Senior Patrol Leader

With three green bars behind the Scout emblem, the senior patrol leader's shoulder patch symbolizes one of the oldest leadership positions in Scouting. Scouting America has long recognized the senior patrol leader as the highest youth leadership position in a troop. They are the primary link between a troop's Scouts and its adult leaders. They shoulder the responsibility for leading meetings of the troop and the patrol leaders' council and provide valuable leadership in planning and carrying out the troop's program of outdoor activities, service projects, and events.

Position Facts

Selection: Elected by the members of the troop
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Required Attendance: 80% of all troop meetings, PLC meetings, outings, fundraisers, and service projects. If your attendance is below the standard, you can be removed from office and/or lose credit.

Responsibilities

Run all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference
Run the patrol leaders' council (PLC) meetings
Appoint other troop youth leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster
Assign duties and responsibilities to youth leaders
Assist the Scoutmaster with youth leader training
Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Set a good example by showing Scout spirit and wearing the uniform correctly

Senior Patrol Leader Handbook

Scouting America produces a Senior Patrol Leader handbook. You will be given one of these when you start your position- it’s a valuable resource, and you should read it!

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