Item Name: Assistant Patrol Leader 1989 - 2002

Item ID: APLB-1-8-4

Collector Rating: 1

1996 –

Job description: The assistance patrol leader is appointed by the patrol leader and leads the patrol in his absence.

Reports to: the patrol leader.

Assistant patrol leader duties:

  • Helps the patrol leader plan and steer patrol meetings
  • Helps him keep the patrol members informed
  • Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities
  • Represents his patrol at patrol leader’s council meetings when the patrol leader cannot attend
  • Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit
  • Sets a good example
  • Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform
  • Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
  • Shows Scout sprit