When you accepted the position of patrol leader, you agreed to provide service and leadership to your patrol and troop. No doubt you will take this responsibility seriously, but you will also find it fun and rewarding. As a patrol leader, you are expected to do the following:

• Plan and lead Patrol Time, meetings and activities.


• Keep patrol members informed.


• Assign each patrol member a specific duty.


• Represent your patrol at




• Troop planning meetings


• All patrol leaders' council (or Court of Honour) meetings within our troop


• County Patrol Leader Forum meetings


• Group Council Meetings – PLs are invited to at least two per year




• Prepare the patrol to participate in all troop activities.


• Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.


• Know the abilities of each patrol member.


• Set a good example.


• Wear the Scout uniform correctly.


• Live by the Scout Promise and Law.


• Show and develop patrol spirit.


• Bring any concerns to Scouters.