1. 2011 SM/ASM Specific Training Working with Boy Leaders ~ The Patrol Method ~ April 4, 2015 David Wang CC, T489

2. Patrol Method ( 小隊方法） “The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop - it is the only way. Unless the patrol method is in operation you don’t really have a Boy Scout troop.” ~ Robert Baden-Powell ~ Robert Baden-Powell

4. Patrol Method Patrols – the building block of Boy Scout troop. Patrols – the building block of Boy Scout troop. Similar age boys with 5~8 members. Similar age boys with 5~8 members. Each boy serves the patrol with his own position. Each boy serves the patrol with his own position. Patrol takes pride of its identity. Patrol takes pride of its identity. Patrol sometimes joins for troop game, adventure, learn new skill, and complete requirement. Patrol sometimes joins for troop game, adventure, learn new skill, and complete requirement.

5. Types of Patrols New Scout Patrols – for 11-yr old. Work for complete 1st Class requirement. Phase in after 3~6 months. SPL assigns a Troop Guide to NSP. ASM shall work closely with TG. New Scout Patrols – for 11-yr old. Work for complete 1st Class requirement. Phase in after 3~6 months. SPL assigns a Troop Guide to NSP. ASM shall work closely with TG. Regular Patrols – complete 1st Class requirement or at least 7th grade. Learned for camping, hiking, cooking, & basic skills. Regular Patrols – complete 1st Class requirement or at least 7th grade. Learned for camping, hiking, cooking, & basic skills. Venture Patrols – Optional older-boy patrol (ages 13~17). Plan & take challenging high- advanture outings and sports. Venture Patrols – Optional older-boy patrol (ages 13~17). Plan & take challenging high- advanture outings and sports.

6. Patrol Positions (1) Patrool Leader (PL) – Elected. Plans & Leads patrol meeting and activities, encourage patrol members to complete advancement requirement. Represents the patrol as a member of the PLC. Sets good example by living up to the Scout Oath and Law. (Boys become independent and mature after serving as PL.) Patrool Leader (PL) – Elected. Plans & Leads patrol meeting and activities, encourage patrol members to complete advancement requirement. Represents the patrol as a member of the PLC. Sets good example by living up to the Scout Oath and Law. (Boys become independent and mature after serving as PL.) Assistance Patrol Leader(APL) – Steps in to serve when PL is absent. Carries special assignment, e.g. Patrol Campout, Phoner. Assistance Patrol Leader(APL) – Steps in to serve when PL is absent. Carries special assignment, e.g. Patrol Campout, Phoner.

7. Patrol Positions (2) Patrol Scribe – is patrol secretary, check attendance, log PM minutes, collect & record patrol dues, and help prepare outings budgets. Patrol Scribe – is patrol secretary, check attendance, log PM minutes, collect & record patrol dues, and help prepare outings budgets. Patrol Quartermaster – Maintain, clean, and ship patrol equipment during activity. Patrol Quartermaster – Maintain, clean, and ship patrol equipment during activity. Patrol Grubmaster – Putting menus for hiking and campouts for food related arrangement. Patrol Grubmaster – Putting menus for hiking and campouts for food related arrangement. Patrol Phoner – Inform & remind activity thru phone. Patrol Phoner – Inform & remind activity thru phone. Patrol Cheermaster – Leads patrol in songs, yells, and stunts during meetings and campfire. Patrol Cheermaster – Leads patrol in songs, yells, and stunts during meetings and campfire.

8. Patrol Identity Patrol Name – usually using animal, plant, historical, or classic name that the patrol takes pride of. BSA offers 39 different patrol emblems. Patrol can also deigns from blank. Patrol Name – usually using animal, plant, historical, or classic name that the patrol takes pride of. BSA offers 39 different patrol emblems. Patrol can also deigns from blank. Patrol Flag – Remade per new Patrol Leader and cared by patrol leader. When to bring the flag? Never drop flag. Patrol Flag – Remade per new Patrol Leader and cared by patrol leader. When to bring the flag? Never drop flag. Patrol Yell – Prepare at least 3 yells. Patrol Yell – Prepare at least 3 yells.

9. Patrol Meeting Who calls the meeting – Patrol Leader Who calls the meeting – Patrol Leader Location – can be held any location. Usually at PL’s home or in a park/school. Location – can be held any location. Usually at PL’s home or in a park/school. Format – shall be well planned, i.e. agenda, and business-like for 1~2hr. Format – shall be well planned, i.e. agenda, and business-like for 1~2hr. Duties – Scribe collects dues and keeps minutes, APL reports on advancement or special assignment, PL reports PLC decisions and troop info. Duties – Scribe collects dues and keeps minutes, APL reports on advancement or special assignment, PL reports PLC decisions and troop info. Agenda – review past event, plan future event, assign tasks to each scout, review NHP status, clean equipment, test/sign requirement, make patrol flag, practice yell and skits, and patrol bonding. Agenda – review past event, plan future event, assign tasks to each scout, review NHP status, clean equipment, test/sign requirement, make patrol flag, practice yell and skits, and patrol bonding.

10. NHP (National Honor Patrol Award) Patrol earns award by doing the followings over a period of three months 1. Have a patrol name, flag, and yell. Put patrol design on equipment and use the patrol yell. 2. Hold two patrol meeting every month. 3. Take part in at least one hike, outdoor activity, or other scout event. 4. Complete two Good Turns or service projects approved by PLC. 5. Help two patrol members advance one rank. 6. Wear full uniform correctly at troop activities. 7. Have a rep attend at least three PLC meeting. 8. Have eight members in the patrol or experience an increase.

11. Patrol ASM Functions Reminds election is based on the candidate’s presented responsibility not popularity. (T453 does very well in this area.) Reminds election is based on the candidate’s presented responsibility not popularity. (T453 does very well in this area.) Watches over patrol member safety. Watches over patrol member safety. Reviews Patrol Leader leading style and leading method, and provides improving suggestions. Reviews Patrol Leader leading style and leading method, and provides improving suggestions. Comments Patrol Meeting during ASM minutes. Comments Patrol Meeting during ASM minutes. Executes ASM meeting’s decision in patrol. Executes ASM meeting’s decision in patrol. Makes sure patrol follow Scout Oath & Laws. Makes sure patrol follow Scout Oath & Laws. Recommend and approve advancement. Recommend and approve advancement.

12. Patrol Leadership Principle - Boys lead boys. Principle - Boys lead boys. Mindset – Never challenge PL’s judgment or leadership in front of patrol member. Mindset – Never challenge PL’s judgment or leadership in front of patrol member. More positive boosting than complaining. More positive boosting than complaining. Develop along each leader’s style. Develop along each leader’s style. Encourage learn-from-error in manageable scope since patrol scale is smaller than troop. Encourage learn-from-error in manageable scope since patrol scale is smaller than troop. Encourage patrol bounding – Boys and Parents. Encourage patrol bounding – Boys and Parents.