Troop Positions of Responsibility

In order to advance to the rank of Star, Life, and Eagle Scout, you must hold one of the following leadership positions for a certain amount of time. For Star, you must hold one of these positions for 4 months or more and for Life and Eagle you must hold them for 6 months or more.

Elected by Troop   Appointed by SPL with Scoutmaster Approval
Senior Patrol Leader* Assistant Senior Patrol Leader*
Elected by Patrol   Appointed by Patrol Leader
Patrol Leader* Assistant Patrol Leader***
Other     Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader
Den Chief* Bugler**
Instructor* Chaplain Aide*
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster* Historian*
Leave No Trace Trainer* Leave No Trace Trainer*
Musician*** Librarian*
Troop Guide* Order of the Arrow Representative*
Webmaster* Quartermaster*
Scribe*

*Position of responsibility qualifies for advancement for Star, Life and Eagle ranks.
**Position of responsibility qualifies for advancement for Star and Life rank.
***Does not qualify for advancement for Star, Life or Eagle ranks.

PATRIOTS' PATH COUNCIL, BSA – WATCHUNG MOUNTAIN DISTRICT