Troop 514 Positions of Responsibility

All Scout Leaders are expected to:

• Set a good example
• Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show Scout Spirit

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)

• Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
• Second highest junior leader in the Troop, Acts as SPL when the SPL is absent.
• Provides leadership to other junior leaders.
• During Troop meetings, discreetly help assure that all Scouts are listening and paying attention while SPL is talking or announcements are being made.
• Must be a least First Class rank and have approval of the Scoutmaster before being appointed.
• Attends and helps the SPL lead meetings, activities, and outings
• Runs the Troop activities in the absence of the SPL
• Helps train and supervise Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor(s), librarian, Historian(s), and Chaplain Aide.
• Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council
• By accepting appointment to the position, the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader makes a commitment to attend as many as possible, if not all, meetings, events, and outings.