assistant patrol leader

The assistant patrol leader is the second-in-command for the patrol, working closely with the patrol leader to help the patrol move forward. The assistant patrol leader acts as the patrol leader in the absence of the patrol leader or when called upon, and provides leadership to other youth leaders in the patrol. The assistant patrol leader is appointed by the patrol leader under the guidance of the Scoutmaster. 

Requirements:

• appointed by the patrol leader

Responsibilities:

• help the patrol leader plan/lead patrol meetings and activities

• help the patrol leader keep patrol members informed

• complete  assignments given to you by the patrol leader

• lead the patrol in the patrol leader’s absence

• work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well

• attends all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference (Troop 201 does this semi-annually)

• and the common leadership duties found here