Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Duties

Note: If you don’t complete all these duties, you will not be able to use the leadership position for rank advancement.

• Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders: Scribe, Librarian, Troop Historian, Instructor, Quartermaster, and Chaplain Aide.
• Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the senior patrol leader.
• Take over troop leadership in the absence of the senior patrol leader.
• Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader.
• Function as a member of the patrol leaders’ council.
• Attend 4 monthly troop campouts out of 6 campouts.  To get credit for attending a campout, you must be at the campout for a total of 24 hours.  This allows you to leave a typical campout for up to 19 hours for another activity. 
• Attend the Monday meetings regularly – attend at least 2 out of every 3 Monday meetings.  Arrive at the meetings at least 15 minutes early and stay until the closing. 
• Attend the PLC meetings – attend at least 4 out of 6 PLC meetings.
• Set a good example.
• Wear the uniform correctly.
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.