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The Troop Organization Duties and Responsibilities

The Troop Organization Institutional Scouting Committee TROOP LEADER Asst. Troop Leader for Program and Activities Administration and Supply Senior Patrol Leader Troop Scribe / Treasurer PATROL Troop Quartermaster

Junior Asst. Troop Leader One boy leader in the Troop is the Junior Assistant Troop Leader. He must preferably be, an older Scout of at least fourteen years old and must have attained the First Class Scout Rank (or equivalent Pathfinder rank). He should be proficient in some activities like first aid, pioneering, orienteering, hiking, etc.

Senior Patrol Leader He is the principal boy leader with great responsibility in operating a troop. He is both a Patrol Leader and Troop officer because he helps the other Patrol Leaders with their responsibilities. His leadership and achievement in advancement over all the other Scouts, makes him the highest boy leader of the Troop. He plans and implements the activities of the Troop. Assumes leadership during Troop formations and activities, especially during outdoor activities (camping, hiking, outing, etc.) and special activities.

Troop Scribe/Treasurer Keeps the record of all Troop activities in the troop “Logbook” and a record of attendance during all Troop activities. He keeps a record of the decisions made by the Patrol Leaders’ Council as well as the activities/projects planned by them. He keeps a record of each member of the troop: name, age, advancement badges earned, office, length of service, attendance in Scout meetings, activities and special events, etc. He collects dues from the patrols, records contributions received and turns over all funds received to the Troop Treasurer.

Troop Quartermaster Takes charge of all Troop equipment including the Troop flags, literature, tents, cooking gear and tools. He keeps an inventory of the above equipment, provides proper recording on items borrowed/returned by the Patrols. He sees to it that the Troop equipment is maintained and in good order. He is responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the Troop meeting room. In camp, he works with the Assistant Troop Leader in charge of supplies and physical arrangements such as food, fuel, etc.

The Patrol Organization Duties and Responsibilities

The Patrol Organization Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Patrol Scribe Patrol Treasurer Patrol Quartermaster Patrol Grub Master Patrol Hike Leader Patrol Cheer Leader

Patrol Leader Leads the Patrol. Personal example of the Scout Craft as well as in Scout Spirit. Plan activities together with the members of the Patrol. Trains the Assistant Patrol Leader to lead the Patrol in his absence. Distributes other responsibilities to the Patrol Members. Helps his members in advancement.

Assistant Patrol Leader Helps in leading the Patrol. In the absence of the Patrol Leader, he takes over the leadership of the Patrol. Patrol Scribe Keeps the record of activities and achievement of the Patrol. Checks the attendance of the members of the Patrol.

Patrol Treasurer Patrol Quartermaster Keeps the Patrol finances, as he is the finance officer. Collects the weekly dues and turns them over to the Troop Treasurer. Patrol Quartermaster Serves as the supply officer of the Patrol. He takes charge of Patrol property and equipment. He is responsible for transportation facilities needed during Patrol hikes and camps.

Patrol Grub Master Patrol Hike Leader Prepares the menu for the Patrol. Goes marketing on behalf of the Patrol. Maintains the cleanliness of the Patrol camp area and Patrol corner. Patrol Hike Leader He is responsible of guiding the Patrol during hikes. He is responsible for surveying all prospective camping places. He takes charge of other Patrol outdoor activities.

Patrol Cheer Leader He knows how to improvise songs and yells for the Patrol. The songs and yells rendered will be used for meetings and inter-Patrol competitions. From time to time, he teaches everyone songs and yells and personally leads the Patrol in these performances.

Special Patrol Features That develop the Patrol Spirit…

Patrol Features Patrol Flag Patrol Stunt/Skit Patrol Uniform Patrol Name Patrol Medallion Patrol Totem Patrol Songs Patrol Corner Patrol Nametag Patrol Yells Patrol Signature Patrol Call

Guidelines for a Patrol Meeting Continuing the Patrol System

Example of a Patrol Meeting PERIOD ACTIVITY IN-CHARGE OPENING CEREMONY Opening Prayer Flag Ceremony BUSINESS PERIOD 1. Scribe checks attendance 2. Treasurer collects dues 3. Plan ahead 4. Check each Scout’s advancement record 5. Conduct uniform inspection Scribe Treasurer INSTRUCTION PERIOD Learning-by-doing (Coaching) Demonstration and Practice Scoutcraft or Handicraft Project SPL RECREATION PERIOD Put pep and fun in the meeting using games, songs, yells, story-telling, etc. CLOSING CEREMONY Scout Benediction

Boy Scouts of the Philippines www.tejerobsp.webs.com The Boy Leaders Boy Scouts of the Philippines www.tejerobsp.webs.com Created for you by: RS Reneir Val Perez Source: Troop Leaders’ Manual