Leadership Roles
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Senior troop leadership, patrol leadership, service roles, and support roles.
Youth Leadership
Scout Corner
Auburn's Scout Corner is the leadership reference section for youth positions used in troop planning, campouts, meetings, and Patrol Leaders' Council work. These guides were rebuilt from the current Troop 401 leadership cards and normalized for the shared Auburn site.
Current Source
Live Troop Cards
Leadership duties were pulled from the current Troop 401 role cards on July 9, 2026.
Shared Use
401 + 8401
The pages are written for the combined Auburn site, not as troop-specific one-offs.
Advancement Resources
Choose your next step
Advancement
Start with your handbook, set a next-rank goal, practice skills, and ask a youth or adult leader when you are ready to demonstrate them.
Official advancement resourcesMerit Badges
Talk with the Scoutmaster before beginning, connect with an approved counselor, and use the current official requirements.
Official merit badge hubLife to Eagle
Ask the troop advancement team when to connect with a Life-to-Eagle adviser and always use the current workbook.
Official Eagle Scout resourcesBe Prepared
Packing-list starters
These are planning prompts, not final trip lists. Always use the checklist and shared-gear assignment from the outing leader.
Day Hike
- Daypack
- Water
- Trail food
- Layers and rain gear
- Sun protection
- Ten essentials
Weekend Campout
- Sleeping bag and pad
- Clothing layers
- Mess kit
- Headlamp
- Personal hygiene kit
- Event-specific gear
1–2 Night Backpacking
- Fitted backpack
- Lightweight sleep system
- Water treatment
- Trail meals
- Navigation
- Shared gear assignment
Summer Camp / 50-Miler
- Trip-issued checklist
- Current health forms
- Required footwear
- Extended clothing system
- Personal medications
- Program-specific equipment
Member Resources
Agendas, PLC minutes, and Scoutbook
Current agendas and approved PLC minutes belong in the protected member workspace. Until a supported calendar integration exists, Scoutbook should remain the source for troop-specific schedules and advancement records.
Open Member WorkspaceLeadership Role
Senior Patrol Leader
Leads the youth leadership team, runs troop meetings, and keeps the yearly program on track.
- Coordinator
- Scoutmaster
- Typical term
- Up to two consecutive six-month terms
Leadership Role
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Supports the SPL, coordinates youth leaders, and fills in whenever the SPL is unavailable.
- Coordinator
- Senior Patrol Leader
- Typical term
- Up to two nonconsecutive six-month terms
Leadership Role
Patrol Leader
Represents the patrol in planning, guides patrol activities, and supports advancement goals.
- Coordinator
- Assistant Scoutmaster for that patrol
- Typical term
- Up to two nonconsecutive six-month terms
Leadership Role
Assistant Patrol Leader
Supports the Patrol Leader and helps keep patrol members prepared and informed.
- Coordinator
- Assistant Scoutmaster for that patrol
- Typical term
- Up to two nonconsecutive six-month terms
Leadership Role
Troop Guide
Mentors younger Scouts and helps new members learn troop operations and skills.
- Coordinator
- Assistant Scoutmaster for the new Scout patrol
- Typical term
- Up to two six-month terms, which may be consecutive
Leadership Role
Quartermaster
Manages troop gear inventory, checkout, and readiness for campouts and events.
- Coordinator
- Adult Quartermaster
- Typical term
- Up to two consecutive six-month terms
Leadership Role
Scribe
Records meeting notes, attendance, and important reminders for youth and families.
- Coordinator
- Treasurer and Advancement Coordinator
- Typical term
- Up to two nonconsecutive six-month terms
Leadership Role
Bugler
Supports ceremonies and troop traditions with bugle calls at meetings and events.
- Coordinator
- Scoutmaster
- Typical term
- Up to two consecutive or nonconsecutive six-month terms