "Patrols." Each Patrol has a Patrol Leader who motivates their group to accomplish tasking objectives while planning and working with other Troop leadership.
The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) motivates the Patrol Leaders to accomplish Troop objectives while planning and working with Scout Leadership Team and adults. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) helps the SPL and motivates the Scout Leadership Team to accomplish their Troop duties.
The Scout Leadership Team has specific troop-wide duties that are critical to a properly functioning organization. For instance, the Quartermaster is the supply and equipment boss responsible for the proper care and maintenance of all camping equipment, etc.
Scoutmasters guide the Senior Patrol Leader in the use of the Patrol Method to successfully lead Scouts and accomplish goals and objectives. Committee members work with adult leaders and parents to administer the troop to ensure a successful program.
If your action inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader
US President John Quincy Adams
