The Patrols
The patrol is a group of Scouts who belong to a troop and who are probably similar in age, development, and interests. The patrol method allows Scouts to interact in a small group outside the larger troop context, working together as a team and sharing the responsibility of making their patrol a success. A patrol takes pride in its identity, and the members strive to make their patrol the best it can be. Patrols will sometimes join with other patrols to learn skills and complete advancement requirements. At other times they will compete against those same patrols in Scout skills and athletic competitions.
The members of each patrol elect one of their own to serve as patrol leader. The troop determines the requirements for patrol leaders, such as rank and age. To give more youths the opportunity to lead, most troops elect patrol leaders twice a year. Some may have elections more often.
What Patrols Provide:
- Greater Sense of Belonging
- Opportunities to Experience Leadership
- Framework for Conducting the Program
- Experience Stages of Team Development
- Gain Fresh Perspectives on Individual and Team Dynamics
- Learn What Makes Teams Function
- Learn What Leadership Styles are Most Effective in Different Situations
Patrol Member Responsibilities:
- Fully participate in the troop and achieve all that you can
- Help patrol meet its obligations to fulfill assignments
- Set the example by living the Scout Oath & Law
- Wear the Scout uniform correctly
- Show Scout Sprit
- Have FUN!!
Daily Patrol Self-Assessment:
- START — "What should we be doing that will make things better?"
- STOP — "What should we stop doing because it isn't helping?"
- CONTINUE — "What is our strength and is working well that we want to continue doing?"
Click on patch below to view Patrol's page.
 Chupacabra Patrol |  Coyote Patrol |
 Dragon Patrol |  Eagle Patrol |
 Falcon Patrol |  Griffin Patrol |
 Los Toros Patrol |  Pirate Patrol |
 Raider Patrol |  Rattlesnake Patrol |
 Spartan Patrol |  Timberwolves Patrol |
 Wolverine Patrol |
AS THE LEADER OF MY PATROL
I WILL lead my Patrol by my initiative and my personal example, in Scoutcraft knowledge as well as in Scout Spirit.
I WILL plan, with my Scouts, the Patrol's activities--meetings, hikes, Good Turns, special projects--and will carry them out to the best of my ability.
I WILL train my Assistant Patrol Leader to lead the Patrol in my absence, and give each of the other Scouts a chance to do some leading in the Patrol.
I WILL keep well ahead of my Patrol in advancement, and will help my Scouts to advance by training them and examining them in Scout Requirements.
I WILL set an example for my Patrol by wearing my Scout Uniform at all Scout activities, and will urge my Scouts to do the same.
I WILL be responsible for the routine business of the Patrol attendance, dues, and the like--but will get some other Patrol member to keep the records.
I WILL make a special effort to be a friend to each Scout of my Patrol, and to know his home, his parents, his school or work, so that I may truly be able to help him.
AS A LEADER IN THE TROOP
I WILL faithfully attend all sessions of the Patrol Leaders' Council to receive training for my job and to do my part in planning the program of the Troop.
I WILL represent my Patrol at Patrol Leaders' Council, bringing before the Council the wishes of my Patrol, and taking back to my Patrol the decisions of the Council.
I WILL promote the whole-hearted, punctual and well-disciplined participation of my Patrol in all Troop activities.
