Each Patrol consists of about 6 – 8 members. The scout master tries to give each Scout a role to play in the Patrol so that he feels important. With the Patrol working as a Team and the jobs share round, you will have more time to plan ahead and to keep a general eye on the progress of each Scout. In this way, each boy will feel useful and will occasionally have the opportunity to take the lead.
1.PATROL LEADER
- Plans and leads patrol meetings and activities.
- Keeps patrol members informed.
- Assigns each patrol member a specific duty.
- Represents his patrol at all meetings.
- Prepares the patrol to participate in all troop activities.
- Works with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
- Knows the abilities of each patrol member.
2.ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER
- Assist the Patrol Leader in planning and leading patrol meetings and activities.
- Helps the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed.
- Assists the Patrol Leader in preparing the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
- Direct the patrol at meetings and activities.
- Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader.
3.QUARTERMASTER
- Purpose is to look after Patrol Box and all equipment given as a Patrol responsibility.
- Maintain a list of all equipment and advises, when necessary, maintenance is due.
- In charge of loaning and returning of equipment from the Troop for your Patrol activity.
4.SECRETARY
- Keep a record of all Troop and Patrol activities.
- Take attendance for every activity and maintain a Patrol Log Book.
- Keep your Patrol cupboard and library neat and tidy.
5.TREASURER
- Collect and manage the Patrol Fund.
- Present the Patrol budgets and the spending to your Patrol Leader.
- Settle Patrol bills for all activities and attend to all financial affairs.
6.FIRST AIDER
- Keep a Patrol’s First Aid Kit in order.
- Able to apply First Aid treatment for your patrol.
- Check and replenish all first aid items in the kit before any patrol activities.
- Advise the PL in all First Aid exercise.
7.COOK
- Advise the PL when drawing up menu for camp.
- Responsible for supervising and training the other cooks.
8.HIKE MASTER
- Look after the Patrol’s map and compass.
- Advise the PL in planning hikes.
- Expert on how to pack gear, cares for feet, recommends correct footwear.
