The following is a listing of the advancement requirements for each rank in Boy Scouts:
The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the Troop. He runs all Troop meetings, events and activities. He leads the
Patrol Leader's Council and, in consultation with the Scoutmaster, assigns specific responsibilities as needed.
He must be Life or Eagle Rank.
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster, Fills in for the SPL in his absence. He also is responsible for
training and giving direction to other junior leaders in the Troop.
He must be Star, Life or Eagle Rank.
The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his Patrol. He provides leadership to the members of his Patrol and represents them on the Patrol Leader's Council.
He must be Star, Life or Eagle Rank.
The Bugler performs the duties of bugler as directed by the Scoutmaster.
Credit only for Star & Life Ranks... NOT EAGLE SCOUT RANK
The Chaplain's 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.
The Den Chief works with Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts and Den Leaders in a Cub Scout pack.
The Historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of Troop activities. He collects and maintains Troop memorabilia and information on former Troop members.
The Instructor teaches one or more Scouting skills to Troop members, including Cooking, First Aid, Knots & Lashings, Fire Building, Camping
The Librarian maintains a library of Troop-owned publications. He checks out merit badge books to Scouts on request and assures their return or replacement.
The Troop Quartermaster is responsible for Troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He works with the Patrol Quartermasters on campouts. He maintains inventories He is also responsible for loading and unloading the Troop truck for campouts.
The Patrol Quartermaster is responsible for Patrol equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He maintains the Patrol Box and tents on campouts and inspects them
on their return. He works with the Troop Quartermasters. He is also responsible for loading and unloading the Troop truck for campouts.
The Scribe serves as the Troop secretary and maintains the attendance records at Troop Meetings, Campouts, Courts of Honor and Patrol Leader's Council. He is responsible
for overseeing the publication of the Troop newsletter.
The Troop Guide is an advisor and guide to the new Scouts. He helps new Scouts advance to First Class in their first year. Works with the Assistant Scoutmaster assigned to the new Scouts.
The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop. Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants
in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members. Helps coordinate Troop OA Elections.
