Senior Patrol Leader

With three green bars behind the Scout emblem, the senior patrol leader’s shoulder patch symbolizes one of the oldest leadership positions in Scouting. Scouting America has long recognized the senior patrol leader as the highest youth leadership position in a troop. They are the primary link between a troop’s Scouts and its adult leaders. They shoulder the responsibility for leading meetings of the troop and the patrol leaders’ council and provide valuable leadership in planning and carrying out the troop’s program of outdoor activities, service projects, and events.

Responsibilities

runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference
runs the patrol leaders’ council (PLC) meetings
appoints other troop youth leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster
assigns duties and responsibilities to youth leaders
assists the Scoutmaster with youth leader training
sets a good example
wears the Scout uniform correctly
lives by the Scout Oath and Law
shows Scout spirit

Refer to Scouting America Publication Senior Patrol Leader Handbook

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