Boy Scout Troop 185 Junior Leader Duities & Responsibilities

Senior Patrol Leader	The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. Elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. Reports to the Scoutmaster. Duties include: Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference Runs the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders Assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader	The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) is the second-highest-ranking junior leader in the troop. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The ASPL acts as the senior SPL in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop. Reports to Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). Duties include: Helps the SPL lead meetings and activities Runs the troop in the absence of the SPL Helps train and supervise the troop scribe, quartermaster, instructor, librarian, historian, and chaplain aide Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders' Council Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
Patrol Leader	The Patrol Leader (PL) is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol in the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC). Reports to Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). If you're the patrol leader for an First Class Emphasis (FCE) patrol, you'll also work with the Troop Guide who is assigned to your patrol. Duties include: Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) Represents the patrol on the PLC 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 the example Wears the uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
Assistant Patrol Leader	The Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) is appointed by the Patrol Leader (PL) and leads the patrol in his absence. Reports to Patrol Leader (PL). Duties include: Helps the PL plan and steer patrol meetings and activities Helps him keep patrol members informed Helps the PL get ready for all troop activities Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders' Council Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit Sets a good example Wears the uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
Quartermaster	The Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. Reports to Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL). Duties include: Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment Makes sure equipment is in good working condition Issues equipment and makes sure its returned in good condition Makes suggestions for new or replacement items Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
Scribe	The scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings. Reports to Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL). Duties include: Attends and keeps a log of PLC meetings Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments Records individual Scout advancement progress Works with the Treasurer for maintaining records and finance Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
Historian	The Historian keeps a historical record or a scrapbook of troop activities. Reports to Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL). Duties include: Gathers pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook. Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities Keeps information about former members of the troop Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Show Scout spirit
Librarian	The Librarian takes care of troop literature. Reports to Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL). Duties include: Sets up and takes care of the troop library Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop Adds new or replacement items as needed Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out Follows up on late returns Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
Den Chief	The den chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack. It is the Den Chief's duty to assist the Cub Scouts in their den with the projects and activities of the Den. His duty also is to encourage, guide and protect them in all den and pack activities; and to show them by their example what a Boy Scout is. Responsibilities include: Know the purposes of Cub Scouting. Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings. Set a good example through attitude and uniforming. Be a friend to the boys in the den. Help lead weekly den meetings. Help the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting. Know the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans. Meet regularly with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans. Meet as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop. Receive training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster) and attend Den Chief Training. Encourage Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible. Help the denner and assistant denner to be leaders. Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
Chaplain Aide	The chaplain aide works with the troop chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program. Reports to Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL). Duties include: Assists the troop Chaplain with religious services at troop activities Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities Sets a good example Enthusiastically ears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
Instructor	The instructor teaches Scouting skills. Reports to Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL). Duties include: Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
Guide	The troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year. Reports to Assistant Scoutmaster for First Class Emphasis (FCE). Duties include: Introduces new Scouts to troop operations Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year Teaches basic Scout skills Coaches the FCE patrol leaders on their duties Attends Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings with FCE patrol leaders when requested Works with the FCE patrol leaders at PLC meetings when requested Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster for FCE with training Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster	The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age an maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability. Reports to Scoutmaster. Duties include: Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly Lives by the Scout Oath and Law Shows Scout spirit