Patrol Leader Training
 

THE PATROL LEADERS JOB

THE PATROL LEADERS JOB:

Bond together the members of the Patrol as a group of friends

Discover the talents and experience of your Patrol and be able to use these talents to create an effective Patrol

Develop within the Patrol a spirit of Scouting and the ideal of 'one for all and all for one’
Be enthusiasic and encouraging so as to move your Patrol forward at all times. Seek the best and work for the bet from each member of the Patrol.
Be welcoming to new recruits and help and encourage them in their Scouting advancement. Introduce them to the members of the Patrol and the Troop and ensure that they become full members of the Patrol as quickly as possible.

Show example and responsibility - Maintain your own self advancement by seeking merit badges and awards. Always have full and correct uniform and correct equipment. As a Patrol Leader the members of your Patrol will look to you for guidance and direction. The Scout Law and Promise is your guide. At all times use your common sense - there is a time for messing and there is also a time for seriousness, know when the time is right for each.

Talk and listen to the members of your Patrol. What are they saying to you, what do they want to do, what are your plans. Only when you know their dreams and expectations can you represent their views at Court of Honour meetings.

Delegate the work load - give each member of the Patrol a job to do. An effective Patrol is a busy Patrol and many jobs need to be done, someone to look after the gear, someone to write up the log, another to look after the money. As the Patrol Leader your job is to co-ordinate and lead, not do everything.

Represent your Patrol - in particular at Court of Honour Meetings but also at many other occasions that will arise.

 

GIVE GOOD EXAMPLE BY:

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Being Punctual
> Wearing full & correct uniform
> Being enthusiastic about all activities
> Being fair to all members of the Patrol
> Refraining from bad Language
> Being respectful to adult Leaders
   

SHOW RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP BY:

> Encouraging members of Patrol to develop
> Notice all good efforts by Patrol Members
> Give plenty of encouragement
> Build Patrol Spirit
> Understand what Scout Law demands of him
   
All Patrol Leader Training Information is also available in the following Factsheet: S001 - Patrol Leader Training