Troop Leadership Training - TLT

All elected leaders are expected to be active in our Troop, set a good example in behavior, attend Troop meetings and wear our uniform properly. SPL, ASPL, Scribe, Patrol Leaders and Troop Guides must attend the PLC. Leaders who cannot do their job must find another Scout to do the job.

1. SPL: The Senior Patrol Leader is in charge of troop meetings. He chairs meetings of the Patrol Leaders’ Council. The PLC plans troop activities and programs. The Senior Patrol Leader’s job is to see that the troop runs in an orderly and timely manner. Requirements: 14 years old or older and Star rank or higher.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: The ASPL helps the senior patrol leader lead meetings and activities. He runs the troop in the absence of the SPL. He helps train and supervise the troop scribe, quartermaster, instructors, librarian, historian and chaplain aide. Requirements: 14 years old or older and Star rank or higher.

2. Patrol Leader: The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol at the Patrol Leader’s Council. He plans and leads patrol meetings, helps members of his patrol advance and keeps patrol members informed about Troop activities.

3. Assistant Patrol Leader: The APL assists the Patrol Leader in all of his jobs. If the Patrol Leader is absent, the APL serves in the Patrol Leader’s place.

4. Troop Guide: The Troop Guide is a “mentor” to the new Scouts. He helps the new Scouts earn First Class. He works with the new Scouts providing direction, coaching, and support. Requirements: 1st Class rank or higher.

5. Scribe: The Scribe is the troop’s secretary. He attends the Patrol Leaders’ Council and keeps notes of the discussions. He is not a voting member of the PLC. During Troop meetings he records attendance and dues payments.

6. Quartermaster: The Quartermaster is responsible for Troop supplies and equipment. He keeps a current inventory of troop equipment and makes sure it is in good condition. He works with Patrol QMs as they check out and return equipment. He reports to the Patrol Leaders’ Council on equipment needing replacement or repair. He works closely with a member of the Troop Committee.

7. Instructor: The Instructor should be good in both Scouting skills and in the ability to teach others.
Requirements: 13 years old or older and 1st Class rank or higher.

8. Chaplin Aide: The Chaplain Aide assists the troop in religious services. He says grace at meals. He plans and leads Scouts Own program on camp outs. He promotes the religious emblems program.

9. OA Representative: The OA Representative must be an active OA member. He keeps the Troop informed about OA activities. He encourages OA members of the Troop to participate in OA activities.

10. Librarian: The Troop Librarian oversees the care and use of Troop books, pamphlets and magazines. He keeps a current Merit Badge counselor list. Scouts check out and return Troop material from the Librarian. The Librarian keeps records to ensure everything is returned. He suggests new material and reports the need to repair or replace material.

11. Historian: The Historian collects and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards and other memorabilia. He is responsible to publish the Troop newsletter.

12. Den Chief: The Den Chief works with Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts and Den Leaders in the Cub Scout Pack. He must attend Den Chief training. At weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings, he helps Cub Scouts advance in rank and encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop.

13. Leave No Trace Trainer: specializes in teaching Leave No Trace principles and ensures the Troop follows these principles on outings. He can also help Scouts earn the Leave No Trace award. He should have completed Leave No Trace training.

14. Troop Webmaster: is responsible for maintaining the troop’s website. He should make sure information posted on the website is correct and up to date and members’ and leaders’ privacy is protected. A member of the troop committee will assist him with his work.

15. Bugler: plays the bugle (or a similar interest) to mark key moments during the day on troop outings, such as reveille and lights out. He must know the required bugle calls. This cannot count toward Eagle rank leadership credits (it does count for other rank advancement leadership credits).