Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities. 

Keep patrol members informed. 

Assign each patrol member needed tasks and help them succeed. 

Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference. 

Ensure the Patrol has a representative at PLC meetings, if unable to attend.

Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities. 

Ensure the completion of Patrol Duty Rosters and Menu Plans for Troop and Patrol campouts.

Show and help develop patrol spirit.

Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well. 

Know what patrol members and other leaders can do. 

Set a good example. 

Wear the Scout uniform correctly. 

Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.