The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest-ranking junior leader in the Troop. He is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader, or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the Troop. Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader duties:
• Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the Senior Patrol Leader.
• Take over troop leadership in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.
• Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders:
Scribe, Librarian, Troop Historian, Instructor, Quartermaster and Chaplain Aide.
• Perform tasks assigned by the Senior Patrol Leader.
• Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) and attends at least 2/3 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
• Attends at least 3/4 of the monthly events during his service period.
• Has good attendance at Troop meeting.
• Set a good example.
• Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Show Scout spirit.