• Elected by the patrol members to lead their patrol.

• The Patrol leader is responsible for implementing the Troop program developed by the PLC.

• The Patrol Leader appoints an Assistant Patrol Leader and Patrol Quartermaster.

• Responsible to the Senior Patrol Leader

• Keep patrol members informed and prepared to take part in all patrol & troop activities

• Assign each patrol member a task and help them succeed by teaching AND by example.

• Represent the patrol at all PLC meetings and the annual program planning conference

• Show and help develop patrol spirit

• Work with other troop leaders to make the patrol run well within the troop

• Know patrol members strengths and weaknesses and use or develop them accordingly

• Assist with leadership skills training in the troop

• Always prepared with a song, cheer or chant.