Patrol Leader's Council
- Senior Patrol Leader
- The senior patrol leader (SPL) is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top youth leader in the troop. He runs all troop meetings, events, activities, the annual program planning conference, and the patrol leaders' council (PLC).
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
- The assistant senior patrol leader (ASPL) is the second highest-ranking youth leader in the troop. He is appointed by the senior patrol leader 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 youth leaders in the troop.
- Patrol Leader
- The patrol leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the patrol leader's council and appoints the assistant patrol leader.
- The assistant patrol leader is appointed by the patrol leader and leads the patrol in his absence. The assistant patrol leader position does not count towards leadership requirements for Star, Life or Eagle.
Other troop leadership positions
- Quartermaster
- The quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He keeps records on patrol and troop equipment, makes sure equipment is in good working condition, and issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.
- Scribe
- The scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the patrol leaders' council and keeps a record of advancement and Scout attendance at troop meetings.
- Historian
- The historian preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia.
- Librarian
- The librarian oversees the care and use of troop books, pamphlets, magazines and audiovisuals.
- Den Chief
- The Den Chief helps Cub Scouts, Webelos and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack. He helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks and encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
- Order of the Arrow Representative
- The Order of the Arrow Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local Order of the Arrow (OA) lodge or chapter and his troop. In his unit, he helps meet the needs of the unit and will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order.