Patrol Leader

The Assistant Patrol Leader supports the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence.

The Assistant Patrol Leader is the Patrol Leader's "right-hand man" and helps him lead the patrol during all activities.

The candidate must be actively involved in Boy Scout Troop 214.

The Assistant Patrol Leader must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if he has attended in the past.

The Assistant Patrol Leader is expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.

The Assistant Patrol Leader is expected to give the job his best effort.

The Assistant Patrol Leader will set the example by wearing his uniform correctly. This means that he will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required insignia in their correct locations. See the Scout Handbook for standards.

The Assistant Patrol Leader will set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in his everyday life. He will show Scout Spirit in everything he says and does.

The Assistant Patrol Leader will set the example by being an active Scout. He will be on-time for meetings and activities. He must contact the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if he is not going to be at a meeting or if he suddenly has to miss an outing. He also needs to make sure that someone will assume his responsibilities in his absence.

The Assistant Patrol Leader helps the Patrol Leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities, and helps keep patrol members informed.

He also helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.

He represents his patrol at Patrol Leader's Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend.

He lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.