The Senior Patrol Leader, with guidance from the Scoutmaster,  is responsible for the troops overall operation.  The Senior Patrol Leader is in charge of troop meetings, patrol leaders' council, and troop activities.   

This position is an elected position via secret ballot.  All troop members are eligible to vote.  

The scout in this position is not a member of any patrol, but may participate in a Venture patrol. Top

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader and approval of the Scoutmaster.  

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader's include: training and guidance for the troop quartermaster, scribe, Order of the Arrow representative, historian, librarian, and instructors.  

The Scout in this position is not a member of a patrol and stands in for the Senior Patrol leader when the Senior Patrol Leader is absent.  Top

An elected position. The Patrol Leader plans and leads patrol meetings and activities by keeping patrol members informed and assigning them tasks.

Represents the patrol at patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference. 

Prepares the patrol to take part in troop activities. 

Above all the Patrol Leader sets a good example by wearing the uniform correctly and exemplifying the Scout Oath and Scout Law.. Top

The Assistant Patrol Leader is an appointed position.  The Assistant Patrol Leader helps the Patrol Leader in all their duties and responsibilities.  The Assistant Patrol Leader must be ready to fill in as the Patrol Leader when the Patrol Leader is not available.   Top

The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. The Scout must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. The Scout is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of their demonstrated leadership ability.  Top

The Troop Guide mentors new scout patrols and be a member of that patrol. 

The Troop Guide will help guide the Patrol Leader with their responsibilities.

The Troop Guide typically will hold the Rank of fist class or higher.  This Scout will also be a competent teacher and possess the patients required to work with new Scouts. Top

The Instructor is an older Scout and proficient in Scouting skills.  

The Instructor will focus on teaching rank advancement skills to include: first aid, camping, backpacking, and orienteering.  

The instructor will also instruct Scouts within their areas of interest. Top

The "Supply Boss"

The Quartermaster keeps track of troop and patrol equipment and assures it is in working order.  

Troop and patrol quartermasters work together to check in and out equipment and inventory it.

Reports equipment status during patrol leader council meetings and recommends equipment replacement and repair. Top

The Scribe keeps the troop and patrol records. The Scribes record meeting minutes for the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings. 

The Scribe may also be the webmaster.  

An adult Troop committee member may be assigned to help the Scribe. Top

The Outdoor Ethics Guide serves as a member of the patrol leaders’ council representing outdoor ethics. 

The scout in this position mentors the troop on how to behave in the outdoors. 

A troop can choose to have several outdoor ethics guides and assign portions of the responsibilities to each.  Top

The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain in the execution of religious observances.  

The Chaplain Aid will also sit in on planning committee meetings to help ensure that planned events do not conflict with religious observances or holidays. Top

The Bugler plays the bugle or similar instument at Troop ceremonies and outings.  The bugle will be played during key events such as: reveille, lights out.  

The Bugler should know the proper bugle calls and, preferably, have earned the Bugling merit badge.  Top

The Troop Librarian cares for the Troops book inventory to include: books, magazines, audiovisuals, diskettes, and lists of merit badge counselors.

The Librarian may also requests the purchase of new or replacement books and material.  Top

The Den Chief is a Scout that works with a Cub Scouts den.  

The Den Chief attends den meetings to mentor and help guide Cub Scouts in their advancement. Top

The Troop Historian maintains and collects a catalog of troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia.  

The Troop Historian may also maintain a list of the troop's former members and leaders, and have those materials available for scouting activities, media contacts, and troop history projects.  

Any Troop displays prepared by the historian may be used for courts of honor, troop open houses, and other events. Top

The troop webmaster maintains the troop's online presence by maintaining the troop's website. 

The Webmaster ensures the website information is accurate and current and the privacy of all Scout's and Leader's is secured.  

A Troop committee member may assist the webmaster. Top

The Order of the Arrow (OA) representative is the communication bridge between the troop and the local OA lodge.  The OA representative acts as the service arm to the troop, 

The representative promotes the Order, encourages camping activity, and promotes high-adventure programs.  

The OA representative assists with leadership training.  

Reports to the assistant senior patrol leader. Top