Job Description:

• The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council.
• The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence.

KNOW
These are the things you need to know and do as the leader of your patrol:
 
Report to:

• The Patrol Leader reports to the Senior Patrol Leader.
• The Assistant Patrol Leader reports to the Patrol Leader.

        
Key Knowledge:

• Troop Leader Training - Training for your position
• The Patrol Method -  Patrol Leaders Online Training
• Troop Meetings  Leadership for troop meetings
• Leave No Trace   Leadership during Outings
• Green Bar Bill      Suggestions for Patrols
• Patrol Leader Guide   Suggestions for Patrol Leadership
• National Honor Patrol    Award criteria

DO
When you accepted the position of Patrol Leader or Assistant Patrol Leader, you agreed to provide service and leadership to your patrol and troop. No doubt you will take this responsibility seriously, but you will also find it fun and rewarding.
 
Patrol Leader duties:

• Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader.
• Represents the patrol on the patrol leader's council.
• Plans and steers patrol meetings.
• Helps Scouts advance.
• Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts.
• Keeps patrol members informed.
• Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do.
• Sets a good example.
• Wears the Scout Uniform correctly.
• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Shows Scout Spirit
• Regularly attend troop meetings, PLC and outings.
• Leads Patrol Service Project.
• Ensures Patrol has a flag, cheer, skit or song for every outing.

Assistant Patrol Leader duties:

• Helps the Patrol Leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities.
• Helps him keep patrol members informed.
• Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities by ensuring all patrol equipment is ready and available for use.
• Represents his patrol at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend.
• Regularly attend troop meetings, PLC and outings.

Patrol Resources
Patrol Planning Menu & Duty Chart
Quick Guide To Dutch Oven Cooking
Old Geezer Cookbook
Philmont Cookbook
Campfire Program Planner
 Patrol Skit Guidelines
 MacScouter Skit Book
More MacScouter Skits
 Scout Songs
 Scout Cheers
Patrol Yells 
 Patrol Flags         
Making a Patrol Flag
Patrol Activities