Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)
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General Information |
| Type: |
Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader |
| Term: |
6 months |
| Reports to: |
Senior Patrol Leader |
| Description: |
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest ranking patrol leader in the troop. 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. |
| Comments: |
The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with the other junior leaders. The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done. The troop can have more than one ASPL. |
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Qualifications |
| Age: |
At least 13 years old |
| Rank: |
Star or higher |
| Experience: |
None |
| Training: |
Oak Leaf Training |
| Attendance: |
None |
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Performance Requirements |
| Training: |
You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. |
| Attendance: |
You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings (at least 15), Patrol Leaders' Council meetings (all), outings (at least 5), Court of Honors (all), and service projects. A Scout will be allowed two (2) excused absences. If a Scout fails to maintain his attendance, he will forfeit his time in his current office. |
| Effort: |
You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| Certification: |
Be certified by the Scoutmaster that you have adequately completed the duties and requirements of this position. |
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General Leadership Responsibilities |
| Uniform: |
Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations. |
| Behavior: |
Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. |
| Attendance: |
Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities. |
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Specific Leadership Responsibilites |
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- Help lead troop meetings and activities as called upon by the Senior Patrol Leader.
- Runs the troop in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.
- Helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Librarian, Historian, Chaplain Aide, Bugler, and OA Representative.
- Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster.
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