Aquila

What we look for in a Patrol Leader, APL or Senior Patrol.

1. Have Outdoor Challenge and at least one other Challenge badge.

2. Know the Scout Promise and Scout Law (Promise Challenge requirement: one of the five parts needed).

3. Know how to fold, break and lower the flag (Promise Challenge option: one of the five parts needed).

1. Show potential leadership qualities.

2. Set a good example, both in willingness to get things done and by good behaviour.

3. Willingness to help younger scouts

1. Competence in camping, hiking, etc.

2. Have practical skills that you can use in patrol leadership.

3. Can be trusted to lead patrol without constant supervision.

4. Be present, rather than absent: have taken part in meetings and other activities regularly

We occasionally have a Senior Patrol made up of some (or all) the oldest scouts. There is no right to be part of this - nor a compulsion.

1. Have Outdoor and Outdoor Plus Challenge

2. Have Promise Challenge

3. Have at least one other Challenge badge.

4. Be on course to gain Chief Scouts Gold Award.

1. Record of good leadership (often, but not necessarily, as PL or APL).

2. Set a good example, both in willingness to get things done and by good behaviour.

3. Record of helping younger scouts

1. Competence in camping, hiking, etc.

2. Have practical skills that you can contribute to the success of the Senior Patrol.

3. Have skills where you can help younger scouts.

4. Potential to be part of an effective Senior Patrol needing minimum supervision on such activities.

5. Be present, rather than absent: have taken part in meetings and other activities regularly

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