1. Boy Scouts of the Philippines www.tejerobsp.webs.com
The Boy Leaders
Boy Scouts of the Philippines

2. The Troop Organization
Duties and Responsibilities

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. The Patrol Organization
Duties and Responsibilities

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Special Patrol Features
That develop the Patrol Spirit…

16. 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

17. Guidelines for a Patrol Meeting
Continuing the Patrol System

18. 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

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