Scout Positions.

Every Scout has the opportunity to serve in a leadership position. Pick a role to learn about its responsibilities and resources.

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The senior patrol leader is the top youth leader in the troop. They lead troop meetings and activities, preside over the patrol leaders' ...

The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon and pr...

The patrol leader is the patrol's key leader, representing the patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings and the annual program plan...

Quartermasters serve as the troop's supply boss. They keep an inventory of troop equipment and see that the gear is in good condition. Th...

The scribe is the troop's secretary. Though not a voting member, they attend meetings of the patrol leaders' council and keep a record of...

Chaplain aides assist the troop chaplain (usually an adult from the troop committee or the chartered organization) in serving the religio...

The historian collects, assembles, and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabi...

Troop librarians oversee the care and use of troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor lists.

Troop webmasters are responsible for maintaining the troop's website. They make sure that information posted on the website is correct an...

Troop guides function as both leader and mentor to new-Scout patrol members. They help the patrol leader develop the new-Scout patrol int...

The bugler plays the bugle (or similar instrument) to mark key moments during the troop meeting, such as assembly, or on troop outings, s...

Den chiefs are Scouts who assist a Cub Scout den leader or Webelos den leader. They are selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmas...

The Outdoor Ethics Guide helps the troop organize outdoor programs emphasizing the Outdoor Code, Leave No Trace principles, and Tread Lig...

Order of the Arrow representatives serve as a communication link between the troop and the local Order of the Arrow lodge. They promote t...

A Scout at least 16 years of age who has demonstrated exceptional leadership may be appointed by the Scoutmaster to serve as a junior ass...